Football Giants: Ligue 1 2025-26 Past Rivals on Matchday 23

Every weekend in Ligue 1, all clubs clash to improve their standings. Rennes is contributing to the Europa Conference League qualifiers. They defeated PSG 3–1 in the 2025–26 Ligue 1 season. Monaco is placed in the middle of the Ligue 1 table. They beat Nantes 3-1 on February 14, 2026, at Stade Louis II, Monaco. Marseille shared goals 2-2 with Strasbourg in the Ligue 1 2025-26 season.

LOSC shared points 1-1 with Brest at the Stade Pierre-Mauroy. Moreover, Lens is unbeaten 5-0 against Paris FC in the Ligue 1 2025-26 season. Wesley Said, Florian Thauvin, and Rayan Fofana scored the goals for Lens.

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Earlier Foes

Le Havre beat Toulouse 2-1 recently on February 15, 2026, in matchday 22. They scored twice against Toulouse’s single goal. Similarly, Lorient won against Angers with two goals, keeping Angers to zero. Pablo Pagis and Jean Victor scored in this game and won a clean sheet. Meanwhile, Angers made more attempts to score but did not open the scoring in that game.

They won 3-1 against Metz at Stade Saint Symphorien, Longeville-les-Metz. Sadibou Sane, Urie-Michel Mboula, and Kevin Danois scored the goals for Auxerre. On the other hand, Nathan Mbala scored a goal for Metz. Lyon beat Nice 2-0, with Corentin Tolisso and Noah Nartey scoring for the Lyon side.

Forthcoming Locks

Lens vs Monaco

The RC Lens will confront AS Monaco for matchday 23 in the Ligue 1 2025-26 season.

• Date—February 21, 2026
• Venue—Stade Bollaert-Delelis, Lens, France.

Previous Game

In a recent game, Lens faced Rennes on February 7, 2026. In the early stage, Rennes’ Esteban Lepaul scored a goal on the net. At the same time, Odsonne Edouard scored a goal, and Ruben Aguilar scored another goal for Lens. Then Ruben Aguilar received a red card for Lens. Allan Saint-Maxim scored a goal for Lens in the second half. At the end, Lens was unbeaten 3-1 against Rennes in the Ligue 1 2025-26. In their last five fixtures, Lens has won four in a row and lost only once.

Monaco faced PSG in the first leg of a 2-legged playoff in the UEFA Champions League. At the starting point, Monaco dominated after Folarin Balogun scored a goal on the net. PSG has seen their opponent score, sparking attempts on the turf. Desire Doue scored two goals for PSG. Achraf Hakimi scored another goal for the PSG team. At the same time, Aleksandr Golovin received a red card for Monaco. Lastly, PSG closed out the 2025-26 Champions League season with a 3-2 win over Monaco. Monaco has freaky performances but comes back in their successive games. Thus, Lens will have a better chance of winning.

Toulouse vs Paris FC

For matchday 23 in Ligue 1, Toulouse FC and Paris FC will face.

• Date—February 21, 2026
• Venue—Stadium de Toulouse, France.

Previous Game

Toulouse has earned three wins, one draw, and two defeats in their last six matches. At home, they performed better in their last three, with two victories and one draw. Toulouse’s home form in the European competition has been consistent and solid. This team is tough to break at home, unbeaten in eight of their last ten home games. Toulouse’s recent formation is 3-4-3, which they also follow in the upcoming match. Rafik Messali was out due to an ankle injury, and Abu Francis was affected by a broken ankle for this team. Frank Magri is out due to a knee injury, and Mark McKenzie received a red card.

Compared to Paris FC, which struggled offensively, the team maintained a strong defensive presence. They scored only one win from their last six outings, three draws, and two losses. Paris FC has earned one victory, one draw, and one defeat in their last three away games. Their formation is 3-4-2-1, and they will keep it for the upcoming fixture. This team has some suspensions: Adama Camara and Maxime Lopez received red cards. Hamari Traore, an excellent player, suffered an injury. Samir Chergui was affected by a thigh problem, and Thibault De Smet was affected by a tendon injury.  Pierre-Yves Hamel has a muscle issue. As we conclude, Toulouse will triumph without fail in their upcoming game.

PSG vs Metz

In Ligue 1, on matchday 23, Paris Saint-Germain F.C. will face FC Metz.

• Date—February 21, 2026
• Venue—Parc des Princes, Paris, France.

