Most of the key Ligue 1 matchups will take place early in the round, and the title could be decided as early as Saturday night.
Outside the title race, we have two intriguing matchups featuring Marseille and Monaco, who are neck and neck in the battle for a European spot. But the focus will likely be more on the matches involving PSG and Lens, which could settle the big question.
Don’t miss a thing from this crucial round of Ligue 1 with our expert tips and predictions.
Today’s Ligue 1 betting tips & predictions
Nantes vs. Marseille (2pm)
It is now impossible for Nantes to escape the relegation zone, but it is not too late for them to qualify at least for the relegation playoff, where they will fight for a spot in the top flight.
Marseille continue to struggle, having failed to beat Nice in the previous round. They are still in the top six, but one more poor result could knock them out of that position.
Interestingly, Nantes beat them in the reverse fixture, and right now, Marseille have four losses in their last five away games. We would take a chance on BTTS because this match is crucial for both teams, but we wouldn’t bet on a winner.
Nantes vs. Marseille top betting tip: BTTS
PSG vs. Lorient (4pm)
After securing one of the greatest victories in Champions League history, PSG now face the task of clinching the Ligue 1 title against Lorient, who have nothing left to play for.
Of course, PSG’s focus will be split between this match and the rematch against Bayern Munich in a few days, so we don’t expect them to field their strongest lineup here. This makes the match a bit more complicated, because it’s actually possible to see a narrow win with minimal effort, but we’re more likely to see goals.
Most matches between PSG and Lorient have been goal-packed, and if the Parisians field their reserves, the visitors will have more chances here.
PSG vs. Lorient top betting tip: BTTS & Over 2.5 goals
Metz vs. Monaco (6pm)
Even a draw would mean automatic relegation for Metz, whose only chance of survival is to win all three of their remaining matches and hope for slip-ups from the other two teams at the bottom.
Monaco, meanwhile, haven’t won in three straight matches, so the three points are just as crucial for them. The common thread in both teams’ recent matches has been goals, and we expect exactly that here.
Interestingly, Monaco won both of their last two matches against Metz by the same score of 5-2. We’re unlikely to see seven goals again, but we expect at least three.
Metz vs. Monaco top betting tip: Over 2.5 goals
Nice vs. Lens (8:05pm)
Nice and Lens face off in a crucial Ligue 1 match just weeks before they meet again in the Coupe de France final.
Nice desperately need three points to secure their place in the league, while for Lens, a loss would mean the end of their title hopes. The Blood and Gold made a serious mistake in their draw with Brest, and we expect them to go all out for the win here.
The hosts aren’t that easy to beat, but their lack of firepower leads us to believe that Lens can secure a narrow victory on the road.
Nice vs. Lens top betting tip: Lens to win
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