Ligue 1 Preview: Lyon Chase Sixth Straight Win As PSG Seek Redemption In High-Stakes Clash With Lille

Ligue 1 delivers major storylines across the full table this weekend.

Lyon vs Brest

‎Lyon have won five consecutive games and are fifth, two points from the Champions League places. Brest have won four of their last five but the away side has failed to win at Lyon in their last six meetings.

‎Team News: Lyon: Niakhate (AFCON), Tolisso (suspended), Nuamah, Fofana (out). Brest: Balde, Lala (out).

‎Prediction: Lyon 2–0 Brest

Nantes vs Paris FC

‎Nantes are 16th with the worst home record in the league — no win at home since August. Paris FC just knocked PSG out of the Coupe de France but are winless in six league games.

‎Team News: Nantes: Mwanga could return; Cabella expected to start. Paris FC: Geubbels, Glory, Lees-Melou (out).

‎Prediction: Nantes 1–2 Paris FC

Lens vs Auxerre

‎Lens lead the table and have won nine straight in all competitions. Auxerre are in the relegation zone, winless away from home, and are the lowest scorers in the league.

‎Team News: Lens: Gradit, Chavez, Aguilar, Edouard (doubts). Auxerre: Buayi-Kiala (out), Mensah (suspended).

‎Prediction: Lens 1–0 Auxerre

Angers vs Marseille

‎Marseille have been scoring freely in the Coupe de France (15 goals in two matches) but inconsistent in the league. Both sides need their first win of 2026.

‎Team News: Angers: Abdelli, Belkhdim (suspended). Marseille: Blanco (out), Nadir (suspended), Aguerd (AFCON).

‎Prediction: Angers 1–2 Marseille

PSG vs Lille

‎PSG need a response after their Coupe de France exit to Paris FC. They have four straight home league wins and six home clean sheets. Lille have lost back-to-back matches but have won their last two Ligue 1 away games.

‎Team News: PSG: Safonov (out); Hakimi (AFCON). Lille: Mbappe Lottin, Toure (out); Perraud, Alexsandro (suspended).

‎Prediction: PSG 3–1 Lille