Ligue 1 Matchday 12 Predictions

Monaco VS Brest

• Date & Time: Sat, Nov 23, 2:00 AM
• Win Probability: Monaco 63%, Brest 16%, Draw 21%
• Predicted Score: Monaco 3-1 Brest
• Pre-match odds Home: 17/10 (2.7) – 37% Draw: 12/5 (3.4) – 29.4% Away: 6/4 (2.5)

Key Information:

• Brests last two matches ended in 4-3 scorelines: one win and one loss.
• Monaco have been unbeaten in Ligue 1 away games since November 2023.
• Paris Saint-Germain is the only team to have defeated Brest at home in the league this season.

Pre-Match Insights:

Monaco: Monaco came into this match on a six-game unbeaten streak, including a draw against Paris Saint-Germain. Their defensive solidity has been key to their rise in the standings, having conceded just five goals across these matches. This will present a significant challenge for Brest.

Predicted Lineup: Majecki (GK) – Wataru, Salisu, Singo, Vanderson – Zakaria, Fofana – Golovin, Minamino, Balogun – Ben Yedder

Monaco Recent matches:

• Cagliari 3-2 Torino
• Roma 1-0 Torino
• Juventus 2-0 Torino
• Inter 3-2 Torino
• Torino 1-0 Como
• Torino 0-1 Fiorentina

Brest: Brest have only suffered six league defeats all season, a record that has propelled them to the top of the table and made waves in French football. While securing the Ligue 1 title remains a distant goal, qualifying for next seasons Champions League would be a monumental achievement. To stay on course, they must overcome Monaco in this critical fixture.

Predicted Lineup: Bizot (GK) – Locko, Brassier, Chardonnet, Le Cardinal – Camara, Magnetti – Rach, Doumbia, Del Castillo – Mounié

Brest Recent matches:

• Monza 1-1 Roma
• Monza 2-2 Venezia
• Monza 0-1 Milan
• Verona 0-3 Monza
• Atalanta 2-0 Monza
• Monza 0- Lazio

Lens VS Marseille

• Date & Time: Sun, Nov 24, 12:00 AM
• Win Probability: Lens 43%, Marseille 30%, Draw 27%
• Predicted Score: Lens 2-2 Marseille
• Odds: Home: 29/20 (2.45) Draw: 9/4 (3.25) Away: 9/5 (2.8)

Insights:

• Lens have failed to score more than one goal in their last six matches.
• Marseille are winless in their last five Ligue 1 fixtures.
• In 2024, Les Phocéens have managed only one clean sheet in the league.

Pre-match Analysis:

Lens enjoyed an impressive 2022/23 season, earning themselves a spot in the Champions League. Now, their focus is firmly on securing European football for next season. However, with just four matches remaining, their chances of overtaking Nice are slim.

Predicted Lineup for Lens: Samba (GK) – Danso, Medina, Gradit – Machado, Mendy, El Aynaoui, Guilavogui – Sotoca, Fulgini – Wahi

Lens Recent matches:

• Lens 0-0 Nice
• St-Etienne 0-2 Lens
• PSG 1-0 Lens
• Strasbourg 2-2 Lens
• Lens 0-2 LOSC
• Lens 3-2 Nantes

For Marseille, their upcoming Europa League semifinal is the priority. In the days ahead, maintaining rhythm while avoiding injuries to key players will be crucial. However, their recent string of defeats could take a toll on the squads morale, making this weekend’s match an opportunity to regain confidence.

Marseille Recent matches:

• Marseille 1-1 Angers
• Marseille 0-3 PSG
• Marseille 1-3 Auxerre
• Strasbourg 1-0 Marseille
• Montpellier 0-5 Marseille
• Nantes 1-2 Marseille

Predicted Lineup for Marseille: Lopez (GK) – Gigot, Balerdi, Garcia – Ndiaye, Veretout, Harit, Ounahi, Clauss – Aubameyang, Correa

Reims VS Lyon

• Date & Time: Sun, Nov 24, 4:00 AM
• Win Probability: Reims 36%, Lyon 38%, Draw 26%
• Predicted Score: Reims 1-2 Lyon
• Odds: Home: 21/20 (2.05) Draw: 5/2 (3.50) Away: 12/5 (3.40)

Match Insights:

This season, 77% of Reims away matches in Ligue 1 have seen both teams score. Notably, both teams have found the net in Reims last five league games. Lyon, meanwhile, has only defeated Reims twice in their last 10 meetings. Interestingly, four of the last nine head-to-head encounters between Lyon and Reims have ended in a 1-1 draw.

