Ultimate French Ligue 1 Week 28 Preview | Hollywoodbets Sports Blog

Paris Saint-Germain stamped their authority with a commanding 3-0 triumph over Marseille last week, stretching their lead at the top, while Monaco and Lyon faltered, dropping crucial points.

Looking ahead to the weekend’s fixtures, all eyes are on Bordeaux’s challenging away trip to Monaco, promising to be the headline clash. The weekend winds up with an enticing encounter between Marseille and Nantes that could be a real spectacle.

Nice come into this clash after grinding out two solid draws against tough opponents. Facing relegation-threatened Lille, who have little to play for this season, Nice should capitalise on their momentum. Coach Lucien Favre knows the importance of finishing strong in the Ligue 1 campaign.

Lille’s recent 2-1 home defeat to Angers was a harsh blow, leaving them stuck in 19th spot, just two points shy of safety. Expect Nice, bolstered by good recent form, to overpower a struggling Lille team.

Leonardo Jardim’s side saw a title dream slip away after a late collapse from a 3-1 lead against Toulouse last week. Sitting 14 points behind PSG, the crown seems out of reach this season.

Although Bordeaux held Nice to a goalless draw in their previous game, they must lift their game when visiting a riled Monaco side eager to bounce back. Monaco are tipped to assert their dominance at home and return to winning ways.

Short and sweet – Troyes face a daunting task against a Neymar-less PSG. Back PSG on the (-1) handicap at 13/20.

Metz stopped a losing streak last week with a 2-2 draw at Guingamp, a result they felt they could have won as Lucas Deaux’s late equaliser felt like dropping points.

Toulouse delivered a spirited comeback from 3-1 down to draw 3-3 with reigning champions PSG. That performance should inspire them to push for safety. Expect a tight game with Toulouse’s quality to shine through. The away win is tipped at 37/20.

Amiens took an important step toward safety last week with a surprise victory over high-flyers Nantes, snapping a poor run that had seen just one point from the previous four matches.

They face an in-form Stade Rennais side who beat Troyes 2-0 and are pushing to be the best of the rest behind the top teams. This match tends to be low scoring; back Stade Rennais to win but play it safe with under 2.5 goals at 5/10.

St-Etienne are flying lately, securing 11 points from a possible 15 after a rough patch. Coming off a solid away draw to Lyon, they face a confident Dijon team on Saturday.

Dijon have lost just once in five games and looked impressive last weekend. This fixture is a true test for both sides, but with St-Etienne’s recent form, expect the home team to take the win.

Angers climbed out of the relegation zone with a vital 2-1 win over Lille and will hope to continue this momentum.

Guingamp have settled into draws recently and will be keen to turn these into wins against Angers. Expect host Guingamp to clinch victory in a pivotal match.

Caen have stumbled lately but face a Strasbourg side that also lacks consistency. Sitting 14th, Strasbourg is close to the relegation zone and desperate for points.

While there’s no strong form in this game, Caen look marginally the better pick for a home win. Not the best choice for multiples, but backing Caen could pay off.

Montpellier have been solid showing only two defeats in 16 matches. They look to turn around a recent goalless draw against Strasbourg when hosting a faltering Lyon side.

Lyon have not won in five games and trail PSG by a huge 21 points. Both sides drew their last two matches and that trend is expected to continue Saturday. Back the draw at 9/4.

Marseille aims to bounce back after last week’s loss to PSG as they host a struggling Nantes side.

Nantes have failed to win in four matches, including a disappointing 1-0 defeat to Amiens at home. Backing Marseille to win at 11/20 looks the smart choice.