2024-25 Ligue 1 Matchday 27: Stats, Odds, Schedule and Predictions

The 2024-25 Ligue 1 season has been an absolute treat for football fans. Every match brought excitement and kept us intact until the final whistle. It’s not just about being a top league; it’s about consistently delivering thrilling moments and maintaining that charm year after year. Ligue 1 has done just that, and this season has been no different. Sadly, the season will wrap up soon, but let’s not dwell on that. Instead, let’s focus on the present, where the competition is heating up. Matchday 27 is just around the corner, and the excitement is real. Fans can’t wait to see their favorite teams in action, showcasing skills, strategies, and passion to keep everyone on their toes. To simplify things, we’ve compiled predictions for Matchday 27, complete with schedules, venues, and more. Make sure to stay tuned for regular updates on all the action. And if Ligue 1 isn’t your only love, don’t worry; we’ve got predictions and insights on plenty of other football leagues, too. With this, let’s also look at what happened on the recent Matchday 26 of the Ligue 1 Showdown.

The 2024-25 Ligue 1 Matchday 27 has featured enjoyable and disappointing matches. The Nice vs. Auxerre match was quite a dull game, which ended with a 1-1 draw. Then the Lille team, which met the Nantes, had a challenging 1-0 loss to the Nantes team. Monaco looked good when they met Angers for Matchday 26, where the battle ended with a 2-0 win. The Lens vs Rennes matchup ended with a 1-0 win for Lens. The Lyonnaise vs. Le Havre showdown created an incredible thrill till the very end, where the Lyonnaise team’s offense delivered about four goals, and the Le Havre team was also good on their note to score about two goals. Then came the Brest vs. Reims Ligue 1 matchup, and unfortunately, the clash ended with a scoreless draw, which was the only scoreless draw of the clash. The Strasbourg vs. Toulouse matchday ended with a decent 2-1 win for the Strasbourg. Then the PSG, as usual, came up with their stunning performances, and on Matchday 26, the PSG dominated the Marseille team with a 3-1 score. That’s how the Matchday 26 of the Ligue 1 Showdown went, but disappointments also arose. Ligue 1 Matchday 26 was marked by an unexpected twist during the Montpellier vs. St. Etienne clash, as the match had to be suspended due to disruptive fan behavior. It was truly an unforeseen incident that brought the day to a dramatic close. Coming to the Matchday 27, fans look forward to see their teams back on the field, playing their best and fighting hard to win. There’s still plenty of action and excitement ahead in this Ligue 1 season. Let’s see whether the teams and the players are playing up to the fans’ expectations on the Matchday 27 of the Ligue 1 Showdown.

Predictions:

Strasbourg vs. Olympique Lyonnais

The Olympique Lyonnaise will meet the Strasbourg team for the Matchday 27 of the 2024-25 Ligue 1 Showdown. This highly anticipated showdown is scheduled for Friday, March 28, 2025 (Friday) at the Stade de la Meinau. Both the teams are in a good position in the Ligue 1 Standings, where Lyonnais is in fifth place, and Strasbourg is in seventh of the Ligue 1 Standings. So, the clash between two proficient teams will make the audience highly engaged until the end. More importantly, both teams are heading to this clash with victories in their prior matchups, which tend to see a similar end in this matchup.

The Strasbourg team came from a 2-1 win against the Toulouse side, and the Lyonnais team won a 4-2 victory over the Le Havre. Coming to the Strasbourg team, they are maintaining a decent record on either side of the field, which is seen by their recent six-game unbeaten streak. On the flip side. The Lyonnaise also looks too good, and their offensive actions look too perfect with forwards like Alexandre Lacazette, Rayan Cherki, Ernest Nuamah, and Mama Baldé. Also, they have the best defense, which will likely limit Strasbourg from scoring high. However, with Strasbourg enjoying the home team advantage, the clash will likely end in a draw, with both sides potentially scoring three goals each.

Stade de Reims vs. Olympique Marseille

Matchday 27 of the 2024-25 Ligue 1 Showdown will feature a battle between Stade Reims and Olympique Marseille teams. This matchup will occur on March 29, 2025, at Stade Auguste-Delaune II. The last encounter between these two teams concluded in a thrilling 2-2 draw, leaving fans wondering if this clash will follow a similar pattern or take an entirely different turn this time. The Marseille team occupies a significant position in the Ligue 1 Standings. They are in the top second place with 49 points and are expected to have an excellent end for this season. The recent loss of Marseille to PSG is quite disappointing, but the Marseille’s are determined to turn things around in this matchup with their solid squad.

