Old Rivalries, New Horizons: Football in Ligue 1 2025–26

French viewers can’t wait for this weekday with two or more matchdays happening; their curiosities are piqued. Because globally, football inside a Ligue 1 competition will have a next matchday with bone-chilling moments. Past contenders in matchday 9, Nantes was edged out by Paris FC in the Ligue 1 2025-26. Youssef El-Arabi (2′) and Mathis Abline (38′) scored their goals for Nantes. On the other hand, Samir Chergui (15′) scored their goal for Paris FC. PSG secured a 3-0 victory against Brest in the Ligue 1 2025-26 season in another match. Achraf Hakimi scored their goal in the 29′ and 39′ minutes for PSG. Desire Doue (90+6′) scored for the PSG team. Monaco beat Toulouse 1-0 on the past matchday in the Ligue 1 2025-26 season. Mohammed Salisu scored their goal in the 3rd minute for the Monaco team. All football enthusiasts can now access overload with the latest updates.

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Former foes

For the continuation, Lens edged out 2-1 over Marseille in the Ligue 1 2025-26 season. Odsonne Edouard (23′) and Benjamin Pavard (53′) scored for Lens. Meanwhile, the Marseille side’s excellent form player, Mason Greenwood (17′), scored their goal. LOSC stunned Metz 6-1 in the Ligue 1 2025-26 season in a highly anticipated match. Hamza Igamane, Felix Correia, Romain Perraud, Benjamin Andre, and Hakon Haraldsson scored for the LOSC team. On the other hand, Ibou Sane (90+5′) scored for the Metz club. Angers’ unbeaten victory 2-0 over Lorient in the Ligue 1 2025-26 season. Prosper Peter (16′) and Sidiki Cherif (59′) scored a success team against past rivals. Auxerre suffered an upset loss of 0-1 to Le Havre, where Abdoulaye Toure (47′) scored for the Le Havre team. Nice secured a 2-1 victory against Rennes, and Lyon edged out 2-1 against Strasbourg in the last game. Explore for all other games with up-to-date information for fans and followers.

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Nice vs LOSC

OGC Nice will clash with LOSC Lille for matchday 10 in the Ligue 1 2025-26 season. Dive into the world of Ligue 1 2025-26 season matches, along with more team formations and fresh news.

• Date: October 29, 2025
• Venue: Allianz Riviera, Nice, France.

Previous Rivalry

Nice will return there for the form and best result of Nice 1-2, unbeaten with Rennes in the Ligue 1. Nice had 42% possession and eight shots at goal, with three on target. Sofiane Diop (38′) and Jonathan Clauss (45′) scored for the Nice team. For their opponents, Rennes had 18 attempts at goal with seven on target. Abdelhamid Aït Boudlal (67′) was the only scorer for Rennes. Nice has struggled to stop their opponents recently, but they have also scored goals. Nice has faced Lille in their last four league encounters without securing a victory.

Lille comes into this meeting after a big 6-1 win against FC Metz in their last game. Lille had 62% possession and took 23 shots, with 12 on target. Lille scored six goals in the match. Hamza Igamane scored the first goal in the 24th minute. Correia scored two goals, one in the 34th minute and another in the 53rd. Romain Perraud scored the next goal in the 64th minute. Benjamin André added another goal in the 82nd minute, and Hákon Arnar Haraldsson scored the final goal. Metz had 10 shots, 4 of which were on target, and Ibou Sané (90′) scored for them. Thus, Nice will have a home soil advantage to take a triumph.

Metz vs Lens

FC Metz and RC Lens get together for matchday 10 in the Ligue 1 2025-26 season.

• Date: October 29, 2025
• Venue: Stade Saint-Symphorien, Metz.

Previous Rivalry

FC Metz is in a tough spot as they prepare for a pivotal match. The team has had a rough start to the season, with only two points from their first eight games. Recently, they have lost four times and drawn once in their last five matches in all competitions. The worst result was losing 6-1 to Lille, revealing serious problems in their defense and attack. Metz has not fared better at home, with two draws and two losses at the Municipal St.-Symphorien. They have struggled to turn home games into points, which has put them close to the relegation zone. With just five goals scored and twenty conceded, their attack is weak, and their defense is not working correctly.

