Ligue 1 Predictions & Betting Tips

French Ligue 1 betting predictions at MightyTips

Ligue 1 features 18 teams, with each playing the other clubs home and away, meaning there's a total of 34 rounds of matches. The first four teams will play in next season's Champions League, the 5th and 6th-placed clubs qualify for the Europa League, while the team that finishes in 7th place will compete in the Europa Conference League.

Paris Saint-Germain are the strongest team by far, and it's hard to see anyone stopping them, especially after PSG won their maiden Champions League title. The likes of Lille, Monaco, and Olympique de Marseille will give a 100% effort to spoil the party, but realistically, they'll fight for silver medals or at least a place in the UCL.

The battle to avoid relegation will be much more interesting, though. Reims, Saint-Étienne, and Montpellier were relegated last season, while Lorient, Paris FC, and Metz came up from Ligue 2. Each of these clubs now has an uphill task of staying in the top division, but Angers, Le Havre, and Nantes aren't safe either.

When do we publish Ligue 1 predictions?

We all like to think long and hard before placing a bet. This is why we publish our France Ligue 1 predictions at least a couple of days before kick-off. Therefore, you'll find our soccer predictions for the weekend on this page by Wednesday. If there are midweek games, which are quite common in this tournament, the betting tips and predictions will be online by Monday.

We always need the previous round of matches finished before publishing any new tips and predictions, though, as these can have a significant impact on future results. An injury or suspension to a key player will always affect his team's chances of winning.

Ligue 1 predictions and tips

There are loads of Ligue 1 betting markets for each game at the best French sportsbooks. Our expert team provides Ligue 1 match predictions and tips weekly, explaining who they think will win, as well as what the final score will be. Got a thirst for a more in-depth betting experience? If so, check some of the betting ideas below!

Race for the second place

The odds of PSG winning another title are 1.12, so the bookmakers are ready to eat their hats if this somehow won't happen. We are not prepared to argue with that, but there's a chance to bet on the league winner if PSG is taken out of the equation. Monaco are the favourites at 3.20, with Olympique de Marseille and Lille slightly behind, at 3.40 and 4.80, respectively.

Marseille were second last time round, four points ahead of Monaco in third, with Lille a further point adrift in fifth. Marseille were the busiest of the three in midseason, notably signing Amine Gouiri, Jonathan Rowe, Pierre-Emile Højbjerg, and Angel Gomes. Given their rich history, financial advantage, and the tactical proficiency of manager Roberto De Zerbi, it looks like Marseille will claim silver once again this season.

Ligue 1 relegation predictions

Angers are the favourites for relegation after finishing 14th last season, followed by Le Havre, who came in 15th place in 24/25. Then we have elite newcomers Paris FC, Metz, and Lorient, followed by 95/96 champions Auxerre. As it stands, there are arguments for each team to slide down to Ligue 2, but our bold prediction will be as follows.

Paris FC look set to finish in the bottom two and face direct relegation. Back in the top flight after 46 years, their first Ligue 1 campaign will expose a squad short on both elite experience and depth. The step up in pace and a packed fixture schedule are likely to overwhelm them.

Metz are also tipped for the drop, as they remain unsettled - captain Matthieu Udol's exit underlines lingering instability. Their light summer transfer activity has done little to shore up defensive weaknesses or strengthen the midfield.

Angers are likely to finish 16th and head into relegation playoffs, hamstrung by serious off-field troubles. Named among clubs flirting with bankruptcy in 2024, they've seen little improvement since. Without fresh investment, they'll struggle to compete with more financially sound rivals and avoid the unpleasant journey to Ligue 2.

Ligue 1 BTTS predictions

Both Teams To Score type of bet is a pretty good option when it comes to the French top division. This is a prolific tournament, naturally, and the stats prove that. For example, in 173 out of 306 Ligue 1 matches in the 24/25 season, both teams scored, which is 56.4%. On another note, 911 goals were scored overall, and that's 2.98 goals per match on average. Of course, you should consider all other aspects before making a bet, but the stats show that you can expect goals here rather than not.

Our team of Ligue 1 expert predictions

We don't just hire anyone to write our betting tips and soccer predictions. Instead, these are created by professional analysts, gambling specialists, and passionate football enthusiasts, who have more than 100 years of combined experience in the industry. Our pundits know Ligue 1 inside out and have a proven track record in successfully betting on this tournament. Sure, we won't get every single prediction right, but we'll be spot on for most of them. Why not check out our France Ligue 1 predictions today?

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