Ligue 1 Preview: Paris Faces Paris Saint-Germain In Paris Derby As Lille Takes On Rennes

Ligue 1 returns for the first fixtures of 2026 with a Paris derby headlining the weekend.

PSG vs Paris FC

‎PSG are second, one point behind leaders Lens. Paris FC are 14th after losing four of their last five league matches. PSG boosted by Intercontinental Cup and Champions League form.

‎Team News: PSG: Safonov, Lee Kang-in, Hakimi (out/AFCON). Paris FC: Several AFCON absences; Hamel, Lees-Melou (doubts).

‎Prediction: PSG 3–0 Paris FC

Nice vs Strasbourg

‎Nice appointed Claude Puel after a nine-game winless streak. Strasbourg are unbeaten in four with six of their seven wins coming without conceding.

‎Team News: Nice: Abdelmonem, Ndayishimiye, Bombito (injured); several AFCON absentees. Strasbourg: Emegha (unlikely); Doue, Sarr (AFCON).

‎Prediction: Nice 1–2 Strasbourg

Monaco vs Lyon

‎Monaco are ninth, inconsistent but capable. Lyon are fifth with five clean sheets in their last seven away matches.

‎Team News: Monaco: Camara, Diatta (AFCON); Minamino, Pogba (out). Lyon: Fofana, Nuamah (out); Maitland-Niles returns.

‎Prediction: Monaco 1–1 Lyon

Lille vs Rennes

‎Lille are on a four-match Ligue 1 winning streak and are fourth. Rennes bounced back from a 5-0 loss to PSG with two consecutive wins.

‎Team News: Lille: Toure (injured); Mbemba, Mandi (AFCON). Rennes: Ait Boudlal, Fofana, Nagida (AFCON).

‎Prediction: Lille 2–2 Rennes

Toulouse vs Lens

‎Lens lead the table with 37 points having conceded just 13 goals. Toulouse have won seven of their last matches across all competitions.

‎Team News: Toulouse: Francis (out); Kamanzi (doubt); Magri (AFCON). Lens: Gradit, Chavez (doubts); Sangare (AFCON).

‎Prediction: Toulouse 1–2 Lens