Ligue 1
Ligue 1 Matchday 19: Full Weekend Preview And Predictions
Matchday 19 in Ligue 1 brings drama at both ends of the table as the season approaches its midway point.
Nantes vs Nice
Nantes have the fewest home points in the division and haven’t won at home since August. Nice have lost seven of their last eight Ligue 1 matches but show faint signs of stability under new boss Claude Puel.
Team News: Nantes: Machado (hamstring doubt). Nice: Abdelmonem, Ndayishimiye, Bombito (out); Bard, Diop (doubts).
Prediction: Nantes 1–2 Nice
Paris FC vs Angers
Paris FC have won two straight for the first time in months. Angers conceded seven in their last two matches after a bright end to 2025.
Team News: Paris FC: Geubbels, Hamel, Chergui (out). Angers: Cherif (transfer doubt).
Prediction: Paris FC 2–0 Angers
Metz vs Lyon
Lyon have won seven straight matches across all competitions. Metz are bottom, winless in six, with 40 goals conceded. Lyon won 3-0 earlier this season.
Team News: Metz: Sy (out); Kouao, Diallo, Sabaly returning from AFCON. Lyon: Nuamah close to return; Ghezzal (out).
Prediction: Metz 1–3 Lyon
Marseille vs Lens
Lens are unbeaten in ten matches, conceding just one goal in their last five. Marseille have lost four straight home matches conceding 10 and are without a home goal in their last league fixture.
Team News: Marseille: Several injury doubts. Lens: Gradit, Chavez, Haidara (monitoring).
Prediction: Marseille 1–2 Lens
Le Havre vs Monaco
Monaco have lost four straight Ligue 1 matches and were demolished 6-1 by Real Madrid in midweek. Le Havre are unbeaten in their last four home meetings with Monaco.
Team News: Monaco: Pogba, Minamino, Hradecky, Salisu (all out). Le Havre: Toure, Youte Kinkoue, Lloris (monitoring).
Prediction: Le Havre 1–0 Monaco
