Ligue 1 action starts on Friday, Sep. 17, when Strasbourg hosts Metz. Top matchups include Lille at Lens and Nice hosting As Monaco. On Sunday, Paris Saint-Germain is a -1 ½ home choice versus rival Lyon. Check out Ligue 1 odds, analysis, and free picks for this weekend’s top Ligue 1 matches.
Top French Ligue 1 Games to Watch this Week (Sep. 17th – 19th)
Metz +330 vs Strasbourg -125
- When: Friday, Sep. 17
Strasbourg won the last head-to-head 2-1. The home team, though, doesn’t look nearly as strong heading into this as they did heading into the last game. Expect Metz to put up a fight. The road squad may not win, but they could force a draw.
Soccer Pick: Draw
Lille +175 vs Lens +149
- When: Saturday, Sep. 18
On Sep. 12, Lens played great in a 3-2 victory against Bordeuax. But Lens’ win wasn’t nearly as impressive as Lille’s 0-0 draw versus one of the Bundesliga’s best teams. Lille faced off agianst top German League squad Wolfsburg in a Champions League match on Sep. 14. The fact Lille forced a draw tells us they’re playing well enough to win this.
Soccer Pick: Lille
Bordeaux +285 vs As Saint-Etienne -109
- When: Saturday, Sep. 18
Neither Bordeaux nor Saint-Etienne are in good form. But on April 11, Saint-Etienne blasted Bordeaux 4-1. At -109, the home team is an overlay.
Soccer Pick: As Saint-Etienne
As Monaco +149 vs Nice +165
- When: Sunday, Sep. 19
Monaco has a couple of wins and a loss in their last 3. Nice is on fire with 3 straight victories. This happens on Nice’s pitch, which should give them an edge. The fact the home team offers better odds is a bonus.
Soccer Pick: Nice
Lorient +220 vs Stade Reims +118
- When: Sunday, Sep. 19
Both teams head into this off victories. Although Stade Reims has a an edge because this happens on their pitch, Lorient has won the last 3 head-to-head, including a match on Feb. 6 this year that Lorient won 1-0.
Soccer Pick: Lorient
Stade Brest +265 vs Clermont Foot -109
- When: Sunday, Sep. 19
On Sep. 11, Clermont Foot crashed back to earth. A Ligue 2 squad last season, Clermont faced Paris Saint-Germain. PSG dominated the home team in this 4-0. Brest has 2 losses and 3 draws in their last 5. Although they won’t beat Clermont, they could force a draw. That’s the way we’re playing it.
Soccer Pick: Draw
Nantes +255 vs Angers +103
- When: Sunday, Sep. 19
Angers has won 3 and drawn twice in their last 5. Nantes has lost 3 straight. But even though Angers is in better form, Nantes took the last head-to-head 3-1. At the odds, the road squad is worth backing.
Soccer Pick: Nantes
Montpellier +160 vs Estac Troyes +150
- When: Sunday, Sep. 19
Each team won their last match 2-0, Troyes over Metz and Montpellier against Saint-Etienne. We can throw a dart to decide the winner of their head-to-head on Sunday. Or we could back the draw.
Soccer Pick: Draw
Stade Rennes +275 vs Marseille -108
- When: Sunday, Sep. 19
Marseille has won 4-of-5 with a draw, including winning 2 straight. At -108, Marseille is an overlay.
Soccer Pick: Marseille
Lyon +1 ½ (-106) vs Paris Saint-Germain -1 ½ (-125)
- When: Sunday, Sep. 19
PSG has won their last 4 matches by at least 2 goals. Lyon is much better than any of Paris’ last 5 opponents. The road team heads into this after a 3-1 victory over Strasbourg. We’ll take the goal and a half.
Soccer Pick: Lyon
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