The 2025-26 Ligue 1 has only six rounds left to reach the final stage. Matchday 27 will take place on March 20, 2026, and the teams that affect their league standings will retain power. The FC Nantes-RC Strasbourg Alsace matchup will take place on March 22, 2026. Several clubs are included in the matches, including RC Lens vs. Angers SCO and Toulouse FC vs. FC Lorient.
Other key matchups are AJ Auxerre vs. Stade Brestois 29 and OGC Nice vs. Paris Saint-Germain F.C. In addition, Olympique Lyonnais will face AS Monaco, and Stade Rennais F.C. will take on FC Metz. Later in the matchday, Olympique de Marseille will play against LOSC Lille, and FC Nantes will face RC Strasbourg Alsace.
Current League Situations
PSG remain unbeaten with consistency flowing throughout the Ligue 1 season. They are also competing in the 2025-26 UEFA Champions League. In that season, PSG had well-deserved performances. RC Lens currently sits in second place in the Ligue 1 standings with 56 points. They are followed by Olympique de Marseille, Olympique Lyonnais, and LOSC Lille, who occupy third, fourth, and fifth place, respectively. AS Monaco is another notable team that plays in the Ligue 1 and has participated in the Champions League.
In Ligue 1, there are fewer teams battling in the relegation zone this year. FC Nantes remains in the danger zone. FC Metz also found itself in the relegation zone for the 2025-26 Ligue 1 season. As the season moves forward, which crucial team will become the champion this year?
Upcoming Matches Schedule
Lens vs. Angers
Date: March 20, 2026 (Friday)
Time: 03:45 PM ET | 12:45 PM PT | 01:15 AM IST (Next Day)
Venue: Stade Bollaert-Delelis in Lens.
Toulouse vs. Lorient
Date: March 21, 2026 (Saturday)
Time: 12:00 PM ET | 09:00 AM PT | 09:30 PM IST
Venue: Stadium de Toulouse in Toulouse.
Auxerre vs. Brest
Date: March 21, 2026 (Saturday)
Time: 02:00 PM ET | 11:00 AM PT | 11:30 PM IST
Venue: Stade de l’Abbe-Deschamps in Auxerre.
Nice vs. PSG
Date: March 21, 2026 (Saturday)
Time: 04:00 PM ET | 01:00 PM PT | 01:30 AM IST (Next Day)
Venue: Allianz Riviera in Nice.
Lyon vs. Monaco
Date: March 22, 2026 (Sunday)
Time: 10:00 AM ET | 07:00 AM PT | 07:30 PM IST.
Venue: Groupama Stadium in Décines-Charpieu.
Rennes vs. Metz
Date: March 22, 2026 (Sunday)
Time: 12:15 PM ET | 09:15 AM PT | 09:45 PM IST
Venue: Roazhon Park in Rennes.
Paris FC vs. Le Havre
Date: March 22, 2026 (Sunday)
Time: 12:15 PM ET | 09:15 AM PT | 09:45 PM IST
Venue: Stade Jean-Bouin in Paris.
Marseille vs. LOSC
Date: March 22, 2026 (Sunday)
Time: 12:15 PM ET | 09:15 AM PT | 09:45 PM IST
Venue: Stade Vélodrome in Marseille.
Nantes vs. Strasbourg
Date: March 22, 2026 (Sunday)
Time: 03:45 PM ET | 12:45 PM PT | 01:15 AM IST (Next Day)
Venue: La Beaujoire Stadium in Nantes.
Upcoming Matches Predictions
One of the most anticipated fixtures will see Paris Saint-Germain F.C. face OGC Nice, and fans are eagerly awaiting the match previews.
Nice vs. PSG
Date: March 21, 2026 (Saturday)
Time: 04:00 PM ET | 01:00 PM PT | 01:30 AM IST (Next Day)
Venue: Allianz Riviera in Nice.
Possible Lineups for Nice
| Position | Players |
| Goalkeeper | Yehvann Diouf |
| Backs | Antoine Mendy, Dante, Juma Bah, and Melvin Bard |
| Midfielders | Jonathan Clauss, Morgan Sanson, Hicham Boudaoui, Charles Vanhoutte, and Kail Boudache |
| Striker | Kevin Carlos |
Possible Lineups for PSG
| Position | Players |
| Goalkeeper | Matvey Safonov |
| Backs | Nuno Mendes, Willian Pacho, Marquinhos and Achraf Hakimi |
| Midfielders | João Neves, Vitinha, and Warren Zaïre-Emery |
| Wingers | Bradley Barcola and Désiré Doué |
| Striker | Ousmane Dembélé |
Previous Games
In their most recent Ligue 1 game, OGC Nice faced Stade Rennais F.C. Esteban Lepaul, Sebastian Szymański, Ludovic Blas, and Nordi Mukiele scored for Rennes. Nice failed to score in the full 90 minutes. Nice currently sits in 15th place in the Ligue 1 standings with 27 points. Both Nice’s attacking and defensive performances have appeared weak during this stretch. Dante remains a pivotal defender, while Jonathan Clauss continues to be a vital contributor for the team.
By contrast, Paris Saint-Germain F.C. faced Chelsea in the UEFA Champions League fixture. In the first half, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia scored PSG’s early goal. Meanwhile, Chelsea failed to score throughout the match. After that, Bradley Barcola and Senny Mayulu scored the goal for PSG. Finally, PSG defeated Chelsea 3-0 in the Champions League competition. PSG is fully focused on its European campaign and less on domestic league games. Now, they have proven that their winning streak has led to historical achievements. Moreover, PSG returned to domestic competition with renewed dominance.
The Pick: Paris Saint-Germain F.C.
