Welcome back to the Last Word on Football’s previews and predictions for Ligue 1. We have reached the 18th round of games, where Paris Saint Germain travel to Saint Etienne. Lille faces Montpellier and Lyon tackle Rennes. There is also a crucial clash at the bottom as Amiens welcome Dijon.
Ligue 1 Predictions Including Huge Relegation Clash as Amiens Face Dijon
Two sides struggling at the wrong end of the table clash as Dijon travel to Amiens. The home side are in rotten form losing their last four league games. Dijon’s form is no better collecting just four points from the last five games.
Luka Elsner’s Amiens have found times extremely tough losing their last four games conceding 14 goals. Elsner’s honeymoon period has come to an abrupt end. His team sit just a point clear of the relegation zone and need something to ignite their season again. They are locked together with their opponents in the table and Dijon will fancy springing more pressure on Luka Elsner.
Dijon’s season has gradually improved but their form remains inconsistent. One win from the last five has Dijon hovering dangerously above the relegation zone. Stephane Jobard has seen improvement, but wins continue to elude them. Four wins from seventeen league games. 2006 was the last time Dijon won in Amiens.
A relegation clash which neither side dare not lose. A win for either side could ignite their survival charges.
Paris Saint Germain Travel to Saint Etienne
Fresh off an excellent win against Galatasaray in the Champions League, Paris Saint Germain head to Saint Etienne. Thomas Tuchel’s team will be aiming to secure a fifth straight league win. In contrast, Saint Etienne are looking for a morale boost having lost two of their last three games.
Neymar, Kylian Mbappe and Edinson Cavani were on song against Galatasaray. Tuchel will be satisfied to finally have his front three fully fit and scoring. They enjoy visiting this part of France as the Parisians have taken 13 points from their last five visits to Saint Etienne. A tremendous record they will fancy extending on Sunday night.
However, Claude Puel’s team are much improved this season having started slowly under the previous manager Grishlan Printant. Claude Puel has made Saint Etienne difficult to beat. They are generally good defensively and can score goals. However, they have a rotten record at home to Paris Saint Germain losing four of the last five meetings. Saint Etienne will be desperate to change that record and continue their push towards the Champions League places. Expect an entertaining encounter between two good teams.
LWOF Ligue 1 Predictions
Lille vs Montpellier
Christophe Galtier’s Lille will be looking to secure a fourth straight league win. Montpellier will be aiming to respond to their heavy loss to Paris Saint Germain. However, they haven’t won a league game in Lille since 2011.
Lille 1-0 Montpellier
Amiens vs Dijon
Crucial game in the relegation clash. Amiens have lost their last four. Dijon have won once in five. Something has got to give.
Amiens 2-1 Dijon
Angers vs Monaco
Angers need a morale boost having lost their last three league games. Stephane Moulin’s team are slowly slipping down the table. In contrast, Monaco are looking up having won their last two games. Overall, Monaco have won four of their last six. They are unbeaten in their last three trips to Angers.
Angers 0-2 Monaco
Brest vs Nice
Brest have lost four of their last six games. However, they do have the opportunity to secure back to back home wins. Inconsistent form is costing Nice so far this season. Patrick Vieira’s team struggle to put a good run of results together. They’ve won three of their last six games. Nice won on their last visit to Brest back in 2013.
Brest 2-2 Nice
Metz vs Marseille
Marseille are in tremendous form winning their last six league games. Andre Villas-Boas’ team is full of confidence and looking to continue their push to catch Paris Saint Germain. In contrast, Metz just cannot buy a win. They have failed to win any of their last seven games including losses in the last two. They need a win to spark their season
Metz 1-2 Marseille
Nimes vs Nantes
Nimes are in rotten form. They have failed to win any of their last ten league games. They are on the longest winless run in the league which stretches back to September. Nantes have found some of their early-season form winning two of their last three games.
Nimes 1-1 Nantes
Toulouse vs Reims
The pressure is mounting on Antoine Kombouare. Toulouse have collected just three points in his eight matches in charge. Les Violets have lost their last seven and find themselves propping up the league. Reims collected a first win in six last time out and will fancy securing back to back league wins.
Toulouse 0-1 Reims
Bordeaux vs Strasbourg
Despite their loss last weekend, Bordeaux are vastly improved and playing some good football. They have won three of their last six losing just once in that time. Strasbourg are very inconsistent but, on their game, they can beat anybody in Ligue 1. They have notched four wins from their last nine games.
Bordeaux 2-1 Strasbourg
Lyon vs Rennes
Rudi Garcia will be hoping to crown off an excellent week with a victory against Rennes. A thunderous win at Nimes was followed by a tremendous comeback against RB Leipzig to secure a place in the knockout phases of the Champions League. Lyon have won three of their last four league games. Their opponents Rennes are in terrific form having won their last three games.
Lyon 2-2 Rennes
Saint Etienne vs Paris Saint Germain
Saint Etienne will be looking to respond having lost two of their last three games. Paris Saint Germain will be aiming to secure a fifth straight league win. Paris Saint Germain have a terrific record in Saint Etienne which the home side will be desperate to end on Sunday night.
Saint Etienne 1-3 Paris Saint Germain
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