Get ready for Week 24 of the 2017/18 French Ligue 1 season kicking off Friday, 2 February!
PSG have stormed ahead at the top of the Ligue 1 table after a commanding 4-0 victory against Montpellier in Paris. Meanwhile, rivals Lyon, Marseille and Monaco stumbled by dropping valuable points last week.
The headline fixture this weekend sees Lyon travelling to Monaco’s fortress on Sunday evening. Also, keep a close eye on Marseille as they host Metz at home.
Friday 2 February
Marseille 1/4 | Draw 5/1 | Metz 17/2
We open this round with a captivating clash as Marseille face a revitalised Metz at the Stade Velodrome. Marseille settled for a 2-2 draw against Monaco last outing – a decent result for coach Rudi Garcia, who now aims for a victory over Metz.
Metz’s remarkable resurgence has taken fans by surprise. From winless after 17 games to a fantastic win against Nice, Metz is a team on the rise. However, they’re unlikely to trouble Marseille, especially away from home. We recommend backing Marseille to win at 1/4 – for added value, consider the (-1) handicap. For safety, going for the straight win is smart.
Saturday 3 February
Lille 13/1 | Draw 6/1 | PSG 2/11
PSG are clear favourites with a strong squad and form. Expect a comfortable away win. Backing PSG on the (-1) handicap at 5/10 is a solid play.
Nice 8/10 | Draw 5/2 | Toulouse 36/10
Following a painful defeat to bottom club Metz, Nice will look to bounce back against second-bottom Toulouse. Toulouse showed promise with a recent win, but this will be a tough test. Nice to secure victory here at 8/10 is our call.
Troyes 15/10 | Draw 9/4 | Dijon 37/20
Troyes are deep in trouble with just three points from the last 15, fighting against relegation. Dijon has improved after a heavy defeat against PSG. However, Dijon has struggled away this season. Backing Troyes on a double chance bet at 4/10 is advised.
Montpellier 19/20 | Draw 43/20 | Angers 34/10
Montpellier, stung by a 4-0 loss to PSG, have been solid all season and can bounce back on home turf against struggling Angers, who recently edged Amiens 1-0. Montpellier to win at 19/20 is our pick.
Strasbourg 2/1 | Draw 43/20 | Bordeaux 29/20
Strasbourg will want to recover after a narrow loss, counting on home advantage. Bordeaux, however, pulled off a sensational 3-1 victory over Lyon and look to be climbing back up the table. We tip an away win for Bordeaux at 29/20 – a great value bet.
Amiens 31/20 | Draw 2/1 | St-Etienne 39/20
This one is tricky with neither side showing consistent form. Even the bookies are hesitant here. If you must bet, backing the draw is the safest option.
Sunday 4 February
Stade Rennais 19/20 | Draw 47/20 | Guingamp 29/10
Stade Rennais will be eager to bounce back after a 2-1 loss to Dijon. Guingamp is struggling, losing their last four matches. We confidently back Stade Rennais to claim victory at home here.
Caen 18/10 | Draw 2/1 | Nantes 17/10
Caen’s woes continue with just one league win in 10 attempts. Nantes are on the rise and have the edge under the guidance of Claudio Ranieri. Backing Nantes away is likely one of the weekend’s best bets.
Monaco 29/20 | Draw 5/2 | Lyon 7/4
Monaco and Lyon face off to close the weekend. Monaco drew against Marseille last weekend, halting Lyon’s impressive winning streak. Monaco’s strong home form makes them favourites. Backing Monaco at 29/20 to win is our tip.
Treble Tip at 5.58/1
- Marseille to win at 1/4
- Stade Rennais to win at 19/20
- Nantes to win at 17/10
