The race for the top will continue on Saturday afternoon, when Lens visit Lorient in the early Ligue 1 match.
In the mid-evening fixture, we’ll enjoy the clash between the surging Angers and the struggling Nice, before Monaco host Brest to close out the day.
Each of these three matches is crucial for the standings—and why not for the title as well? Keep reading for our Ligue 1 expert picks and predictions.
Today’s Ligue 1 betting tips & predictions
Lorient vs. Lens (4pm)
In recent weeks, it seems as though only a lack of experience is holding Lens back in the title race. The team plays great soccer overall, but doesn’t always manage to perform at the required level.
Lorient, meanwhile, have become one of the toughest teams to beat, even though victories have eluded them in the last three rounds (D3).
Lorient have scored at least once in every home game this season, while Lens average nearly two goals per match. This match is perfect for a bet on both teams to score.
Lorient vs. Lens top betting tip: BTTS
Angers vs. Nice (6pm)
It could be said that Angers have achieved enough to feel secure, while Nice still need at least a few wins in the remaining nine rounds.
However, it should be noted that the hosts have lost three of their last five matches, but we mustn’t overlook the fact that they’ve earned 20 of their 32 points at home. Nice, on the other hand, have suffered nine losses in 12 away matches.
Given the low-scoring output of both teams and the visitors’ poor form, we expect Angers to win 1-0.
Angers vs. Nice top betting tip: Angers to win, Under 2.5 goals
Monaco vs. Brest (8:05pm)
Monaco and Angers are two of only three teams in Ligue 1 to have won four of their last five matches, making this an absolutely crucial clash in the race for European qualification.
Monaco are just one point behind Lille, while Brest are five points behind. Home advantage looks set to be key here, as Brest have just two wins in their last 10 away games.
Even more importantly, Monaco have won eight of their nine home matches against Brest overall.
Monaco vs. Brest top betting tip: Monaco to win
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