In French football, Ligue 1’s matchday 25 features clubs fighting for the best results. One of the pivotal matchups of Paris Saint-Germain F.C. and AS Monaco, with both teams’ status at risk. After a middle stage, the French football clubs are seated. Paris Saint-Germain F.C., RC Lens, Olympique Lyonnais, and Olympique de Marseille will retain their status in the upcoming fixtures.
League Overview
The PSG is currently top of the table of Ligue 1. RC Lens, just behind PSG, is withstanding the challenges of Ligue 1. In the race for European qualification, Olympique Lyonnais and LOSC Lille have strongly positioned themselves for the UEFA Europa League this season.
After a mid-table positions, including Toulouse FC, Angers SCO, Le Havre AC, Paris FC, OGC Nice, and AJ Auxerre. Notably, Auxerre is in a precarious position, just above the relegation zone. At the tail of the table, FC Nantes and FC Metz are settled in the relegation battle in Ligue 1.
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Upcoming Matches Schedule
PSG vs. Monaco
Date: March 6, 2026 (Friday)
Time: 02:45 p.m. ET | 11:45 a.m. PT | 01:15 a.m. IST (Next day)
Venue: Parc des Princes in Paris.
Nantes vs. Angers
Date: March 7, 2026 (Saturday)
Time: 11:00 a.m. ET | 08:00 a.m. PT | 09:30 p.m. IST.
Venue: La Beaujoire Stadium in Nantes.
Auxerre vs. Strasbourg
Date: March 7, 2026 (Saturday)
Time: 01:00 p.m. ET | 10:00 a.m. PT | 11:30 p.m. IST
Venue: Stade de l’Abbé-Deschamps in Auxerre.
Toulouse vs. Marseille
Date: March 7, 2026 (Saturday)
Time: 03:05 p.m. ET | 12:05 p.m. PT | 01:35 a.m. IST (next day)
Venue: Stadium de Toulouse in Toulouse.
Lens vs. Metz
Date: March 8, 2026 (Sunday)
Time: 10:00 a.m. ET | 07:00 a.m. PT | 07:30 p.m. IST
Venue: Stade Bollaert-Delelis in Lens.
LOSC vs. Lorient
Date: March 8, 2026 (Sunday)
Time: 12:15 p.m. ET | 09:15 a.m. PT | 09:45 p.m. IST
Venue: Stade Pierre-Mauroy in Villeneuve-d’Ascq.
Brest vs. Le Havre
Date: March 8, 2026 (Sunday)
Time: 12:15 p.m. ET | 09:15 a.m. PT | 09:45 p.m. IST
Venue: Stade Francis-Le Blé in Brest.
Nice vs. Rennes
Date: March 8, 2026 (Sunday)
Time: 12:15 p.m. ET | 09:15 a.m. PT | 09:45 p.m. IST
Venue: Allianz Riviera in Nice.
Lyon vs. Paris FC
Date: March 8, 2026 (Sunday)
Time: 03:45 p.m. ET | 12:45 p.m. PT | 01:15 a.m. IST (Next Day)
Venue: Groupama Stadium in Décines-Charpieu.
Matchday Predictions
Every week, a set of head-to-head clashes tests the clubs’ strengths, following up on matchday 25 with a high-profile fixture. With key games against PSG and Monaco, they will try to make the most of this time to improve their team’s reputation.
PSG vs. Monaco
Date: March 6, 2026 (Friday)
Time: 02:45 p.m. ET | 11:45 a.m. PT | 01:15 a.m. IST (Next day)
Venue: Parc des Princes in Paris.
Predicted Lineups for PSG
Goalkeeper: Matvey Safonov
Backs: Achraf Hakimi, Ilya Zabarnyi, Willian Pacho, Lucas Hernández
Midfielders: Warren Zaire-Emery, Vitinha, Diego Fernandez, Kang-In Lee
Wingers: Bradley Barcola, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia
Predicted Lineups for Monaco
Goalkeeper: Philipp Köhn
Backs: Wout Faes, Thilo Kehrer, Caio Henrique, Jordan Teze
Midfielders: Denis Zakaria, Aladji Bamba, Lamine Camara
Winger: Aleksandr Golovin
Strikers: Folarin Balogun, Ansu Fati
Previous Rivalry
Paris Saint-Germain faced Le Havre in their most recent match. In the first half, Bradley Barcola scored PSG’s goal. Le Havre failed to find the net throughout the full 90 minutes. In the end, PSG remains unbeaten against Le Havre, winning 1-0 in Ligue 1. PSG has maintained solid performances for both attacking and defensive power in the league. Moreover, PSG has a home-field advantage and a greater chance of building a winning streak.
In contrast, Monaco faced Angers in their most recent outing. Both teams failed to score in the first half. Folarin Balogun and Simon Adingra each scored a goal for Monaco. They currently sit in 7th place in the Ligue 1 standings with 37 points. Monaco has struggled for attacking consistency over the season.
The Pick: PSG
Lens vs. Metz
Date: March 8, 2026 (Sunday)
Time: 10:00 a.m. ET | 07:00 a.m. PT | 07:30 p.m. IST
Venue: Stade Bollaert-Delelis in Lens.