Previous Game

PSG faced Marseille on February 9, 2026, at Parc des Princes, Paris. In the first half, Ousmane Dembele scored two goals for PSG. Facundo Medina scored another goal for the PSG team. Meanwhile, Marseille was under pressure to handle the situation because the PSG team has been scoring goals. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia scored a goal, and Lee Kang-in scored a goal for PSG. In closing, PSG defeated Marseille 5-0 in the Ligue 1 fixture. This season, the PSG club is particularly focusing on the Champions League and concurrently competing in the Ligue 1. They played 22 games, winning 16, drawing 3, and losing 3, in the Ligue standings.

At the bottom of the Metz club, it will undoubtedly improve their performance in the Ligue 1 tournament. Metz shared a goalless 0-0 against LOSC on February 7, 2026. They played 22 matches, winning 3, drawing 4, and losing 15 in the Ligue 1 standings. In their last five games, Metz suffered four consecutive defeats and one draw. Metz sits in 18th position with 13 points in the Ligue 1 table. They will face a top team after their upcoming game’s PSG at the top of the position. Hence, PSG will undoubtedly succeed in their forthcoming match.

Auxerre vs Rennes

The AJ Auxerre will tussle with Stade Rennais F.C. for matchday 23 in the Ligue 1 2025-26 showdown.

• Date—February 22, 2026
• Venue—Stade de l’Abbé-Deschamps, Auxerre.

Previous Game

Auxerre is in a tough spot and is struggling in the Ligue 1 competition. They have managed two draws, just one win, and three defeats. Auxerre is in 16th position with 17 points in the Ligue 1 table. They played 22 games, winning 4, drawing 5, and losing 13 in the Ligue 1 standings. Auxerre are winless in 24 of their last 30 matches in all competitions. At home, they have faint signs of improvement in their last 11 games. Auxerre lost most of their last 15 home league fixtures. Auxerre just missed the relegation zone of Ligue 1 this season.

The Rennes away form has been inconsistent, one of the major reasons for the offense at recent road games. They have a record of one win, one draw, and four losses over their last six league games. Rennes is the only club that keeps participating in the Europa Conference League qualifiers. They finished 22 games with nine victories, seven draws, and six losses in the Ligue 1 table. In their last five games, Rennes had three losses, one win, and one draw. Rennes is placed at 6th position with 34 points in the Ligue 1 standings. Rennes sets up in a 4-2-3-1 formation in the forthcoming fixture. Based on their performances, Rennes will continue with the same tactics to gain an advantage in their upcoming game against Auxerre.

Angers vs LOSC

In matchday 23 of the 2025-26 Ligue 1, Angers SCO will face LOSC Lille.

• Date—February 22, 2026
• Venue— Stade Raymond-Kopa, Angers, France.

Previous Game

Angers face Toulouse in the Ligue 1 tournament on February 8, 2026, at Stade Raymond Kopa, Angers. In the first half, Toulouse tried to score, but Angers’ goalkeeper saved the attempts well. After the first half, neither team has scored. Later, Lilian Raolisoa scored a goal for Angers. At last, Angers defeated Toulouse 1-0 in the Ligue 1 game. Angers are placed in the middle of the Ligue 1 table.

In their last game, LOSC Lille played out a goalless draw with FC Metz. LOSC is also contributing to the UEFA Europa League competition, and they have performed slowly and steadily. LOSC sits in 5th position with 34 points in the Ligue 1 standings. They played 22 games, recording 10 victories, 4 draws, and 8 losses, for an impressive record. So, LOSC will without doubt steal a win in the anticipated game.

Strasbourg vs Lyon

In Ligue 1, on matchday 23, RC Strasbourg Alsace will face Olympique Lyonnais.

• Date-February 22, 2026
• Venue—Stade de la Meinau, Strasbourg.

Previous Game

Strasbourg has earned three wins, a draw, and two losses in their last six matches. Their home record is stronger, with two victories from three fixtures. They have recorded seven clear wins in their last 12 games across all competitions. Strasbourg sits in 7th position with 31 points in the Ligue 1 standings. In their last five games, Strasbourg earned two consecutive wins, two losses, and one draw. After 22 matches, they have 9 wins, 4 draws, and 9 losses in the Ligue 1 table.

Lyon is in remarkable form, having won six consecutive games. Their away record is gradually improving, with only two defeats in their last 11 road fixtures. Lyon is participating in the UEFA Champions League this season. They have played 22 games, recording 14 victories, three draws, and five losses in the Ligue 1 standings. Based on their performances, Lyon appear more likely to secure the win.