Pre-Match Analysis:

Reims, currently sitting ninth in the Ligue 1 standings, have shown inconsistency in recent games. However, their aspirations for European qualification next season remain alive. This match is critical for Reims, as a loss to Lyon could significantly dampen their hopes.

Key absences for Reims include Benjamin Stambouli, Teddy Teuma, and Maxime Busi due to injuries, while Thibault De Smet is suspended.

Predicted lineup: Diouf – Foket, Abdelhamid, Agbadou, Koudou – Munetsi, Cajuste, Khaoui – Ito, Daramy, Diakite.

Reims Recent matches:

• Angers 1-3 Reims
• Auxerre 2-1 Reims
• Toulouse 1-0 Reims
• Reims 4-2 Montpellier
• Reims 1-2 Brest
• Le Havre 0-3Reims

Lyon Recent matches:

• Le Havre 0-4 Lyon
• Lyon 2-2 Auxerre
• Hoffenheim 2-2 Lyon
• Lyon 0-1 Besiktas
• LOSC 1-1 Lyon
• Lyon 1-0 St-Etienne

Lyon, on the other hand, has enjoyed a remarkable resurgence, winning six of their last seven Ligue 1 games and securing 12 victories in their previous 15 matches across all competitions. After battling near the relegation zone earlier in the season, Lyon now finds itself in 10th place, with hopes of pushing for a spot in European competitions if their strong form continues.

For Lyon, Orel Mangala is unavailable due to injury, and Clinton Mata is suspended for this clash.

Predicted lineup: Lopes – Maitland-Niles, Ćaleta-Car, O’Brien, Tagliafico – Caqueret, Matić, Tolisso – Cherki, Benrahma, Lacazette.

Nantes VS Le Havre

• Date & Time: Mon, Nov 25, 12:00 AM
• Win Probability: Nantes 51%, Le Havre 21%, Draw 28%
• Predicted Score: Nantes 2-0 Le Havre
• Odds: Home: 6/4 (2.5) Draw: 21/10 (3.1) Away: 2/1 (3.0)

Insights:

Nantes have struggled in their recent matches, losing four of their last five games. Le Havre, on the other hand, have been solid at home in 2024, winning half of their home fixtures. Nantes have managed to score nine goals in their six away matches this year, showing some attacking promise despite their poor form.

Match Preview:

Nantes come into this fixture with just one win in their last five games. Their recent defeat to fellow relegation rivals Metz was a costly one, leaving them in a precarious position. This weekend’s away game is a must-win for Nantes if they are to keep their survival hopes alive.

Nantes Recent matches:

• Lyon 2-0 Nantes
• Strasbourg 3-1 Nantes
• Lens 3-2 Nantes
• Nantes 2-2 St-Étienne
• Nantes 1-1 Nice
• Nantes 1-2 Marseille

Predicted Lineup for Nantes: Lafont (GK) – Kozza, Castelletto, Zeze, Appiah – Chirivella, Augusto – Ablin, Sissoko, Mollet – Mostafa Mohamed

Le Havre, playing on home soil, currently sits above Nantes in the Ligue 1 standings. While this isn’t a must-win game for them, avoiding defeat would not only bolster their position but also further weaken Nantes’ chances of escaping relegation. A win would undoubtedly give their survival hopes a significant boost.