Predicted Lineups for Lens
Goalkeeper: Robin Risser
Backs: Nidal Celik, Pierre Ganiou, Malang Sarr,
Midfielders: Mamadou Sangare, Adrien Thomasson, Florian Thauvin, Wesley Said
Wingers: Saud Abdulhamid, Matthieu Udol,
Striker: Odsonne Edouard
Predicted Lineups for Metz
Goalkeeper: Jonathan Fischer
Backs: Maxime Colin, Jean-Philippe Gbamin, Sadibou Sané, Koffi Kouao
Midfielders: Boubacar Traoré, Alpha Touré, Believe Munongo, Bouna Sarr
Winger: Giorgi Tsitaishvili
Striker: Habibou Mouhamadou Diallo
Previous Rivalry
RC Lens has a respectable home record, winning two of their last three games on home soil. Every week, Lens proves itself a stronger competitor in Ligue 1. Several players were added to the injury list. Allan Saint-Maximin and Ruben Aguilar were out with calf injuries. Mamadou Sangaré was affected by a pelvic injury. Samson Baidoo and Régis Gurtner were out with a hamstring injury. Despite these absences, Lens will prove a tough contender in the upcoming fixture.
Conversely, FC Metz has a weak, inconsistent performance throughout the season. The team has struggling for balance, showing a lack of both attacking and defensive power. However, the squad has been hit by several injuries. Ismaël Guerti is out with an ankle injury, and Joseph Mangondo has a knee problem.
The Pick: Lens
Toulouse vs. Marseille
Date: March 7, 2026 (Saturday)
Time: 03:05 p.m. ET | 12:05 p.m. PT | 01:35 a.m. IST (next day)
Venue: Stadium de Toulouse in Toulouse.
Predicted Lineups for Toulouse
Goalkeeper: Guillaume Restes
Backs: Mark McKenzie, Charlie Cresswell, Djibril Sidibé
Midfielders: Pape Demba Diop, Alexis Vossah, Warren Kamanzi
Wingers: Dayann Methalie, Yann Gboho, Santiago Hidalgo
Striker: Julian Vignolo
Predicted Lineups for Marseille
Goalkeeper: Geronimo Rulli
Backs: Timothy Weah, Leonardo Balerdi, Nayef Aguerd, Emerson
Midfielders: Geoffrey Kondogbia, Pierre-Emile Højbjerg, Quinten Timber, Hamed Traorè
Winger: Mason Greenwood
Striker: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang
Previous Rivalry
Toulouse FC lost 1-0 against Stade Rennais F.C. in their most recent Ligue 1 game. In the first half, Arnaud Nordin scored the goal for Rennes, while Toulouse failed to score. Toulouse are placed in 11th position with 31 points in the league standings. After 24 matches, they have recorded 8 wins, 7 draws, and 9 losses. Toulouse’s approach is less consistent in its current form, and it looks forward to the upcoming game against Marseille.
Olympique de Marseille remains unbeaten over Olympique Lyonnais with a 3-2 victory in their most recent encounter. For Lyon, Corentin Tolisso and Rémi Himbert each scored. Meanwhile, Igor Paixão and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang each scored a goal for Marseille. This team has managed a strong away record throughout to help their campaign flow.
The Pick: Marseille
Lyon vs. Paris FC
Date: March 8, 2026 (Sunday)
Time: 03:45 p.m. ET | 12:45 p.m. PT | 01:15 a.m. IST (Next Day)
Venue: Groupama Stadium in Décines-Charpieu.
Predicted Lineups for Lyon
Goalkeeper: Dominik Greif
Backs: Ainsley Maitland-Niles, Clinton Mata, Moussa Niakhaté, Nicolás Tagliafico
Midfielders: Tanner Tessmann, Tyler Morton, Corentin Tolisso, Noah Nartey
Winger: Endrick
Striker: Roman Yaremchuk
Predicted Lineups for Paris FC
Goalkeeper: Kevin Trapp
Backs: Thibault De Smet, Mamadou Mbow, Diego Coppola
Midfielders: Adama Camara, Marshall Munetsi, Pierre Lees-Melou
Wingers: Moses Simon, Ilan Kebbal, Jonathan Ikoné
Striker: Ciro Immobile
Previous Rivalry
Olympique Lyonnais has strong recent league form and an impressive record, finishing 3rd with 45 points. After 24 games, Lyon recorded 14 wins, three draws, and seven losses. At home, their record is even brighter, and they won each of their last three games. Lyon has a better chance of holding on to maintain their edge and achieve a positive result.
By contrast, Paris FC has ended its winning streak and now finds itself at the bottom of the Ligue 1 standings. After 24 games, they recorded six wins, eight draws, and ten losses, which underlines their struggling form. In their last five matches, Paris FC has earned 1 win, 3 consecutive draws, and 1 loss.
The Pick: Lyon
Closure
As the season progresses, Ligue 1 clubs continue to battle week after week, determined to maintain consistency. With a spotlight fixture between Paris Saint-Germain F.C. and AS Monaco, it has a crucial impact on their league table.