The matchday 24 of the Ligue 1 2025-26 season will occur from 27 February to 1 March 2026, a crucial match at both ends of the table. The French Ligue 1 has finished the middle stage of the season, and the title race is becoming more competitive, while the relegation threat is looming. The Ligue 1 matchday 24 could change the season’s trajectory. A complete schedule is given below with key previews and predictions.
League Situation Overview
Ligue 1 is approaching midseason, and the title race is becoming increasingly competitive. Clubs involved in the race include Paris Saint-Germain F.C., RC Lens, Olympique Lyonnais, Olympique de Marseille, and LOSC Lille. Additionally, PSG and Marseille are participating in the UEFA Champions League this season. Lyon and Lille are competing in the UEFA Europa League. Rennes is also taking part in the Europa Conference League qualifiers.
Currently, Nantes and Metz are in the relegation zone in the 2025-26 Ligue 1 season. The top seed, PSG, has scored 12 goals in its last five Ligue 1 matches. Meanwhile, the second-ranked Lens has scored 12 goals in its last five matches.
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Matchday Schedule
Strasbourg vs. Lens
Date: February 27, 2026
Time: 02:45 p.m. ET | 11:45 a.m. PT | 01:15 a.m. IST (Next Day)
Venue: Stade de la Meinau in Strasbourg.
Rennes vs. Toulouse
Date: February 28, 2026
Time: 11:00 a.m. ET | 08:00 a.m. PT | 09:30 p.m. IST (Next Day)
Venue: Roazhon Park in Rennes.
Monaco vs. Angers
Date: February 28, 2026
Time: 01:00 p.m. ET | 10:00 a.m. PT 11:30 p.m. IST
Venue: Stade Louis II in Monaco.
Le Havre vs. PSG
Date: February 28, 2026
Time: 03:05 p.m. ET | 12:05 p.m. PT | 01:35 a.m. IST (Next Day)
Venue: Stade Océane in Le Havre.
Paris FC vs. Nice
Date: March 1, 2026
Time: 09:00 a.m. ET | 06:00 a.m. PT | 07:30 p.m. IST (Next Day)
Venue: Stade Jean-Bouin in Paris.
Lorient vs. Auxerre
Date: March 1, 2026
Time: 11:15 a.m. ET | 08:15 a.m. PT | 09:45 p.m. IST (Next Day)
Venue: Stade du Moustoir in Lorient.
LOSC vs. Nantes
Date: March 1, 2026
Time: 11:15 a.m. ET | 08:15 a.m. PT | 09:45 p.m. IST (Next Day)
Venue: Stade Pierre-Mauroy, Villeneuve-d’Ascq.
Metz vs Brest
Date: March 1, 2026
Time: 11:15 a.m. ET | 08:15 a.m. PT | 09:45 p.m. IST (Next Day)
Venue: Stade Saint-Symphorien, Longeville-lès-Metz.
Marseille vs. Lyon
Date: March 1, 2026
Time: 02:45 p.m. ET | 11:45 a.m. PT | 01:15 a.m. IST (Next Day)
Venue: Stade Vélodrome in Marseille.
Let us discuss the significance of some upcoming fixtures that could impact their Ligue 1 campaign.
Matches Prediction
Strasbourg vs Lens
Date: February 27, 2026
Time: 02:45 p.m. ET | 11:45 a.m. PT | 01:15 a.m. IST (Next Day)
Venue: Stade de la Meinau in Strasbourg.
Predicted Lineups
Strasbourg: Mike Penders; Guela Doue, Ismaël Doukouré, Andrew Omobamidele, Ben Chilwell; Samir El Mourabet, Valentín Barco; Diego Moreira, Julio Enciso, Martial Godo; Joaquín Panichelli
Lens: Robin Risser; Nidal Čelik, Ismaëlo Ganiou, Mamadou Sarr, Saud Abdulhamid; Andrija Bulatović, Adrien Thomasson, Matthieu Udol; Florian Thauvin, Rayan Fofana, Odsonne Édouard
Previous Rivalry
Strasbourg faced Le Havre in their most recent Ligue 1 game. In the first half, Stephan Zagadou and Issa Soumare scored for Le Havre. Meanwhile, Martial Godo scored a goal, and Ismael Doukoure received a red card for Strasbourg. Lastly, Le Havre remained unbeaten against Strasbourg, winning 2-1. In their last five games, Strasbourg have earned two consecutive wins, two losses, and one draw. They have played 23 games, recording 10 wins, 4 draws, and 9 losses in Ligue 1. Strasbourg will look to use its home advantage and mount a comeback in the upcoming matches.