Le Havre Recent matches:

• Brest 2-0 Le Havre
• Rennes 1-0 Le Havre
• Le Havre 0-3 Reims
• Le Havre 0-3 LOSC
• Le Havre 0-4 Lyon
• Le Havre 1-0 Montpellier

Predicted Lineup for Le Havre: Desmas (GK) – Sangante, Loris, Youtekine – Operi, Tanguy, Kuzyaev, Nego – Kochet, Ayu, Sabbi

Nice VS Strasbourg

• Date & Time: Mon, Nov 25, 3:45 AM
• Win Probability: Nice 53%, Strasbourg 25%, Draw 22%
• Predicted Score: Nice 2-1 Strasbourg
• Odds: Home: 21/10 (3.1) – 32.3% Draw: 23/10 (3.3) – 30.3% Away: 11/8 (2.38) – 42.1%

Insights:

Nice has struggled on the road recently, managing just one win in their last 10 Ligue 1 away matches. Meanwhile, Strasbourg has been in solid form, suffering only one defeat in their previous five games. Notably, “Le Racing” has scored five goals across their last two home matches.

Pre-Match Analysis:

After a strong start to the season, Nice looked well-positioned to secure a European spot. However, their form has taken a sharp downturn, with just two wins in their last 11 Ligue 1 outings. Now, they find themselves anxiously trying to hold on as the season nears its conclusion.

Nice Recent matches:

• Nantes 1-1 Nice
• Nice 2-1 Monaco
• Nice 2-2 Twente
• Ferencvaros 1-0 Nice
• Brest 0-1 Nice
• Nice 2-2 LOSC

Predicted Line-up (Nice):Bulka (GK) – Bard, Dante, Todibo, Mendy – Rosario, Thuram, Sanson – Boga, Moffi, Claude-Maurice

Under Patrick Vieira’s guidance, Strasbourg has solidified their mid-table status this season. Although they’ve only lost once in their last five matches, that defeat came in their most recent outing against Lille. With the season winding down, their form may begin to waver.

Strasbourg Recent matches:

• Strasbourg 2-2Lens
• Strasbourg 3-1 Nantes
• Strasbourg 1-3 Monaco
• Strasbourg 1-0 Marseille
• PSG 4-2 Strasbourg
• St-Etienne 2-0 Strasbourg

Predicted Line-up (Strasbourg):Belaudzi (GK) – Sow, Perrin, Sylla – Delaine, Sissoko, Santos, Guilbert – Diarra, Emegha, Sobol

PSG VS Toulouse

• Date & Time: Sat, Nov 23, 4:00 AM
• Win Probability: PSG 73%, Toulouse 11%, Draw 16%
• Predicted Score: PSG 4-0 Toulouse
• Odds : Home: 2/5 (1.4) Draw: 17/4 (5.25) Away: 11/2 (6.5)

Insights:

Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) have only suffered one home defeat in Ligue 1 this season. Meanwhile, Toulouse have been impressive on the road, winning six of their last seven away matches. PSG have also managed to score in 15 consecutive home league games.

Pre-Match Overview:

Despite an unforgettable midweek Champions League performance, PSG fans remain eager to give Kylian Mbappé a memorable farewell—his departure to Real Madrid seems increasingly likely. This emotional send-off is expected to come at the expense of Toulouse.

PSG Recent matches:

• PSG 1-1 PSV
• PSG 1-0 Lens
• Angers 2-4 PSG
• Marseille 0-3 PSG
• PSG 1-2 Atlético Madrid

Predicted Lineup (PSG):Navas (GK) – Bernat, Marquinhos, Škriniar, Hakimi – Ugarte, Zaïre-Emery, Barcola, Lee – Mbappé, Ramos

While Toulouses league position suggests an uphill battle against PSG, their recent form tells a different story. They’ve lost just one of their last six Ligue 1 games, and their last away defeat dates back to March 10. This resilience will give them confidence heading into this clash.

