With PSG’s unexpected defeat in the round opener on Friday, the stakes in all three of Saturday’s Ligue 1 clashes have skyrocketed.
Lens, as the best of the rest, have an opportunity to reclaim the summit if they beat PSG’s neighbours. Marseille can crush Strasbourg’s hopes of playing in Europe, while Lille need to change everything if they want to remain among the leaders.
Do not miss Saturday's Ligue 1 action and our expert tips for all three fixtures below.
Today’s Ligue 1 betting tips & predictions
Marseille vs. Strasbourg (4pm)
Marseille need to put the recent disasterclass at PSG behind them, as they need to defend their place in the top four against a Strasbourg side that has the same goal.
Luckily, the Olympians have won seven of their 10 home matches this season, while Strasbourg have claimed only three wins on the road since the start.
We see this as one of the highlight fixtures this weekend, and we expect action on both ends. Marseille will have the upper hand, but it will be a close one.
Marseille vs. Strasbourg top betting tip: Over 2.5 goals, Marseille to win
Lille vs. Brest (6pm)
Lille’s success in the early stages of the season is the only reason the team remains in contention for Europe.
However, after four crushing defeats in their last five Ligue 1 matches, even the current Brest side will be a challenge. Moreover, Brest won the reverse fixture 3-2.
Sadly, the Pirates last won a competitive clash at Stade Pierre-Mauroy in 1989, which should give Lille some confidence.
Lille vs. Brest top betting tip: Lille to win
Paris FC vs. Lens (8:05pm)
Lens must take advantage and reclaim the top of the table after PSG’s defeat. To do that, they have to beat another team from the capital.
Paris FC are unbeaten in four matches, but this doesn’t change the fact they haven’t won a home match since early October. Lens’ form is sensational – 13 wins in 15 matches across all competitions.
The visitors look unstoppable, and even Paris FC’s passive playstyle will not be enough to stop the title contenders on Saturday.
Paris FC vs. Lens top betting tip: Lens to win
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