The Stade de Reims, on the flip side, is currently placed in the 15th position of the 2024-25 Ligue 1 Standings with 23 points. If they step two points down, the team will be in danger of getting into the relegation zone. So, it would be better if the Reims made a decisive turnaround as soon as possible. The recent game of the Reims team ended with a scoreless draw over the Brest, in which the Reims team maintained only 28% possession. Also, the recent form of the Reims team in all competitions looks too terrible. If Reims continues the same trend, they will likely face many struggles in this matchup to Marseille.

AS Saint-Étienne vs. PSG

St-Étienne will welcome the PSG team for the Matchday 27 of the 2024-25 Ligue 1 Showdown. This highly awaited clash will occur at Geoffroy-Guichard on March 29, 2025. The PSG team enters this clash with a 3-1 win against Marseille, which is quite impressive. Throughout the 26 matches played, the PSG team has won about 21 games, losing only five. This shows that the team stays more balanced and efficient on either side of the field. A strong squad containing players like Gianluigi Donnarumma, Marquinhos, Achraf Hakimi, Ousmane Dembélé, Vitinha, and more remains the main reason the team has held the Ligue 1 Championships continuously for four years and several years in the Ligue 1 history. So, the team is, as usual, anticipated to showcase their dominance over the opponents for this match as well.

The St-Étienne team, in the meantime, currently holds 17th place in the Ligue 1 standings with just 20 points. They differ from the PSG team, where the St-Étienne has won only five games throughout the 25 matches. They could have made it to six games, but unfortunately, their recent meeting with the Montepellier team was suspended. Seeing the St-Étienne entering the clash without a win in their recent ten games is very upsetting. But still, they tried to score a goal over PSG in their last meeting, which ended with a 2-1 win for PSG. So, if the St-Étienne makes some corrections on either end, they can end the game with a decent score.

AS Monaco vs. OGC Nice

The Monaco and OGC Nice teams are set to meet each other on the Matchday 27 of the 2024-25 Ligue 1 Showdown. They will battle at the Louis II Stadium on March 29, 2025. Monaco and the Nice teams have a nice spot in the Ligue 1 Standings, where Monaco is in third place, followed by Nice in fourth place. So, this Derby de la Côte d’Azur derby will be nothing short of entertainment and engagement. The last time when these two teams met, the matchup ended with a 2-1 win for the Nice, where the Nice team had a home team advantage for that matchup. Coming to this clash, Monaco has the advantage of playing at home, which adds excitement. Fans are curious to see if this will help them win.

The OGC Nice enters this clash with a 1-1 draw against the Auxerre team, in which Evann Guessand netted the lone goal for the Nice squad. Coming to their recent form, the Nice side team has won four games, lost one, and drawn one. The form of the team on the offensive, as well as the defensive form, looks much better. The Nice squad will likely deliver better game tactics in this clash. The Monaco team, on the flip side, enters this clash with a 0-2 win against the Angers, which extended the unbeaten streak to three. Monaco’s attacking lineup is strong, but their defense needs to improve. With the advantage of playing at home, they are expected to secure a win by a margin of two or three goals.

Toulouse FC vs. Stade Brestois

The Stade Brest and the Toulouse teams will unite to battle on the Matchday 27 of the 2024-25 Ligue 1 Show. This matchup is scheduled for March 30, 2025 (Sunday) at Stadium de Toulouse. Currently, the Brest team is in ninth place in the Ligue 1 Standings, and the Toulouse is in tenth place, separated by a three-point difference. The Toulouse team failed to score against the Brest in their last meeting, ending the game with a 2-0 win for the Brest. Coming to this clash, the Toulouse team is coming up with a probability of winning this game. Since the Toulouse team has dealt with home-field advantage, they will likely turn things up for this matchup.

