Predictions for Matchday 8 of Ligue 1, October 17-19
PSG vs Strasbourg
The Ligue 1 table leaders, PSG, will host Strasbourg, who are currently in third place in the championship. Both teams have been displaying quite confident football this season and are scoring frequently: the Parisians average 1.9 goals per game, while Strasbourg averages 2. In seven of the last eight matches between these opponents, 3 or more goals were scored. Considering the form both teams have shown, we suggest betting on a total over 2.5 goals.
Match Prediction for PSG vs Strasbourg: Total Goals Over 2.5
Nice vs Lyon
Nice, who have not won for a month, will host Lyon, who are contending for the top spot in the championship. Bookmakers do not highlight a favorite in this matchup, but recent results show that the "Eaglets" are currently going through a rough patch: in the last three Ligue 1 rounds, they have only secured two points, while simultaneously losing twice in the Europa League. A solid Lyon, having won the last three head-to-head encounters against Nice, must capitalize on the opportunity and take points in this match.
Match Prediction for Nice vs Lyon: Visitors Will Not Lose
Angers vs Monaco
The season's underdogs, Angers, will play at home against a strong Monaco, who are aiming for the top group in the championship. The "black-and-whites" have reached a losing streak of three matches, with each of these defeats being "dry" – the team's attack is not functioning at all. Monaco, on the other hand, is near the top of the table, trailing the first place by only 3 points. In the last four away matches against Angers, the "Monegasques" have consistently won. Considering the current form of the home team, we have little doubt that Monaco will win the upcoming match.
Match Prediction for Angers vs Monaco: Victory for the Visitors
Marseille vs Le Havre
Marseille, who have been defeating everyone lately, will host Le Havre. The "white-and-blues" have a winning streak of four matches in the championship, three of which were won with a clean sheet. Additionally, Marseille recently thrashed Ajax (4:0) in the Champions League, which also boosted the players' confidence. Meanwhile, Le Havre has not won in the championship for a month and a half. Considering all this, we expect a confident victory from the hosts in the upcoming match.
Match Prediction for Marseille vs Le Havre: Marseille Handicap (-1)
Lens vs Paris
The meeting between two solid mid-table teams, Lens and Paris, promises to be competitive, as both teams are showing similar results and are close in the league standings. In the last three rounds, the "Blood and Gold" have secured seven points through a draw and two victories. At home, Lens has won two out of three matches this season, which confirms status of the home team. Paris has had a draw and a win in the last two rounds, but these results were achieved against teams from the lower part of the standings. We believe that Lens, playing at their home stadium, should overcome the resistance of the capital team, as they did in their previous official head-to-head match.
Match Prediction Lens vs Paris: Home Win
Toulouse vs Metz
The main underdog of the French championship, Metz, will visit Toulouse, who are positioned mid-table. This season, the "Crusaders" have not tasted victory – they have only earned two points from two draws. Toulouse, on the other hand, has a win and a draw in the last two rounds, breaking a long losing streak. The "Violets" have improved their game recently and are now expected to defeat the tournament's underdog at home.
Match Prediction Toulouse vs Metz: Home Win
Rennes vs Auxerre
Unbeaten in the last five rounds, Rennes will host one of the tournament's underdogs, Auxerre. Despite their status, the visitors know how to play against the "Red and Blacks," having defeated them twice last season (both home and away). Rennes has recorded four draws in the last five rounds – the team is not losing but is dropping many points even against weaker opponents. It's worth noting that both Rennes and Auxerre score few goals – together they have only 14 goals in the championship, so we expect a low-scoring game from the teams.
Match Prediction Rennes vs Auxerre: Total Goals Under 2.5
Lorient vs Brest
Representatives from the lower part of the standings, Lorient and Brest, will meet in the eighth round of Ligue 1. The "Black and Orange" have been struggling to find their game this season – they have lost three of their last five matches. Brest, on the contrary, has shown signs of improvement after a poor start – the team has collected seven points in the last three rounds, securing two wins and drawing with Nantes. Brest has won the last two official matches between these opponents, so we expect a confident performance from the visitors again.
Match Prediction Lorient vs Brest: Visitors Will Not Lose
Nantes vs Lille
Lille, going through tough times, will visit Nantes, who have recently left the relegation zone. Both teams are in dire need of points to achieve their respective goals, so the battle for points will be intense. In their last three matches, the "Canaries" have drawn and climbed to 15th place in the table. Lille has not won in three consecutive rounds, scoring only one goal in these matches. Low scoring is typical for head-to-head encounters between these opponents, so we expect a small number of goals from them.
