Ligue 1 Preview: Lens, PSG, And Lyon Battle For Top Spot

As Ligue 1 approaches its 23rd matchday, the stakes are higher than ever across France.

‎From the title race to the fight to avoid relegation, this weekend promises drama, goals, and intense tactical battles.

Lens vs Monaco

‎Lens lead Ligue 1 by a single point over PSG after a stunning 5-0 win over Paris FC. They have won ten consecutive home matches at Stade Bollaert-Delelis. Monaco have scored just once in their last three away fixtures.

‎Team News: Lens: Gurtner, Baidoo, Gradit (all doubts). Monaco: Pogba, Minamino, Hradecky (out); Golovin (suspended).

‎Prediction: Lens 3–1 Monaco

PSG vs Metz

‎PSG look to reclaim first after a 3-1 defeat to Rennes. They have won six consecutive home matches conceding just once. Metz have collected only one away point since early November.

‎Team News: PSG: Fabian Ruiz (out); Dembele (doubt). Metz: Sy, Stambouli, Traore (doubts).

‎Prediction: PSG 5–0 Metz

Toulouse vs Paris FC

‎Toulouse host a struggling Paris FC side that have lost four consecutive Ligue 1 matches conceding seven in their last two.

‎Team News: Toulouse: Magri, Francis (out). Paris FC: De Smet, Traore, Chergui (doubts).

‎Prediction: Toulouse 2–1 Paris FC

Auxerre vs Rennes

‎Auxerre aim to strengthen their relegation fight. Rennes are pushing for Europe but have failed to win away against bottom-three sides this season.

‎Team News: Auxerre: Buayi-Kiala, El Azzouzi, Sierralta (doubts). Rennes: Kamara, Ait Boudlal, Frankowski (doubts).

‎Prediction: Auxerre 1–1 Rennes

Strasbourg vs Lyon

‎Lyon have won 13 consecutive matches across all competitions in 2026. But Strasbourg have a knack for late goals and Lyon lost at Stade de la Meinau as recently as 2023.

‎Team News: Strasbourg: Doukoure, Amo-Ameyaw, Emegha (doubts). Lyon: Mangala, Kluivert, Yaremchuk (doubts).

‎Prediction: Strasbourg 1–1 Lyon

Angers vs Lille

‎Lille are winless in their last six Ligue 1 matches but historically edge Angers. Angers have failed to score in 21 matches since last season.

‎Team News: Angers: Arcus (suspended). Lille: Igamane, Toure, Meunier (out); Edjouma fit.

‎Prediction: Angers 0–1 Lille