Seeing the recent form of the Toulouse, they look pretty good, except for their recent 2-1 loss against the Strasbourg team. Both sides of the Toulouse teams are decent and are expected to maintain the same trend for this match. The Stade Brest, on the contrary, heads into this battle with a scoreless draw over the Reims. It is disappointing to see the recent unsteady form of the Brest team. The Brest team has won only one game in their recent eight clashes in all competitions. Their struggles are not solely due to defensive issues; their inconsistent attack has also contributed to their recent setbacks. As a result, the team might follow the same pattern in this away game and fail to find the back of the net.

Auxerre vs. Montpellier

The Auxerre vs. Montpellier clash is scheduled for March 30, 2025, at the Stade de l’Abbé Deschamps as part of Matchday 27 in the 2024-25 Ligue 1 season. The Auxerre team is in eleventh place in the Ligue 1 Standings with 32 points, while the Montpellier team is at the bottom with just 15 points. Montpellier finds itself on the brink of relegation, with recent performances offering little hope. The team has suffered seven consecutive defeats, failing to score in six of those matches. This poor run of form suggests their chances of returning are extremely low in the limited time. On the flip side, the Auxerre team enters this matchup with a 1-1 draw against the Nice team, in which Florian Aye netted the lone goal for Auxerre. The Auxerre side has decent form on their offense, where their defense is enough to limit the Montpellier from going scoreless. The Auxerre team will likely win this matchup with one or two goals.

Angers SCO vs. Stade Rennais

Stade Rennais and Angers SCO are heading head to head on the Matchday 27 of the 2024-25 Ligue 1 Showdown. This matchup is scheduled at Stade Raymond Kopa on March 30, 2025. Rennes holds 12th place in the Ligue 1 standings with 29 points, while Angers sits in 14th with 27 points. In their last encounter, Rennes claimed a 2-0 victory. Historically, Rennes has dominated the head-to-head clashes against Angers SCO. Looking ahead to this matchup, a similar outcome is anticipated due to Angers’ poor form. The team hasn’t scored in three consecutive games and failed to capitalize on their home advantage. As they head into this away fixture, another disappointing performance seems likely for Angers.

The Stade Rennais team, on the flip, has ended their recent matchup with a 1-0 loss against the Lens team. The Rennes team will be entering the match to turn things around. Rennes has been inconsistent, alternating between wins and losses, frustrating their fans. They tend to secure victories against lower-ranked teams but struggle against more vigorous, competitive opponents. They need significant improvement in both attack and defense to improve their chances in future matches. This would help them become a more formidable team in upcoming encounters.

Le Havre vs. FC Nantes

Matchday 27 of the Ligue 1 Showdown will feature a battle between Le Havre and FC Nantes team. This clash between Le Havre and Nantes team will take place on March 30, 2025 (Sunday) at Stade Océane. The Nantes team is in 13th place while the Le Havre is in 16th place of the Ligue 1 Standings. The Nantes team comes into this matchup after securing a 1-0 victory over Lille OSC in their recent game. During that match, they held only 32% possession, with three of their ten shots on target. Nantes’ offensive unit has been performing reasonably well, often managing to score at least one goal per game. However, their defensive weaknesses have been a significant concern. For this clash, Nantes is expected to deliver one or two goals against Le Havre.

The Le Havre team, meanwhile, approaches this matchup following a 4-2 defeat against the Lyonnaise squad. Similar to Nantes, Le Havre has shown good momentum in their attacking play. However, significant defensive mistakes have pushed them into a precarious position, leaving them at risk of relegation this season. For this clash, they will aim to leverage their home-field advantage and focus on getting on the scoresheet.

LOSC Lille vs. RC Lens

The Lille team will host RC Lens for Matchday 27 of the 2024-25 Ligue 1 Showdown. This game is scheduled for March 30, 2025, at Stade Pierre-Mauroy. Lille and RC Lens have strong standings in Ligue 1, with Lille in sixth place, holding 44 points, and RC Lens in eighth place with 39 points. Given their close competition, this is expected to be an engaging match. In their last meeting, Lille secured a 2-0 away victory, showing their ability to turn the game in their favor.

Recently, Lille won three out of their last five Ligue 1 matches and displayed a balanced performance on both ends of the field, which could work to their advantage in this matchup. RC Lens, on the other hand, is also a solid team in Ligue 1. Coming off a 1-0 win against Rennes, they are currently on a two-game winning streak. However, their defensive weaknesses against more vigorous opponents remain a concern. With this being an away game, RC Lens might face challenges, giving Lille a potential edge to secure a favorable result.