While PSG might have found a route back to the top of the Ligue 1 standings, the reigning national and European champions certainly haven’t had their way this season.
With the race to finish the Champions League looking like it could go down to the wire, we have another packed French calendar this weekend.
With the action on Sunday, we’ve taken a look at some of the most compelling Ligue 1 betting tips available.
16:15 Metz-Lyon
Embarking on what has become a sensational purple run, Lyon are certainly finding the atmosphere in their camp red hot. Rightly receiving a round of plaudits from across the continent, Paulo Fonseca’s men will travel to Lorraine on Sunday afternoon smelling the opportunity to extend their stellar run of form. Winning six of their seven Europa League appearances this season and leading the hunt for the top spot, Les Gones have also rocketed up the Ligue 1 standings. Last seen in a domestic match earning a 2-1 home win against Brest, the former Roma boss has seen his team win their previous seven consecutive appearances in all competitions. Starting the New Year with another dominant display as they claimed a 3-1 win in Monaco, Lyon should also be excited by their sustained away success. In addition to winning their last three consecutive away games by a 6-2 aggregate score, Fonseca’s men have also won four of their previous five meetings away from the Parc Olympique Lyonnais.
While Metz could have caused a real surprise last season by securing their return to Ligue 1, it is no secret that Les Garnets are considered a overwhelming relegation candidate this time around. Sitting at the bottom of the table and showing a number of problems throughout the 2025/26 campaign, Benoit Tavenot’s side look set to lose their top-flight status with a whimper this year. Last seen losing 2-1 at the hands of Strasbourg, the Lorraine side will prepare for a tough test when they return to the Stade Saint-Symphorein this weekend. Seeing their Coupe de France adventure come to an infamous end earlier this month when they fell to a woeful 4-0 at home to Ligue 2 side Montpellier, Metz are undergoing a public crisis. Closing out 2025 with an action-packed 3-2 defeat against reigning French champions PSG, Sunday’s hosts have also picked up just one point in any of their previous six consecutive meetings against Ligue 1 opposition.
Metz vs Lyon Betting Tip: Lyon to score in both halves @ 31/20 with Pribet
16:15 Paris FC vs Angers
Making their iconic Ligue 1 debut this season, it’s no secret that Les Bleus’ only goal is to maintain their top-flight status in 2026. While Stéphane Gilli’s men might have begun their famous domestic adventure amid a long struggle, the former Morocco coach has seen his resurgent team show plenty of improvement since opening the New Year. Last seen securing what could prove to be a season-defining 2-1 victory in Nantes, the Parisians have rocketed out of the relegation zone and are desperate to extend their lead over the chasing group when they return to the French capital this weekend. After causing what was a miraculous upset on January 12, as they extended their Coupe de France campaign thanks to a famous 1-0 victory over bitter local rivals and reigning European champions PSG, Paris finds the atmosphere in their camp really high. Sniffing out a golden opportunity when they return home here, Gilli’s side have also won three of their previous four appearances in all competitions.
While Angers could open this weekend’s matches with only their goal difference keeping them out of the top half of the Ligue 1 table, Les Scoistes are enduring what has become a worrying routine. Last seen falling to a thrilling 5-2 home defeat against Marseille, Alexandre Dujeux’s side have returned down to earth since opening the New Year. Seeing their respective Coupe de France adventure come to an end on January 10 when they suffered penalty shoot-out heartbreak at home against Toulouse, Sunday’s guests have now lost each of their three previous domestic appearances in all competitions. Angers, who suffered a 2-1 defeat at the hands of Le Havre earlier this month, should also be worried about their most recent trip to the French capital. Notably, Dujeux’s side suffered a routine 3-1 defeat when they last traveled to Paris for a Ligue 2 battle in April 2024.
Paris FC vs Angers Betting Tip: Yassin Belkhdim to receive a card @ 10/3 with Luckster
Sunday’s Ligue 1 double
- Metz vs Lyon – Lyon will score in both halves @ 31/20
- Paris FC vs Angers – Yassin Belkhdim will receive a card @ 10/3
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