Predictions for Matchday 7 of Ligue 1, October 3-5
Paris vs Lorient
Paris, consistently scoring in each round, will host Lorient, who have been picking up points in their last two league matches. The battle promises to be very intense. Despite not securing a win in the last two rounds, the capital club's attack line is performing confidently, consistently finding the back of the net. On their home turf, Stéphane Gilli's team has played two matches this season, scoring two goals in each. Considering that Lorient has one of the leakiest defenses in Ligue 1 (conceding 13 goals), we suggest betting on Paris's individual total over 1.5 goals.
Match Prediction Paris vs Lorient: Home team individual total over 1.5 goals
Metz vs Marseille
The underdog of the French championship, Metz, will host one of the tournament leaders, Marseille. On their home ground, Stéphane Le Mignan's team has played three matches, each of which was low-scoring – no more than two goals scored (two draws and one loss). Metz has scored only five goals this season – one of the worst records in the league. Marseille has been effective only at home this year, struggling to score away – just 2 goals in three away league games. Considering this statistic, we suggest betting on under 3.5 total goals.
Match Prediction Metz vs Marseille: Total goals under 3.5
Brest vs Nantes
Brest, gaining good momentum, will host Nantes in the seventh round of Ligue 1. The "Reds" have won their last two matches convincingly, scoring a total of 6 goals and conceding just one. Nantes had high-scoring draws (2:2) with Rennes and Toulouse in the previous two rounds. While these results are decent, they haven't significantly helped the "Canaries" given their league position. Brest has won the last three head-to-head meetings between these opponents, so we are betting on a home win in the upcoming match.
Match Prediction Brest vs Nantes: Home win
Auxerre vs Lens
In the seventh round of the French championship, the solid mid-table team Lens will visit one of the underdogs, Auxerre. In the last five rounds, Christophe Pélissier's team has suffered 4 defeats, dropping to the bottom of the standings near the relegation zone. Meanwhile, Lens has been picking up points in four of their last five matches, keeping them in the European competition zone. The "White and Blues'" inconsistent results make them the underdogs in this matchup, so we are betting on an away win.
Match Prediction Auxerre vs Lens: Away win
Lyon vs Toulouse
One of the leaders of the French championship, Lyon, will host the solid mid-table team Toulouse in the seventh round. Paulo Fonseca's team is performing excellently.is performing this season, playing not only in Ligue 1 but also in the Europa League. In their last four matches in these tournaments, the "Lions" secured victories, but did so with exceptional minimalism – three with a score of 1:0 and another (2:0). Toulouse is struggling in attack this season, having scored only 9 goals in six rounds, which is not a top-tier indicator. Considering the frequent low-scoring results in matches involving Lyon, we suggest betting on a total of under 3 goals.
Match Prediction Lyon vs Toulouse: Total Goals Under 3
Le Havre vs Rennes
Le Havre, positioned at the bottom of the standings, will host the resilient Rennes in the seventh round of Ligue 1. For the home team, accumulating points is becoming increasingly challenging – Didier Digard's team has won only one match this season, and in the last two rounds, Le Havre settled for draws. Rennes has more stability in their results, sitting in eighth place with 9 points. In the last four rounds, the "Red and Blacks" have not lost and are confidently accumulating points. Considering that Rennes has consistently won in the last three encounters between these opponents, we suggest betting on the visitors with a handicap (0).
Match Prediction Le Havre vs Rennes: Handicap (0) for Rennes
Strasbourg vs Angers
In the seventh round of the French Championship, the solid mid-table team Strasbourg will host one of the tournament's outsiders, Angers. The hosts have a strong motivation to win – a disappointing loss in the last round to Marseille (1:2). Before the match against Marseille, both home games ended in victories, but this time they stumbled. For Angers, this season is going poorly – the team is one of the main contenders for relegation to Ligue 2. Only 3 goals scored in six rounds says a lot! Considering the significant difference in performance levels, we suggest betting on a victory for Strasbourg in this matchup.
Match Prediction Strasbourg vs Angers: Home Win
Monaco vs Nice
One of the favorites of the current Ligue 1 season, Monaco, will host Nice, who are in the middle of the standings. Currently, the "Monegasques" are doing well and are in the TOP-4 of the French Championship. Additionally, during the week, Adi Hütter's team played an excellent Champions League match against Manchester City (2:2), once again confirming that Monaco is incredibly strong at home. Nice has had three losses and one draw in their last four matches (Ligue 1 and Europa League). Considering that Monaco has won all three home matches this season in Ligue 1, we are betting on a home win.
Match Prediction Monaco vs Nice: Home Win
Lille vs PSG
The leader of the Ligue 1 standings, PSG, will visit one of the most prolific teams in the championship in the seventh round.Matches between these clubs are always very interesting and rich in goals – in the last eight encounters, both teams have scored against each other. This season, the Parisians have scored 12 goals, while the "Les Dogues" have 13. Considering how aggressively both teams play in attack, we expect a fiercely contested match and are betting on both teams to score – yes.
