Rise of the Locks: Ligue 1 2025-26 Past Rivals in Football

After two weeks off, a football world-mesmerizing performance bounces back in the Ligue 1. Angers beat Nantes 4-1 in the 2025-26 Ligue 1 season. For this reason, Himad Abdelli (17′), Sidiki Cherif (60′), Harouna Djibirin (85′), and Lilian Raolisoa (90+4′) scored for Angers. On the other end, a goal was scored by Fabien Centonze (81′) for Nantes. Furthermore, Rennes defeated Brest 3-1 in the 2025-26 Ligue 1 season. Esteban Lepaul (24′), Musa Al-Taamari (25′), and Mohamed Kader Meite (87′) scored for the Rennes side.

Similar to Brest, the goal was scored by only one player, Mama Balde, in the 13th minute. PSG defeated Metz 3-2 in the Ligue 1 2025-26 season. For this purpose, Jessy Deminguet (42′) and Giorgi Tsitaishvili (81′) scored for the Metz side. Drop into the world of football with the latest updates and fresh news.

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Previous Challengers

Additionally, Toulouse defeated Paris FC 3-0 in the 2025-26 Ligue 1 season. At the same time, Santiago Hidalgo (28′) and Yann Gboho (37′, 69′) scored for the Toulouse side. In another exciting matchup, Lyon is unbeaten 1-0 over Le Havre in the Ligue 1 2025-26 season. Pavel Sulc scored goals for the Lyon side. Likewise, Strasbourg shared points-tie performances with Lorient in the Ligue 1 2025-26 season.

However, Lens beat Nice 2-0 in the 2025-26 Ligue 1 season. The goal was scored by Odsonne Edouard (15′, 57′) for the Lens side. LOSC was stunned 4-3 by Auxerre in the Ligue 1 2025-26. Nathan Ngoy received a red card for LOSC. Meanwhile, Clement Akpa (60′) got a red card for Auxerre. In the final match, Marseille dominated 1-0 over Monaco, where Mason Greenwood (82′) scored for the Marseille team. Explore in-depth information about sports and the latest updates.

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Monaco vs Lyon

AS Monaco will face Olympique Lyonnais on matchday 17 of the 2025-26 Ligue 1 season. Check out all the in-depth information on Ligue 1 appraisals.

• Date—January 3, 2026
• Venue—Stade Louis II, Monaco.

Prediction

In the French Cup, Monaco beat Auxerre 2-1 in the round of 64. The goals were scored by Mika Biereth (8′, 74′) for the Monaco side. On the other end, Auxerre scored a goal by Assane Diousse El Hadji (29′). Regardless, Monaco scored 17 shots and nine shots on target. Their possession was ground state with 13 fouls and three yellow cards.

Similarly, Auxerre gained 15 shots and seven shots on target. They had low passes, 11 fouls, and four yellow cards. Monaco has played 16 matches with seven wins, two draws, and seven losses in the Ligue 1 2025-26 season.

Conversely, Lyon is unbeaten 3-0 against Saint-Cyr Collonges in the French Cup this year. Abner Vinicius (52′) and Pavel Sulc (85′, 90′) scored for the Lyon side. Moreover, Lyon’s recent performances are based on their bounce back, also in Ligue 1 games. They have 22 shots and nine shots on target. They had moderate possession through ground passes with three fouls and zero yellow cards. On the other hand, Saint-Cyr Collonges scored three shots and zero shots on target.

However, Lyon secured a place in the UEFA Europa League group stage this year. They played 16 matches, winning 8, drawing 3, and losing 5 in the Ligue 1 table. In the current five Ligue 1 matches, Lyon has two wins, one draw, and two losses. As we conclude, Monaco will have a home-turf advantage to steal in their upcoming matches.

Marseille vs Nantes

For matchday 17 of the 2025-26 Ligue 1, Olympique de Marseille and FC Nantes will meet.

• Date—January 4, 2026
• Venue—Stade Velodrome, Marseille, France.

Prediction

For the 64th round of the French Cup, Marseille, unbeaten over FBBP 01, was played without a goal on the FBBP 01 side. On the other end, goals were scored by Leonardo Balerdi (8′), Mason Greenwood (59′), Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg (64′), and Igor Paixao (66′). Some more players, Bilal Nadir (77′) and Tadjidine Mmadi (87′), scored for Marseille. They scored 16 shots and nine shots on target. Their possession of both yellow cards and passes scored zero, and they had 11 fouls.

Instead, Marseille has equally participated in the UEFA Champions League group stage. They sit in third position with 16 matches completed in the Ligue 1 2025-26 table. Further, Marseille has 10 wins, two draws, and four losses, totaling 32 points in the Ligue 1 standings. In the last five games of Marseille, there were three wins, one draw, and only one loss.

Compared to Nantes, Concarneau defeated Nantes in the French Cup. Bahmed Deuff (15′), Youssef El-Arabi (23′), Fabien Centonze (38′), and Matthis Abline (51′, 58′) scored for Nantes. On the other end, Concarneau’s goals were scored by Nicolas Cozza (18′), Amadou Samoura (45′), and Youssouf Soukouna (74′). Likewise, Nantes shows seven shots and five shots on target. Their ground state passes with 18 fouls and three yellow cards.

