While most Ligue 1 clashes from Round 23 will be played on Sunday, both title contenders will be engaged in action on Saturday.
Lens will try to remain above PSG when they face Monaco, while the Parisians will be hoping for a mistake ahead of their late fixture with Metz. Between these games, Toulouse will host Paris FC and attempt to cut the gap to the European places.
Continue reading below to find our expert tips and predictions for Saturday’s Ligue 1 games.
Today’s Ligue 1 betting tips & predictions
Lens vs. Monaco (4pm)
Lens reclaimed the summit with a sensational 5-0 win away last weekend, and will be looking for more success against an inconsistent Monaco.
The Blood and Gold have defied all expectations and remain competitive with 2/3 of the season gone. Lens are the strongest host in the league with 10 wins and a single defeat, as well as a 21:5 goal difference.
Monaco suffered against PSG midweek and will not be in optimal shape for Saturday. With only two wins in their last 10 away games, we believe Lens are the team to back tomorrow.
Lens vs. Monaco top betting tip: Lens to win
Toulouse vs. Paris FC (6pm)
Toulouse suffered back-to-back defeats on the road against bottomside teams, which put a dent in their top-six ambitions.
Paris FC continued their winless run when they met Lens (5-0), and have only scored in one of their last five games. Curiously, Toulouse have been much better on the road than at home this season, but this should be an easier challenge.
Given that the Violets crushed Paris FC 3-1 in the reverse fixture in December, we believe a double for the hosts is quite possible.
Toulouse vs. Paris FC top betting tip: Toulouse to win
PSG vs. Metz (8:05pm)
PSG need an easier task after losing 3-1 to Rennes last week and the difficult clash with Monaco midweek, and last-placed Metz arrive at the right moment.
The visitors haven’t won a Ligue 1 match since early November and have generally won just once away this season (D1, L9). PSG are undefeated at home, as can be expected, and should have it easy on Saturday.
The Parisians have won the last 16 H2Hs in a row, and Metz conceded a minimum of two goals in 15 of those games. The reverse fixture this season was surprisingly difficult for the champions, but we expect an outright win this time.
PSG vs. Metz top betting tip: PSG to win HT/FT
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