Predictions for Matchday 9 of Ligue 1, October 24-26
Paris vs Nantes
The ninth round of the French championship kicks off with a match between Paris and Nantes. The capital club looks better this season compared to their opponent and is positioned in the middle of the league table, while the "Canaries" are struggling and are on the brink of the "relegation zone." Matches involving Nantes are traditionally very low-scoring: the team has scored only 5 goals this season while conceding just 9. Considering how the yellow-greens "dry up" their games, we suggest betting on a low total for goals.
Match Prediction for Paris vs Nantes: total goals under 3.5
Brest vs PSG
One of the main contenders for the Ligue 1 title, PSG, will visit modest Brest. Over the past month, the "Reds" have not lost, which helped them rise from the bottom of the league table, but it should be noted that they haven't faced any top teams. PSG plays well against Brest – winning the last five head-to-head encounters with a margin of 2 or more goals. The recent victory of the Parisians in the Champions League over Bayer (7:2) showed that the club's attack is currently at its peak. We suggest betting on a handicap (-1.5) for the visitors.
Match Prediction for Brest vs PSG: handicap (-1.5) for the visitors
Monaco vs Toulouse
Monaco, which recently changed its coach, will host Toulouse. Matches between these opponents are always tense, but they clearly lack scoring – in the last nine head-to-head encounters, three or fewer goals were scored. In the away matches of the "Violets" this season, the specified total has also never been exceeded, so we expect cautious play from the teams with a small number of goals.
Match Prediction for Monaco vs Toulouse: total goals under 3.5
Lens vs Marseille
In the central match of the ninth round of the French championship, Lens and Marseille, occupying the 4th and 1st positions in the league table, will face off. Both teams have not lost in Ligue 1 for a long time and are showcasing excellent football. It is worth noting that Marseille currently has a streak of five consecutive wins in the championship. Recently, they suffered a frustrating defeat to Sporting in the Champions League, but there was a sending-off that affected the team. Considering the incredible winning streak of the "Marseillais," we suggest betting on the visitors not to lose in the upcoming match.
Match Prediction for Lens vs Marseille: visitors will not lose
Lille vs Metz
Lille, showing unstable play recently, will host the championship's underdog Metz. Recently, the "Dogs" had a tough match in the Europa League, which took a lot of energy, and there might be squad rotation now. Traditionally, these opponents do not play very high-scoring matches against each other – in the last four matches, three or fewer goals were scored. Matches involvingLille has not exceeded the specified total in any home game in Ligue 1 this season. We expect a low-scoring encounter between the teams, without a large number of goals.
Match Prediction for Lille vs Metz: Total Goals Under 3.5
Rennes vs Nice
Neighbors in the league table and solid mid-table teams in Ligue 1, Rennes and Nice, will face off in the ninth round to determine who is currently stronger. In the last six head-to-head encounters between these opponents, the away team has always won. In the current French championship season, Rennes has not lost at home – two wins and two draws. Considering this statistic, we suggest betting on the home team with a zero handicap, insuring against a draw.
Match Prediction for Rennes vs Nice: Rennes Handicap (0)
Angers vs Lorient
One of the underdogs of the current season, Angers, will host Lorient, who are mid-table, in the ninth round of Ligue 1. Both teams have not been performing well and have scored very few goals – the hosts only 4 goals, the visitors 12 (in the previous eight rounds). In seven of the last eight head-to-head duels between these opponents, two or fewer goals were scored. Considering this statistic and the teams' low scoring this season, we suggest betting on total goals under 2.5.
Match Prediction for Angers vs Lorient: Total Goals Under 2.5
Auxerre vs Le Havre
A battle in the lower part of the league table – Auxerre hosts Le Havre. Both teams are in dire straits and desperately need points, so the encounter will be intense. In the last six head-to-head duels between these opponents, both teams have scored. In the current situation, with neither Auxerre nor Le Havre having room to retreat, we expect them to be productive on the field and bet that both teams will score at least one goal.
Match Prediction for Auxerre vs Le Havre: Both Teams to Score – Yes
Lyon vs Strasbourg
The ninth round of the French football championship concludes with a match between Lyon and Strasbourg. Both teams are in the top 5 of the league table and are vying for the championship this season. Traditionally, these opponents play very high-scoring matches – in the last six matches between them, three or more goals have been scored. Considering that both Lyon and Strasbourg have strong attacking options, we expect a high-scoring match and bet on total goals over 2.5.