Lens vs. Angers
Date: March 20, 2026 (Friday)
Time: 03:45 PM ET | 12:45 PM PT | 01:15 AM IST (Next Day)
Venue: Stade Bollaert-Delelis in Lens.
Possible Lineups for Lens
| Position | Players |
| Goalkeeper | Robin Risser |
| Backs | Nidal Celik, Ismaëlo Ganiou, Malang Sarr, Saud Abdulhamid, and Matthieu Udol |
| Midfielders | Mamadou Sangaré, Adrien Thomasson, Florian Thauvin, and Abdallah Sima |
| Striker | Odsonne Édouard |
Possible Lineups for Angers
| Position | Players |
| Goalkeeper | Hervé Koffi |
| Backs | Jordan Lefort, Ousmane Camara, Carlens Arcus, and Florent Hanin |
| Midfielders | Branco van den Boomen, Haris Belkebla, and Pierrick Capelle |
| Wingers | Lilian Rao-Lisoa and Amine Sbaï |
| Striker | Goduine Koyalipou |
Previous Games
RC Lens has demonstrated solid, consistent form this season. They are currently second in the Ligue 1 standings with 56 points. The RC Lens manager has clearly resonated with the squad, reflected in their impressive goal-scoring record and reaching the upper level. In their last five fixtures, they have registered two wins, two losses, and one draw. The team has home-field advantage in its upcoming game.
Conversely, Angers SCO has been inconsistent, particularly in maintaining defensive solidity. This team remains at risk heading into their upcoming away fixture in Ligue 1. Angers’ away record has seen three victories from 13 road trips, with seven defeats. This poor travel record has led to them being unsuccessful throughout the season.
The Pick: RC Lens
Marseille vs. LOSC
Date: March 22, 2026 (Sunday)
Time: 12:15 PM ET | 09:15 AM PT | 09:45 PM IST
Venue: Stade Vélodrome in Marseille.
Possible Lineups for Marseille
| Position | Players |
| Goalkeeper | Gerónimo Rulli |
| Backs | Benjamin Pavard, CJ Egan-Riley, and Facundo Medina |
| Midfielders | Geoffrey Kondogbia, Pierre-Emile Højbjerg, Quinten Timber and Timothy Weah |
| Wingers | Mason Greenwood and Igor Paixão |
| Striker | Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang |
Possible Lineups for LOSC
| Position | Players |
| Goalkeeper | Berke Özer |
| Backs | Aïssa Mandi, Thomas Meunier, Calvin Verdonk, and Nathan Ngoy |
| Midfielders | Ngal’ayel Mukau, Ayyoub Bouaddi, and Nabil Bentaleb |
| Wingers | Hákon Arnar Haraldsson, Matías Fernández-Pardo, and Félix Correia |
Previous Games
Olympique de Marseille faced AJ Auxerre in their latest match. In that game, Marseille maintained a strong defensive shape throughout the full match. Auxerre’s weak defensive approach made it easy for Marseille. They focused on leading the game with high possession and slowly breaking down Auxerre’s defense. In the second half, they have strengthened their attack, with Mason Greenwood and Pierre-Emile Højbjerg trying to beat the Auxerre goalkeeper. Later, Amine Gouiri scored the goal for Marseille. In the end, Marseille remains unbeaten 1-0 against Auxerre in the Ligue 1 game.
LOSC Lille faced Aston Villa in the UEFA Europa League 2025-26 season. Lille played at the Stade Pierre-Mauroy, where they have performed slightly weakly this season. Both the team’s attacking and defensive performances have lacked consistency throughout the campaign. They have mixed results in the league phase, winning four and losing four of their eight matches. They have struggled with Aston Villa’s attack, resulting in a 1-0 loss.
The Pick: Olympique de Marseille
Lyon vs. Monaco
Date: March 22, 2026 (Sunday)
Time: 10:00 AM ET | 07:00 AM PT | 07:30 PM IST
Venue: Groupama Stadium in Décines-Charpieu.
Possible Lineups for Lyon
| Position | Players |
| Goalkeeper | Rémy Descamps |
| Backs | Abner Vinícius, Nicolás Tagliafico, Moussa Niakhaté, and Hans Hateboer |
| Midfielders | Orel Mangala, Corentin Tolisso, Tyler Morton, and Tanner Tessmann |
| Wingers | Adam Karabec and Endrick |
Possible Lineups for Monaco
| Position | Players |
| Goalkeeper | Lukáš Hrádecký |
| Backs | Jordan Teze and Thilo Kehrer |
| Midfielders | Wout Faes, Denis Zakaria, Aleksandr Golovin, Maghnes Akliouche, Lamine Camara, and Aladji Bamba |
| Winger | Simon Adingra |
| Striker | Folarin Balogun |
Previous Games
The Olympique Lyonnais has maintained a strong record in the Ligue 1 season. They are currently sitting in 4th place with 47 points in the Ligue 1 standings. In their last five games, Lyon have recorded one victory, two consecutive losses, and two draws. Olympique Lyonnais has a home advantage as they head into their upcoming fixture.
AS Monaco has been in slightly weaker form, and their league standings reflect this throughout the season. After 26 games, AS Monaco has registered 13 wins, four draws, and nine losses. This team has struggled with defensive power in their recent games. In their last five games, they have recorded five consecutive wins without defeats.
The Pick: Olympique Lyonnais
Final Thoughts
As the Ligue 1 season reaches its end, teams are fighting for crucial points. All clubs will have a better chance to grab their status and reshape their standings on matchday 27. In one of the key matchups between Nice and PSG, the head-to-head record will play a role in sustaining their reputations.
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