We won’t be seeing PSG this weekend, as their match against Nantes was called off to give them more rest between their Champions League games, but four other exciting Ligue 1 matches on Sunday are not to be missed.
Strasbourg will try to minimize the gap with the top six with a win over Paris FC, who are on the rise. Lyon will be looking for a win against struggling Le Havre, while Metz will be hoping for their first win of the year when they host Toulouse. Finally, Rennes face Lille in a crucial top-six clash to end the day.
Below are our expert tips and predictions for all Ligue 1 fixtures on Sunday.
Today’s Ligue 1 betting tips & predictions
Strasbourg vs. Paris FC (2pm)
Strasbourg and Paris FC are in exactly the same form, with one win, three draws, and one loss in their last five matches, albeit in a different sequence.
The hosts also face a tough rematch in the Conference League next week, which makes us doubt their chances of success here. Paris FC have been performing surprisingly well on the road and haven’t lost in four consecutive matches.
The first meeting between the two teams this season ended 3-2 in favor of Strasbourg. We wouldn’t be surprised to see a 1-1 draw here, given all the circumstances.
Strasbourg vs. Paris FC top betting tip: BTTS
Le Havre vs. Lyon (4:15pm)
Lyon’s drop in form is shocking, given their 16-game winning streak at the end of last year and the start of this one.
Le Havre still can’t afford to feel safe, and we expect them to take full advantage of the visitors’ poor form, especially since Lyon also have a European match next week.
Le Havre have suffered just one home loss in their last five home games, and that came against the champions. Considering all factors, we expect to see at least one goal from each team.
Le Havre vs. Lyon top betting tip: BTTS
Metz vs. Toulouse (4:15pm)
Metz haven't won since mid-December, and they've scored just one goal in their last six matches.
Toulouse are going through a serious slump and may struggle even against the weakest team in the league. After all, they failed to beat either Le Havre or Paris FC, and both teams are perennial bottom-dwellers.
Metz have a chance for a more positive result, but we don’t expect to see many goals in this match.
Metz vs. Toulouse top betting tip: Under 2.5 goals
Rennes vs. Lille (4:15pm)
Rennes have hit their stride and are coming off four straight wins heading into this crucial match, which has brought them within just three points of the top four.
Lille have improved their form and are unbeaten in five straight matches, but they lost in the Europa League this week and face a very tough rematch next Thursday.
This is always an extremely difficult match to predict, but right now Rennes are the more convincing side and will be better rested for this match.
Rennes vs. Lille top betting tip: Rennes to win
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