PSG will be aiming to stretch their advantage at the Ligue 1 summit on matchday 18 when they travel to Lens. Meanwhile, Lyon will be aiming to put an embarrassing cup exit behind them when they host Toulouse. You can find the Ligue 1 picks for matchday 18 here.
Ligue 1 Picks
Montpellier vs. Monaco
Monaco bid to end a three-game winless sequence on Friday when they travel to Montpellier. The visitors have gone three without a win on the road, but they have won 35 of their last 61 league matches against their opponents. Montpellier are enduring a miserable season after losing 12 of their opening 17. That poor trend makes them hard to support on Friday.
Lille vs. Nice
Draws have been a common trend when these sides have collided, with each of the last three ending in ties. Lille have recorded just two wins in their last 16 home matches against Nice, while the visitors come into this round after winning six of their last nine. An entertaining match looks likely, but the points could be shared.
Lens vs. PSG
PSG have suffered defeats in just two of their last 22 matches against Lens across all competitions. Meanwhile, Lens have won just twice in their last eight home matches in all competitions. PSG’s unbeaten start to the season make them hard to oppose, and it will be among the prominent Ligue 1 picks this weekend.
Rennes vs. Brest
Rennes have failed to win in the last five Breston derbies in the league, but it could be worth noting that two matches over that sequence have ended in draws. However, it is hard to overlook the fact that Brest have lost ten of their 17 matches in the league this season. Therefore, a chance could be taken on the visitors.
Lyon vs. Toulouse
Lyon have avoided defeat in their last 16 matches against Toulouse in the league. However, the hosts have suffered losses in two of their last three league matches. Toulouse have been sound defensively in recent months, keeping clean sheets in four of their last six on the road. Interestingly, that could open the door for value on the visitors when making Ligue 1 picks.
St. Etienne vs. Nantes
Nantes have suffered defeats in just 27% of their matches against St. Etienne. Meanwhile, the hosts have suffered losses in eleven of their first 17 matches in Ligue 1 this season. Nantes don’t fare much better, winning just one in their last 14. Therefore, the preference is for the hosts to win a sixth match in nine at home.
Angers vs. Auxerre
Angers have a very positive record against Auxerre across all competitions, losing just two of their last 19 meetings. Meanwhile, Angers come into this round after winning two on the bounce, which includes a recent home win over Brest. Auxerre have a strong case, but the trends point to the home win on Sunday.
Reims vs. Le Havre
The odds will be stacked against Le Havre this weekend, as they have suffered defeats one each of their last ten away matches against Reims. However, both sides have picked up just six points since returning to action following the winter break. Reims look to be the leading play when making Ligue 1 picks, as they haven’t suffered back-to-back home defeats since August 2022.
Marseille vs. Strasbourg
Marseille are unbeaten in their last six league matches, winning five times over that period. However, they have taken just 12 points in their home matches this season. Strasbourg have picked up wins in each of their last three. But, the fact Marseille have avoided defeat in all 13 home matches against their opponents is hard to dismiss.
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