Before the Round – Trends on France Ligue 1 (16-17/09)

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Will this season’s Ligue 1 have a close title race for a change? So far, Monaco are top of the league, with Paris Saint-Germain and Marseille chasing them.

Marseille will be in action this weekend against Toulouse. Meanwhile, last-place Lyon are looking for a first win after sacking manager Laurent Blanc.

Rennes – Lille

Lille went unbeaten in their last six matches in all competitions against Rennes. Les Dogues took four points from six last season against Rennes.

Rennes are unbeaten this season, but three of their four matches ended in draws. Each of Rennes’ last three matches ended in draws. Two of the three matches saw both teams score.

Lille took seven points from the opening four matches. Les Dogues are playing well defensively, conceding just five goals. However, they only scored five goals.

• No defeats can be found in Stade Rennais's 8 most recent games in Ligue 1.
• In their 10 most recent away matches of Ligue 1, Lille OSC have achieved just 1 win.
• Stade Rennais have succeeded in scoring at least 2 goals in their last 6 home games in Ligue 1.
• In their 8 most recent matches of Ligue 1, Lille OSC have been undefeated 7 times.
• Prediction: Over 2.5 goals.

Lens – Metz

Lens and Metz last played in Ligue 1 during the 2021-22 season. Lens picked up four points from their last two meetings. The Red and Gold did not start the campaign well. They lost three of their opening four games.

Metz go into the match unbeaten in their last three fixtures. They took five points from those three games. Two of their last three matches ended as 2-2 draws.

Lens scored just one goal in their last two games. They are struggling to score goals this season, with only four scored this term. Lens and Lyon conceded the most goals in Ligue 1 after four games, with 10.

• RC Lens are undefeated in 35 of their last 42 Ligue 1 games.
• FC Metz have been conceding 2.25 goals on average in their games (Ligue 1).
• A period of 9 straight home games without a defeat marks the Ligue 1 campaign of RC Lens.
• FC Metz are conceding an average of 2.50 goals in away Ligue 1 games.
• Prediction: Both teams to score.

Marseille – Toulouse

Marseille won their last six matches against Toulouse in all competitions. The teams combined for over 3.5 goals last season in their two Ligue 1 meetings.

Toulouse are not in good form going into the match on Sunday. They failed to win any of their last three matches in Ligue 1. Toulouse conceded 2.0 goals or more in their last two matches.

Marseille are unbeaten this season, with eight points out of 12 points on offer. OM conceded just four times in Ligue 1. Marseille won both of their Ligue 1 home matches ahead of Sunday’s game versus Toulouse.

• Olympique Marseille are unbeaten in 7 of their last 8 home Ligue 1 games.
• Toulouse FC are undefeated in 8 of their last 9 league games.
• The average number of goals conceded by Olympique Marseille is 0.50 for their home Ligue 1 matches.
• Toulouse FC are unbeaten in 6 of their 7 most recent away matches (Ligue 1).
• Prediction: Olympique Marseille to win.

Lyon - Le Havre

Lyon and Le Havre have not played since 2009. Sunday’s match is a must-win for both clubs. Le Havre took five points from their opening 12 games. Lyon, on the other hand, are winless this season and are in last place.

Le Havre go into the game unbeaten in two straight matches. They scored 2.0 goals or more in each of their last two fixtures.

Lyon are bottom of the Ligue 1 table, with one point after four games. Les Gones conceded 10 times and scored just three goals. Gennaro Gattuso was appointed manager of Lyon this week after Blanc’s sacking.

• Lyon have achieved just 1 wins of their last 6 Ligue 1 games.
• There have been over 2.5 goals in 4 of the latest Ligue 1 matches of Le Havre AC.
• Lyon have seen over 2.5 goals in their last 7 home games in Ligue 1.
• Le Havre AC are conceding an average of 2.00 goals in their away games (Ligue 1).
• Prediction: Over 2.5 goals.