Toulouse Recent matches:

• LOSC 2-1 Toulouse
• Montpellier 0- 3 Toulouse
• Rennes 0-2 Toulouse
• Toulouse 1-2 Lyon
• Toulouse 1-1 Angers
• Toulouse 1-0 Reims

Predicted Lineup (Toulouse):Restes (GK) – Diarra, Kobenan, Costa, Desler – Spierings, Genreau, Schmidt – Begraoui, Dallinga, Bangré

St-Étienne VS Montpellier

• Date & Time: Sun, Nov 24, 2:00 AM
• Win Probability: St-Étienne 41%, Montpellier 26%, Draw 33%
• Predicted Score: St-Étienne 1-1 Montpellier

LOSC VS Rennes

• Date & Time: Sun, Nov 24, 10:00 PM
• Predicted Score: LOSC 2-1 Rennes
• Win Probability: LOSC 50%, Rennes 24%, Draw 26%
• Odds : HOME: 21/20 (2.05) DRAW: 23/10 (3.30) AWAY: 13/5 (3.60)

Insights:

• Lille has been unbeaten in the last 9 head-to-head meetings with Rennes.
• This season, in Ligue 1, both teams have scored in matches, with 67% of games featuring goals from both sides.
• Of the last 10 encounters between these teams, 8 have seen both teams scoring.
• Lille enters this match following a dominant 3-0 win over Sturm Graz in the Europa League.

Pre-Match Overview:

After their emphatic 3-0 victory over Sturm Graz in the first leg of the Europa League Round of 16, Lille has almost secured a place in the quarter-finals. This means they can now focus on their league performance as they battle for a top-four finish and a spot in next season’s Champions League.

Several key players, including Remy Cabella, Samuel Umtiti, Mohamed, Andrej Illich, Ivan Cavaleiro, and Rafael Fernandes, are currently sidelined due to injuries.

LOSC Recent matches:

• Monaco 0-0 LOSC
• Lens 0-2 LOSC
• LOSC -1 Juventus
• Atletico Madrid 1-3 LOSC
• LOSC 1-1 Lyon
• Nice 2-2 LOSC

Expected Lineup: Chevalier – Santos, Alessandro, Yoro, Gudmundsson – Gomes, Andre, Haraldsson, Yazici, Onas, David.

Rennes, after a six-game winning streak in Ligue 1, has slowed down with one draw and one loss in their last two matches. This dip in form could hinder their chances of qualifying for European competitions next season, though they remain just four points behind sixth-placed Lens.

Meanwhile, Enzo Le Fee and Fabian Rieder are still sidelined due to injury, while Desire Doue is serving a suspension.

Rennes Recent matches:

• Rennes 1-2 Monaco
• Rennes 1-0 Le Havre
• Rennes 0-2 Toulouse
• PSG 3-1 Rennes
• Brest 1-1 Rennes
• Auxerre 4-0 Rennes

Expected Lineup: Mandanda – Sedu, Omari, Sitte, Truffert – Bricio, Matosiva, Santamaria, Guiri – Terrier, Kalimundo.

Auxerre VS Angers

• Date & Time: Mon, Nov 25, 12:00AM
• Win Probability: Auxerre 52%, Angers 23%, Draw 25%
• Predicted Score: Auxerre 1-0 Angers
• Odds: Angers: 71/50 (2.42) Draw: 31/10 (4.1) Auxerre: 137/100 (2.37)

Pre-Match Insights:

Auxerre appears to be in better shape regarding injuries compared to their hosts this week. Midfielder Kays Ruiz-Atil is reportedly ill and might be sidelined for the next few weeks. However, the rest of the Auxerre squad is expected to be fit and ready for selection. In their most recent Ligue 1 outing, Auxerre played out a goalless draw against Reims.

Auxerre Recent matches

Predicted Auxerre Line-Up:Radu – Raveloson, Jubal, Touré, Mensah – Massengo, Touré, Hein, Autret, Da Costa – Abline

As for Angers, they could be missing several key players this weekend due to injuries, including Farid El Melali, Abdoulaye Bamba, Yahia Fofana, Ali Kalla, and Ulrick Eneme-Ella. Additionally, Souleyman Doumbia is suspended. Angers recently ended a 13-match winless streak with a 0-0 draw away to Lorient, but they remain rooted to the bottom of the standings.

Angers Recent matches

Predicted Angers Line-Up:Bernardoni – Valery, Hountondji, Blazic, Chetti – Sima, Mendy, Bentaleb, Abdelli – Hunou, Niane

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