Get ready for the thrilling action as we preview Week 27 of the 2017/18 French Ligue 1 season, with matches kicking off from 23 February to 25 February.
Lyon once again let slip a two-goal lead last weekend, drawing with Lille in what turned out to be the shock result of the week. Meanwhile, PSG, Monaco, and Marseille all secured wins, keeping the excitement alive at the top of the table!
This weekend’s highlight is the iconic Le Classique, where PSG host Marseille on Sunday in a mouth-watering match-up. Alongside this, Bordeaux welcome Nice and Monaco travel to face Toulouse, promising some fantastic football action.
Friday 23 February
Strasbourg 37/20
Draw 2/1
Montpellier 33/20
Strasbourg were hopeful of an upset against PSG last weekend after an early sixth-minute goal, but PSG stormed back, netting three goals within 12 minutes to finish 5-2 victors. With only a four-point cushion from the relegation zone, Strasbourg must win this weekend to keep their hopes alive.
Montpellier grabbed a point at home against Guingamp but surely wanted more from the game. Still sitting sixth on the table, they’re tipped to edge past Strasbourg this weekend at 33/20 odds.
Saturday 24 February
Toulouse 3/1
Draw 51/20
Monaco 9/10
Toulouse’s young squad looks promising for the future, but the relegation threat still looms. Last week’s 0-0 draw away at Amiens did little to ease the pressure.
Monaco continues their impressive run after a 4-0 demolition of Dijon. Expect Monaco to control this game comfortably on the road against struggling Toulouse – the away win looks very tempting.
Nantes 7/10
Draw 51/20
Amiens 9/2
Nantes haven’t tasted victory in three matches, with back-to-back draws and a surprising 3-2 loss to Caen. This weekend’s game against Amiens is a perfect chance to get back to winning ways.
Amiens remain winless in four matches and despite holding Toulouse to a goalless draw last week, are unlikely to get anything from this game. Back Nantes at 7/10 odds with confidence.
Guingamp 9/10
Draw 24/10
Metz 31/10
Guingamp currently sit tenth and will want to convert draws into wins to fight for a top-six spot. Facing bottom-placed Metz, who have lost their last four games, Guingamp should take all three points here.
Lille 5/4
Draw 21/10
Angers 24/10
Lille can’t seem to shake off the relegation battle but showed resilience last week drawing 2-2 with Lyon after trailing by two goals. Angers sit second last and know a win could pull them clear of the relegation zone. Lille look to have momentum and should clinch victory.
Dijon 12/10
Draw 23/10
Caen 23/10
Dijon’s winning streak ended with a heavy loss to Monaco. They face a tricky match against Caen, who remain unbeaten in their last three matches. Caen will aim to extend this run, and backing the away side on double chance looks a smart move.
Stade Rennais 7/10
Draw 26/10
Troyes 17/4
Stade Rennais are eager to bounce back after a disappointing draw away to Caen, following a solid win over Lyon. Troyes, despite beating Metz, remain in a relegation dogfight and face a tough schedule ahead. Stade Rennais should have the edge this weekend.
Sunday 25 February
Bordeaux 21/20
Draw 23/10
Nice 26/10
Bordeaux, despite a loss to Marseille, look in good shape to take points off Nice, who have had a dismal run with five losses and one draw from their last six games.
Back the home side to shine and take the win.
Lyon 5/10
Draw 7/2
St-Etienne 9/2
Lyon’s struggle continues as they blew a 2-0 lead to Lille last weekend to draw 2-2. Once title contenders, they now look shaky even against the less formidable sides.
St-Etienne are on a confident run, unbeaten in four including a win over Angers. They look for at least a draw here; backing St-Etienne to avoid defeat at 14/10 is a savvy choice.
PSG 1/4
Draw 11/2
Marseille 8/1
Le Classique wraps up the weekend as Marseille face PSG in Paris. This will be the first of two sensational clashes this week with the French Cup quarter-final set for Wednesday.
PSG bounced back from a tough Champions League defeat by cruising past Strasbourg 5-2, while Marseille are flying high unbeaten in eight games after a strong Europa League win and victory over Bordeaux.
This promises goals! Back both teams to score at 11/20 – a lock bet this weekend.
Treble tipped at 68/10
PSG v Marseille: BTTS 11/20
Monaco: Win 9/10
Montpellier: Win 33/20