Coupled with that, Concarneau had 12 shots and six shots on target—their zero passes with nine fouls in the French Cup. Nantes is in last place in the Ligue 1 standings. They played 16 matches, winning 2, drawing 5, and losing 9. In their recent five games, they have had three losses and two draws, which shows they are far from perfect. Thus, Marseille will undoubtedly grab a triumph.

Brest vs Auxerre

In the Ligue 1 2025-26, Stade Brestois 29 will clash with AJ Auxerre in matchday 17.

• Date—January 4, 2026
• Venue—Stade Francis-Le Blé, Brest.

Prediction

Brest ended in a 1-1 draw with Avranches for the round of 64 in the French Cup. For this reason, Remy Labeau Lascary (34′) scored for Brest. Julien Le Cardinal (21′) received a red card. While, Brest displayed six shots and one shot on target. They lost their lowly passes in the French Cup, with 15 fouls.

Avranches scored four shots and one shot on target. Moreover, Brest is in 11th place with 19 points, indicating moderate flow. In their recent five matches, they had three wins and two losses.

Auxerre lost 1-2 against Monaco in the French Cup. In the Ligue 1 competition, Auxerre has performed moderately. In addition, Auxerre has fewer shots overall and fewer shots on target. Their possession down rate throughout lowly passes with faint fouls. This team needs to improve the defensive and offensive sides.

In essence, Auxerre finished 16^th place in the Ligue 1 standings with 12 points. In particular, they have completed 16 matches, with three victories, three draws, and ten losses in the 2025-26 Ligue 1. In the current five games, Auxerre has one win, two draws, and two losses across all competitions. As a result, Brest will have a greater possibility of securing a victory.

Lorient vs Metz

FC Lorient will face FC Metz in matchday 17 of the Ligue 1 2025-26 showdown.

• Date—January 4, 2026
• Venue—Stade du Moustoir, Lorient.

Prediction

In the French Cup, Lorient defeated Gosier 7-0 in the round of 64 game. Bamba Dieng (2′, 13′, 38′), Dermane Karim (25′), Mohamed Bamba (33′, 75′), and Trevan Sanusi (79′) for Lorient. At that time, Lorient scored 23 shots with ten shots on target. Their possession passed through vile passes with seven fouls. On the other hand, Gosier displays one shot and zero shots on target. In the Ligue table, Lorient is placed in 12th position with 18 points. In their last five games, two victories, three draws. They completed 16 games with four wins, six draws, and six losses in the Ligue 1 standings.

Correspondingly, Metz recorded an impressive 3-0 win over Biesheim in the round of 64 of the French Cup. Goals were scored by Boubacar Traore (9′, 47′) and Sadibou Sane (65′) for the Metz team. Additionally, Metz scored nine shots and three shots on target. Their possession was through lowly passes with 11 fouls. Metz is at the bottom of the Ligue 1 table and will need to improve in their upcoming matches. They have played 16 games, with three victories, two draws, and 11 losses. Therefore, Lorient will surely hold on to a win in their upcoming match.

Le Havre vs Angers

In Ligue 1, on matchday 17, Le Havre AC will face Angers SCO.

• Date—January 4, 2026
• Venue—Stade Oceane, Le Havre.

Prediction

Le Havre lost 0-2 to Amiens SC of the French Cup 2025. The goals were scored by Ilyes Hamache (11′) and Kylian Kaiboue (30′) for Amiens SC. Meanwhile, Le Havre had 17 shots and three shots on target. They’re down to 13 fouls and one yellow card for this competition. Le Havre secured 15th position with 15 points in the Ligue 1 standings. In particular, they have played 16 games, with three wins, six draws, and seven losses in the Ligue 1.

Angers’s tie performance ended in a draw against Les Herbiers in the French Cup. Meanwhile, Benjamin Brelivet (53′) received a red card for Les Herbiers. Additionally, Angers recorded six shots, including one on target. Their possession throughout down passes results in more fouls. They finished 10th in the Ligue 1 table with 22 points. Likewise, Angers completed 16 Ligue 1 matches with six wins, four draws, and six losses. According to their performances, Le Havre will gain an edge.

PSG vs Paris FC

For matchday 17 in the Ligue 1 2025-26 season, Paris Saint-Germain F.C. will confront Paris FC.

• Date—January 4, 2026
• Venue—Parc des Princes, Paris, France.

Prediction

PSG secured a 4-0 victory against Vendée Fontenay Foot for the round of 64 in the French Cup. Goals were scored by Desire Doue (25′), Ousmane Dembele (34′), and Goncalo Ramos (53′, 58′) for PSG. In fact, PSG took 10 shots, of which eight were on target. Their possession throughout down passes without fouls. On the other side, Vendee Fontenay Foot earned five shots and two shots on target. In addition, PSG is in second place in the Ligue 1 table, behind the top position with 36 points.

Paris FC dominated US Raon-I’Etape 3-0 for the round of 64 in the French Cup. Meanwhile, Jonathan Ikone (32′, 79′, 87′) scored goals for Paris FC. Furthermore, Paris FC had 20 shots and eight shots on target. Their possession is lowly passed with moderate fouls. They are in 14th place in the Ligue 1 table with 16 points. In the last five Ligue 1 games, Paris FC has three losses and two draws. So, PSG will, beyond a doubt, succeed in their forthcoming match.