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Matchday 27 in Ligue 1 kicks off on Friday when Lorient hosts Lyon a home underdog. Then on Saturday, Paris Saint-Germain heads to Nice in what should be a competitive match. On Sunday, Lille hosts Clermont Foot and Monaco heads to Marseille. Check out Ligue 1 odds, analysis, and free picks for six of this weekend’s top French Ligue 1 games.

Top French Ligue 1 Games to Watch This Week (March 4th – 6th)

Olympique Lyon -123 vs FC Lorient +300

When: Friday, March 4

In their last 5, Lorient and Lyon show the exact form. Both teams have 2 wins, 2 losses, and a draw.

Lorient has slightly better form because the home underdog beat Brest 1-0 in their last while Lyon fell to Lille. But although backing Lorient makes sense, these two have drawn in 2 of the last 3 head-to-head. Another draw is possible.

Soccer Pick: Draw

Paris Saint-Germain -136 vs OGC Nice +310

When: Saturday, March 5

Paris Saint-Germain is in great form. But PSG isn’t a lock to win this.

On Feb. 19, Nantes upset Paris 3-1. Like PSG, Nice shows a single loss in their last 5. The loss happened back on Feb. 12. Since then, the home dog has won 2 with a draw. Nice can get the win here and the odds are nice.

Soccer Pick: OGC Nice

Strasbourg Alsace +130 vs Stade Reims +220

When: Sunday, March 6

The home underdog shows 2 wins, a couple of losses, and a draw in their last 5. Strasbourg has won twice and drawn twice in their last 4, which is why even though this happens on Reims’ pitch, Strasbourg is the favorite.

These two drew in the last head-to-head. Before the draw, Stade Reims had won the previous two head-to-head matches. But Strasbourg Alsace is playing too well to ignore. The road team is the pick.

Soccer Pick: Strasbourg Alsace

Montpellier HSC +245 vs FC Nantes +110

When: Sunday, March 6

Home squad Nantes is in much better form than Montpellier. The road dog has lost 4-of-5. The lone win happened in a 1-0 match versus Lorient on Feb. 20.

Nantes has won 3 straight with a draw. One of the victories was a stunning 3-1 win against Ligue 1 power Paris Saint-Germain. Give Nantes the nod.

Soccer Pick: Nantes

Clermont Foot 63 +380 vs Lille OSC -147

When: Sunday, March 6

Both squads are in good enough form to win this. Lille gets the edge because this happens on their pitch.

Also, Lille beat Lyon 1-0 in their last on Feb. 27. But Clermont Foot has won 3 with a single loss and a draw. Lille should win. The odds make the road squad an overlay.

Soccer Pick: Clermont Foot 63

AS Monaco +210 vs Olympique Marseille +128

When: Sunday, March 6

Monaco at Marseille should be one of Ligue 1’s most competitive weekend matches. Marseille has won 3 with a loss and a draw.

AS Monaco has a couple of wins, 2 draws, and a loss in their last 5. The odds imply Monaco doesn’t have much shot. But the road squad split the last couple of head-to-head matches. AS Monaco is the play.

Soccer Pick: AS Monaco

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