{"id":544097,"date":"2020-02-21T13:09:40","date_gmt":"2020-02-21T18:09:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonfootball.com\/?p=544097"},"modified":"2020-02-21T13:10:49","modified_gmt":"2020-02-21T18:10:49","slug":"ligue-1-predictions-marseille-aim-to-extend-unbeaten-run","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2020\/02\/21\/ligue-1-predictions-marseille-aim-to-extend-unbeaten-run\/","title":{"rendered":"Ligue 1 Predictions: Marseille Aim to Extend Unbeaten Run"},"content":{"rendered":"

We have reached the 26th round of games in Ligue 1<\/a>. This weekend sees in-form Marseille<\/a> hosting Nantes<\/a> with youngster Marley Ake and Dario Benedetto hoping to help Marseille extend their terrific run. Paris Saint Germain<\/a> host Bordeaux<\/a>, Rennes<\/a> welcome Nimes<\/a> while Toulouse<\/a> faces the last side they beat in Ligue 1 as they travel to Lille<\/a>. Last Word on Football previews and predicts the latest round of fixtures.<\/p>\n

Ligue 1 Predictions<\/h2>\n

Marseille Aim to Extend Unbeaten Run<\/h2>\n

Marley Ake Starred For Marseille Against Lille<\/h3>\n

Marseille kick off Saturday\u2019s action with a clash against mid-table Nantes. Andre Villas-Boas\u2019 team are enjoying a terrific run of form going fourteen games unbeaten winning eleven of those including their last three.<\/p>\n

Dario Benedetto returned to scoring ways against Lille and he could the key man this weekend. The Argentine has eight league goals since arriving in the summer while Marley Ake also impressed as the youngster starred in attack and will be hoping to be involved this weekend. Marseille face a Nantes side who are winless in five games and find themselves stuck in mid-table as Christian Gourcuff tries to plot a way to get their season back on track.<\/p>\n

Marseille\u2019s season has been excellent thus far and Champions League qualification is in their sights. Their 14-match unbeaten run will be severely tested against a Nantes side who need to respond themselves after a disappointing run of form. Christian Gourcuff\u2019s team are winless in five and overall their start to 2020 has been disappointing collecting just five points from six games. Only Saint Etienne, Amiens and Toulouse have collected fewer points in that time meaning their form needs to pick up and fast.<\/p>\n

However, they have a decent recent record against Marseille going unbeaten in their last four meetings between the two sides. They have also collected four points from their last two visits to the Stade Velodrome. Marseille will face a stern examination of how far they have come, and victory will see them close the gap to seven points on leaders Paris Saint Germain. Victory for the visitors could see them climb as high as eighth\u00a0if results go their way elsewhere.<\/p>\n

As Marseille Aim For 15 Unbeaten, Toulouse Are Looking For A First Win in 16 Games<\/h3>\n

While Marseille are flying high in second place on a 15-match unbeaten run, basement club Toulouse are enduring a miserable season and are currently 15 league games without a win. Les Violets haven\u2019t won a league game since the 19th<\/sup> of October and they now find themselves fourteen points adrift of 17th<\/sup> place Nimes.<\/p>\n

It has been a disastrous campaign for Toulouse, with relegation looking like a case of when and not if. They are on their third manager of the season with Denis Zanko stepping down from the sporting director role to try and ignite their season. But he has taken just a point from his six matches in charge leaving fans hugely alienated and unhappy with where the club is heading.<\/p>\n

However, Toulouse face the last side they beat in Ligue 1 as they travel to Lille, who are looking to bounce back after losing to Marseille last time out. Despite that loss, Christophe Galtier\u2019s side are in good form winning three of their last four games and need the win to maintain their place in the top four. They have key striker Victor Osimhen fully fit after his injury against Angers wasn\u2019t as bad as first feared.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s a key game for both sides as Lille look to maintain their Champions League place while Toulouse are desperate to arrest their winless streak and ignite a late survival charge.<\/p>\n

LWOF Ligue 1 Predictions<\/h2>\n

Friday\u2019s Games<\/h3>\n

Metz vs Lyon<\/strong><\/p>\n

Lyon\u2019s form has been hugely disappointing collecting just eight points from their last six games. They are winless in four and find themselves in the bottom half of the table. The pressure is increasing on Rudi Garcia. In contrast, Metz have been enjoying a revival in form in 2020 losing just once in six matches. A tough game ahead for Lyon<\/p>\n

Prediction: Metz 0-1 Lyon<\/p>\n

Nice vs Brest<\/strong><\/p>\n

Nice are looking to maintain their strong start to 2020 having collected nine points from six games losing just once. They are seeking back to back league wins for the first time since August. Brest are three unbeaten and will take that confidence to the South of France.<\/p>\n

Nice 2-0 Brest<\/p>\n

Saturday\u2019s Games<\/h3>\n

Angers vs Montpellier<\/strong><\/p>\n

Angers\u2019 form is dreadful losing their last four games and overall collecting just one win in their last eleven games. Montpellier are looking to respond to their loss against Monaco<\/p>\n

Angers 1-0 Montpellier<\/p>\n

Dijon vs Monaco<\/strong><\/p>\n

Dijon are winless in three, Monaco have won their last three and are enjoying their best run under Roberto Moreno<\/p>\n

Dijon 1-2 Monaco<\/p>\n

Lille vs Toulouse<\/strong><\/p>\n

The home side have won three of their last four, Toulouse are fifteen games without a win and becoming alienated at the bottom.<\/p>\n

Lille 2-0 Toulouse<\/p>\n

Marseille vs Nantes<\/strong><\/p>\n

In form, Marseille are fifteen unbeaten and have won their last three games. Nantes are winless in five but have a good recent record against the hosts.<\/p>\n

Marseille 1-0 Nantes<\/p>\n

Strasbourg vs Amiens<\/strong><\/p>\n

Strasbourg are enjoying a good run of form collecting seven points from their last three games while the visitors are winless in thirteen games and are beginning to get cut adrift in the relegation zone.<\/p>\n

Strasbourg 3-1 Amiens<\/p>\n

Sunday\u2019s Games<\/h3>\n

Paris Saint Germain vs Bordeaux<\/strong><\/p>\n

The league leaders are unbeaten in thirteen games and are seeking a fourth win in five games. They are also looking to respond to their disappointing loss to Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League. Bordeaux are unbeaten in five and head to the capital full of confidence.<\/p>\n

Paris Saint Germain 2-0 Bordeaux<\/p>\n

Rennes vs Nimes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Two sides in contrasting form meet. Rennes are winless in three games and have collected just one win in five. In contrast, Nimes have won their last four league games.<\/p>\n

Rennes 2-1 Nimes<\/p>\n

Saint Etienne vs Reims<\/strong><\/p>\n

Les Verts are in dreadful form losing nine of their last eleven games and find themselves just two points clear of the relegation zone. Reims head to Saint Etienne in confident mood having won their last game.<\/p>\n

Saint Etienne 1-0 Reims<\/p>\n

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