The high-quality action in France’s Ligue 1 resumes following the international break this weekend. Monaco and PSG are both in action on Friday, while Marseille take to the field on Saturday. You can find our Ligue 1 soccer picks for matchday 12 here.
Ligue 1 Soccer Picks
Monaco vs. Brest
Monaco have a dominant record in historical matches against Brest, winning each of the previous five.
They also boast a 75% win rate in matches between the sides at Stade Louis II. Defense has been king for Monaco this term, conceding just eight goals in eleven rounds.
That platform could be key for their chances of putting pressure on PSG at the summit.
PSG vs. Toulouse
PSG’s record against Toulouse raises questions, as the Parisians have failed to win in their last two against their opponents.
However, the champions come into the round after losing just once in their last 40 matches in Ligue 1.
Toulouse have won three on the bounce, but haven’t won four in succession since 2010-11. Despite their fine record on the road, it would take a brave bettor to go against Luis Enrique’s side.
Lens vs. Marseille
Lens will be chasing back-to-back wins for the second time this season following their victory over Nantes before the international break. Marseille’s record on the road is the key angle, as they have won six of their last seven.
Their attacking record should prove to be enough at Stade Bollaert-Delelis on Saturday.
St. Etienne vs. Montpellier
The historical record makes for grim reading for St. Etienne this weekend, as they have won just three of their last eleven matches against Montpellier. Meanwhile, the visitors have won each of their last four against their opponents.
St. Etienne’s 25 goals conceded this term is among the worst, but Montpellier have also conceded at least once in each of their last 17. Home advantage could be crucial.
Reims vs. Lyon
Reims have avoided defeat in their last seven home matches against Lyon, and could equal their best run since 1974 against their rivals. Despite off-field issues, Lyon have avoided defeat in their last six.
However, the head-to-head advantage could prove too important to overlook on Saturday for betting purposes.
Lille vs. Rennes
Lille have avoided defeat in their last ten league matches against Rennes, and have netted at least once in each of the last 13.
Meanwhile, the hosts have suffered just three defeats in their last 48 home matches against this weekend’s opponents.
Lille look incredibly hard to overlook, especially considering that Rennes have lost more matches than they have won in this calendar year.
Nantes vs. Le Havre
Le Havre have failed to score in their last two matches against Nantes, while the home side has suffered just a single defeat in their last 15 matches against their rivals with home field advantage.
However, the chance could be taken on the draw this weekend. Nantes have failed to win in 13 of their last 14 home matches.
Auxerre vs. Angers
Auxerre have failed to win in their last six league matches against Angers. The home side have also won four of their last six.
But, Angers have scored at least once in each of their last nine. Interestingly, this fixture has ended in a draw in 100% of the occasions that it has been played.
Nice vs. Strasbourg
Nice have avoided defeat in their last seven league matches, meaning only PSG are currently on a longer unbeaten sequence. Strasbourg have already scored 20 goals this season, which is their most at this stage since 1979-80.
However, they have struggled on the road, having failed to win in their last nine. Therefore, a home win looks a solid angle.
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