At TopBets South Africa, we bring you expert Ligue 1 predictions to guide your betting on France’s top flight league. Our tips cover popular markets such as 1X2, Over 2.5 Goals, Both Teams To Score, and more. Every prediction is based on detailed analysis of team form, head-to-head records, player performances, and key statistics.
Paris Saint-Germain remain the team to beat in the French Ligue One but we believe a few teams can spring surprises.
Paul Pogba is back at Monaco, so we expect them to challenge for the league, but their main priority will be to be in the Champions League. What about the relegation battle and battling for other European slots? We will bring you weekly predictions on games in the French top-flight football.
Ligue 1 Round 30 Predictions
Fri, April 17
Lens vs Toulouse
Lens have the edge as evident in recent H2H meetings, including a 2-1 win in 2025, and remain strong at home in 2026 with consistent defensive performances. Toulouse have struggled away this season, losing multiple Ligue 1 matches in 2026, while Lens sit higher in the standings at the second position compared to Toulouse at 10th, showing better overall form and stability, making Lens the likely winner in this game.
- Lens Wins
- Under 3.5 Goals
- BTTS Yes
Sat, April 18
Lorient VS Olympique Marseille
Marseille have dominated recent games between the two sides, including a 4-0 win in 2025 and a 4-1 result in their latest meeting, showing clear attacking superiority. They are 4th in the 2025/26 Ligue 1 table compared to Lorient in 9th, reflecting stronger consistency and quality . Despite Lorient’s occasional home wins in 2026, Marseille’s higher scoring rate and superior league position strongly support an away victory.
- Marseille Wins
- Correct Score: 1 – 2
- BTTS Yes
Angers VS Le Havre
Recent H2H meetings between two teams have been tight, including a 1-1 draw in 2025, while both teams have shown inconsistent form in 2026 with several low-scoring games. Angers sit slightly above Le Havre in the 2025/26 Ligue 1 standings but both remain in the lower half, reflecting similar overall performance levels; this balance, combined with limited attacking output in recent matches, supports a draw game.
- Draw
- Under 3.5
- BTTS Yes
Lille VS Nice
Lille have had the upper hand in recent H2H clashes, including a 2-1 win in 2025, and remain strong at home in 2026 with consistent defensive displays. Lille sit in the top 4 of the 2025/26 Ligue 1 standings, while Nice are slightly behind in the European spots race, reflecting a small but important gap in form and consistency, which supports a home win given Lille’s recent results and home advantage.
BTTS Yes
Lille Wins
Under 3.5 Goals
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Sun, April 19
Monaco VS Auxerre
Monaco have dominated recent H2H meetings, including a comfortable 3-0 win in 2025, and continue strong attacking form in 2026 with multiple high-scoring league victories. Monaco’s superior squad depth and home performances strongly support a home win against Auxerre (who are in the relegation zone).
- Monaco Wins
- Under 2.5
- BTTS Yes
Nantes VS Brest
Nantes have shown resilience in recent home fixtures in 2026, while Brest have struggled away, losing several matches despite a narrow H2H win earlier in 2026. In the 2025/26 Ligue 1 standings, Brest sit above Nantes, but Nantes’ improved home form and tighter defense in recent games suggest a shift in momentum; this, combined with home advantage, supports a narrow Nantes victory.
- Nantes Wins
- Over 3.5 Goals
- Correct Score:3 – 1
Strasbourg VS Rennes
Rennes have had the advantage in recent H2H meetings, including a 2-0 win in 2025 and a strong attacking display in early 2026. They sit in the 6th of the 2025/26 Ligue 1 standings, while Strasbourg are in the 8th place, reflecting a slight gap in consistency and quality.
- Over 2.5 Goals
- Rennes Wins
- BTTS Yes
Metz VS Paris FC
Paris FC have improved in recent 2026 away fixtures, including a 2-1 win earlier in the year, while Metz have struggled to maintain consistency, currently at the bottom in the 2025/26 standings. Recent H2H meetings have been balanced, but Paris FC’s better recent form and sharper attacking output in late 2025–2026 games suggest an edge, making an away win more likely.
- Under 2.5 Goals
- Paris Wins
- BTTS Yes
PSG VS Lyon
PSG have dominated recent H2H meetings, including a 3-1 win in 2025 and another victory in early 2026, showing clear attacking superiority. They sit top of the 2025/26 Ligue 1 standings, while Lyon are mid-table and inconsistent, reflecting a significant performance gap; PSG’s strong home form and higher goal output this season make them clear favorites to secure another home win.
- PSG Wins
- Under 3.5 Goals
- Correct Score: 1 – 0
Ligue 1 Standings & Fixtures
18-04-2026
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 Lille
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19-04-2026
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 Strasbourg
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 Metz
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 Paris Saint Germain
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Lyon  |
22-04-2026
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Paris Saint Germain
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24-04-2026
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Stade Brestois 29
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Lens  |
Ligue 1
| # | Team | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Paris Saint Germain | 20 | 3 | 4 | 38 | 63 |
| 2 |
Lens | 20 | 2 | 7 | 28 | 62 |
| 3 |
Lille | 16 | 5 | 8 | 15 | 53 |
| 4 |
Marseille | 16 | 4 | 10 | 18 | 52 |
| 5 |
Lyon | 15 | 6 | 8 | 14 | 51 |
| 6 |
Rennes | 14 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 50 |
| 7 |
Monaco | 15 | 4 | 10 | 7 | 49 |
| 8 |
Strasbourg | 12 | 7 | 9 | 12 | 43 |
| 9 |
Lorient | 10 | 11 | 9 | -4 | 41 |
| 10 |
 Toulouse | 10 | 7 | 13 | -1 | 37 |
| 11 |
Stade Brestois 29 | 10 | 6 | 12 | -6 | 36 |
| 12 |
Paris FC | 8 | 11 | 10 | -8 | 35 |
| 13 |
Angers | 9 | 7 | 14 | -14 | 34 |
| 14 |
Le Havre | 6 | 12 | 12 | -13 | 30 |
| 15 |
Nice | 7 | 7 | 15 | -22 | 28 |
| 16 |
Auxerre | 5 | 9 | 15 | -14 | 24 |
| 17 |
Nantes | 4 | 7 | 17 | -21 | 19 |
| 18 |
Metz | 3 | 6 | 20 | -37 | 15 |
Round 29 Results
Paris FC VS Monaco
- Monaco Wins❌
- Under 3.5 Goals❌
- BTTS Yes✅
Olympique Marseille VS Metz
- Marseille Wins✅
- Correct Score: 2 – 0❌
- BTTS No❌
Auxerre VS Nantes
- Auxerre Wins❌
- Under 3.5✅
- BTTS No✅
Rennes VS Angers
- Rennes Wins✅
- Under 3.5 Goals✅
- BTTS No❌
Toulouse VS Lille
- Under 2.5 Goals❌
- Draw❌
- BTTS Yes❌
Nice VS Le Havre
- Under 2.5 Goals✅
- Le Havre Wins❌
- BTTS Yes✅
Lyon VS Lorient
- Draw❌
- Under 3.5 Goals✅
- Correct Score: 1 – 1❌
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