Conversely, Lens played against Paris FC in the Ligue 1 fixture. Wesley Said scored two goals, and Florian Thauvin and Rayan Fofana scored one each for Lens. On the other hand, Paris FC failed to score. Ultimately, Lens remained unbeaten over Paris, winning 5-0 in the Ligue 1 game. Lens is contributing to the UEFA Champions League this season. They have played 23 matches, recording 17 victories, one draw, and five losses in the Ligue 1 standings. Lens sits in 2nd place with 52 points this Ligue 1 season.
The Pick: Lens
Le Havre vs. PSG
Date: February 28, 2026
Time: 03:05 p.m. ET | 12:05 p.m. PT | 01:35 a.m. IST (Next Day)
Venue: Stade Océane in Le Havre.
Predicted Lineups
Le Havre: Mory Diaw; Loic Nego, Timothée Pembélé, Gautier Lloris, Yanis Zouaoui; Simon Ebonog, Lucas Gourna-Douath, Rassoul Ndiaye; Fodé Doucouré, Issa Soumaré, Sofiane Boufal
PSG: Matvey Safonov; Lucas Hernández, Lucas Beraldo, Ilya Zabarnyi, Achraf Hakimi; Dro Fernandez, Warren Zaire-Emery, Kang-In Lee; Bradley Barcola, Goncalo Ramos, Désiré Doué
Previous Rivalry
Le Havre defeated Strasbourg 2-1 in the Ligue 1 game. Stephen Zagadou and Issa Soumare scored for Le Havre. On the other hand, Martial Godo scored the goal, and Ismael Doukoure received a red card for Strasbourg. In their last five games, Le Havre have earned two consecutive wins, two losses, and one draw. Le Havre sits in 13th position with 26 points in the Ligue 1 standings. Some players were added to the injury list, including Étienne Youte Kinkoue, who is out with a hip injury. Abdoulaye Touré has a knee injury, and Reda Khadra is out with a shoulder injury. Recently, Le Havre has shown inconsistent performance in this Ligue 1 season.
Paris Saint-Germain F.C. is currently in 1st place with 54 points in the Ligue 1 standings. They have maintained a high level of performance throughout the season. In their most recent Ligue 1 match, PSG lost 3-1 to Rennes. Ousmane Dembele scored for PSG, while Musa Al-Taamari, Esteban Lepaul, and Breel Embolo scored for Rennes. For PSG, Quentin Ndjantou Mbitcha is out with a hamstring injury, and Fabián Ruiz has a knee injury. Some other players are also unavailable, including Renato Bellucci Marin, who is out with an unknown injury, and Senny Mayulu, who has a calf injury. They have played 23 games, recording 17 victories, three draws, and three losses in Ligue 1.
The Pick: PSG
Rennes vs Toulouse
Predicted Lineups
Rennes: Brice Samba; Mahamadou Nagida, Anthony Rouault, Lilian Brassier, Quentin Merlin; Valentin Rongier, Mahdi Camara; Mousa Tamari, Sebastian Szymanski, Arnaud Nordin; Esteban Lepaul
Toulouse: Guillaume Restes; Alexis Vossah, Charlie Cresswell, Djibril Sidibé; Dayann Methalie, Pape Demba Diop, Mario Sauer, Warren Kamanzi; Yann Gboho, Julian Vignolo, Santiago Hidalgo
Previous Rivalry
Rennes needs to take a consistent approach in this Ligue 1 season. They have a strong defense, while their offensive power is too faint. This team will improve their attacking power and be very supportive of the home victory in the upcoming game. At home, Rennes have one win, one draw, and one defeat in their three fixtures. Their formation is 4-2-3-1, and they will use it in the upcoming game.
In contrast, Toulouse has shown inconsistent form in this Ligue 1 season. In their last six away games, they have won three, but their defense has been shaky. They have played 23 matches, recording 8 wins, 7 draws, and 8 losses in Ligue 1. In their last five games, Toulouse have scored one win, two consecutive losses, and two draws.
The Pick: Rennes
Monaco vs Angers
Predicted Lineups
Monaco: Philipp Köhn; Thilo Kehrer, Denis Zakaria, Wout Faes; Mika Biereth, Jordan Teze, Lamine Camara, Caio Henrique; Aladji Bamba, Folarin Balogun, Simon Adingra
Angers: Hervé Koffi; Jacques Ekomié, Jordan Lefort, Ousmane Camara, Lilian Rao-Lisoa; Branco van den Boomen, Haris Belkebla; Amine Sbai, Louis Mouton, Yassin Belkhdim; Goduine Koyalipou
Previous Rivalry
Monaco defeated Nantes 3-1 in the Ligue 1 game. Fabien Centonze scored the goal for Nantes. Simon Adingra and Denis Zakaria scored, and Aleksandr Golovin received a red card for Monaco. Monaco sits in 8th position with 34 points in the Ligue 1 standings. They have shown consistent form recently and are capable of maintaining a winning streak.
Angers have struggled in Ligue 1 this season. They lost 2-0 to Lorient and failed to score in their most recent game. Jean-Victor Makengo and Pablo Pagis scored for Lorient. Angers sit in 12th position with 29 points in the Ligue 1 standings.
The Pick: Monaco
LOSC vs Nantes
Predicted Lineups
LOSC: Berke Özer; Tiago Santos, Nathan Ngoy, Aissa Mandi, Calvin Verdonk; Benjamin André, Ayyoub Bouaddi; Matias Fernandez-Pardo, Gaëtan Perrin, Felix Correia; Olivier Giroud
Nantes: Anthony Lopes; Nicolas Cozza, Ali Yousef Musrati, Chidozie Awaziem; Deiver Machado, Louis Leroux, Mohamed Kaba, Johann Lepenant, Fabien Centonze; Ignatius Ganago, Youssef El Arabi
Previous Rivalry
The LOSC is now participating in the UEFA Europa League this season. They have played 23 games, recording 11 victories, four draws, and eight losses in Ligue 1. In their last five games, LOSC have earned two consecutive draws, one win, and two losses. The team is comfortably placed among the top-tier clubs in the Ligue 1 rankings. Both their offense and defense have performed better in recent games.
By contrast, Nantes is currently placed in the relegation zone of Ligue 1 this season. In their last five fixtures, Nantes has earned four consecutive losses and one win. They have played 23 games, recording 4 wins, 5 draws, and 14 losses in Ligue 1.
The Pick: LOSC
Marseille vs Lyon
Predicted Lineups
Marseille: Geronimo Rulli; Timothy Weah, Benjamin Pavard, Nayef Aguerd, Emerson; Pierre-Emile Højbjerg; Mason Greenwood, Arthur Vermeeren, Quinten Timber, Igor Paixao; Amine Gouiri
Lyon: Dominik Greif; Ruben Kluivert, Moussa Niakhaté, Clinton Mata, Ainsley Maitland-Niles; Corentin Tolisso, Tyler Morton, Tanner Tessmann; Abner, Pavel Sulc, Endrick
Previous Rivalry
In their most recent French Cup match, Marseille defeated Rennes 3-0. Amine Gouiri, Mason Greenwood, and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored for Marseille. They are currently in 4th place with 40 points in Ligue 1. In their last five games, Marseille have won once, drawn twice consecutively, and lost twice. This team has a home advantage, giving them a better chance to win.
Similarly, Lyon has displayed consistent form throughout this season, but their away performances have been weak. They have played 23 games, recording 14 wins, three draws, and six losses in the Ligue 1 season. In their last five games, Lyon has earned four consecutive wins and one loss.
The Pick: Marseille
Conclusion
The French Ligue 1 will see top-tier clubs clash in matchday 24; both the final race and the relegation zone are crucial stages. Including the Le Havre-PSG battle, it is one of the elite competitions, promising high-pressure combat. In French football, Ligue 1, it goes with consistency and balance to reach the final stage. Who will take a peak position? Keep guessing with Bettingpremier’s exclusive football predictions.