RC Lens is performing well this season and is in fourth place in Ligue 1, aiming for European qualification. They are showing strong performance and teamwork under coach Pierre Sage. The team has five wins, one draw, and two losses. This team competes well against tough opponents. They have two wins, one draw, and one loss. Defensively, they have been strong, allowing only seven goals while scoring twelve. This balanced play shows Sage’s innovative tactics and the team’s commitment to solid defense and effective attacking. Hence, the Lens is likely to hold on to a victory.

Le Havre vs Brest

In the Ligue 1 2025-26 season, Le Havre AC encounters Stade Brestois 29 for matchday 10.

• Date: October 29, 2025
• Venue: Stade Oceane, Le Havre, France.

Previous Rivalry

Le Havre has had a tough time recently, with only one win in their last six matches, three draws, and two losses. Their previous three home games show improvement, with one win, two draws, and no losses. Despite not losing at home recently, turning draws into wins is a challenge for them. Draws have become common for Le Havre, with three in their last six games and three more in their last home matches. They have not won all competitions in five of their previous six games.

On the flip side, Brest shows a similar trend in their recent performance. Their last three away games ended with one win, one draw, and one loss, showing that they are inconsistent. They have not won in their previous three matches overall. Their average possession is 42.33%, indicating a style focused on quick attacks rather than controlling the ball. Brest needs to improve its away record. They have not won in 9 of their last 11 away games or lost 6. In their last 15 away matches, they lost by two or more goals 40% of the time, highlighting issues in defense. Given that Brest will without a doubt achieve success in their upcoming matches.

Lorient vs PSG

At home, the plays of FC Lorient conflict with Paris Saint-Germain F.C. for matchday 10 in the Ligue 1 2025-26.

• Date: October 29, 2025
• Venue: Stade du Moustoir, Lorient, France.

Previous Rivalry

FC Lorient hopes to improve after losing 2-0 to Angers SCO in their last Ligue 1 match. They had 63% possession and took 23 shots, with four on target. Angers SCO had seven shots, 4 of which were on target. Prosper Peter scored for Angers in the 16th minute, and Sidiki Cherif added another goal in the 59th minute. Recently, FC Lorient has struggled to keep its opponents from scoring. They have allowed 12 goals in their last six games and have not managed to hold on. FC Lorient has not won against Paris Saint-Germain in their last two league games. However, they have not lost in their previous two home matches.

Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) will enter their next match after a 3-0 victory over Brest in Ligue 1. In that game, PSG had 75% possession and made 18 attempts on goal, with 8 of those on target. Achraf Hakimi scored two goals for PSG (at 29 and 39 minutes), and Désiré Doué added another goal in the 90th minute. Brest managed eight shots on goal, with two on target.  In their last six matches, PSG has scored a total of 18 goals and has scored in every game. During this stretch, their opponents have found the net 7 times. While this trend is notable, it may not continue in the upcoming match. PSG has not lost to FC Lorient in its last three away matches. They have also been unbeaten in their previous two away league games. Therefore, the PSG will beyond doubt earn in their forthcoming series.

Strasbourg vs Auxerre

The RC Strasbourg Alsace lock horns with AJ Auxerre for matchday 10 in the Ligue 1 2025-26 run-in.

• Date: October 29, 2025
• Venue: Stade de la Meinau, Strasbourg, France.

Previous Rivalry

Strasbourg’s last three home matches show mixed results: one win, one draw, and one loss. They score well at home, with an average of 2.33 goals per match, while conceding just one goal. This ability to keep the ball will be crucial against Auxerre, which usually gives up space and chances. Strasbourg has played six matches recently. They won two, drew two, and lost two. On average, they scored 2.17 goals per game and allowed 1.5 goals. They take just over nine shots per match, and their possession rate is 48%, indicating a balanced control of play.

Auxerre is having a tough time in away games. They haven’t won in 12 of their last 15 road matches and are on a four-match winless streak. In their last 12 away games, they lost six times. In their last 34 away matches, they had 12 defeats by two or more goals. These patterns show a weakness that Strasbourg can take advantage of. In their last six games overall, Auxerre managed just one win, one draw, and four losses. Their attack struggles, scoring only 0.83 goals per game. They average 11 total shots but only get 2.5 on target, and their possession is only 43.67%. According to their performances, Strasbourg will surely secure a win with at least two goals.

Paris FC vs Lyon

For matchday 10 in the Ligue 1 2025-26 season, Paris FC and Olympique Lyonnais are gathered together.

• Date: October 29, 2025
• Venue: Stade Sebastien Charlety, Paris, France.

Previous Rivalry

Paris FC lost their recent match against Nantes in the last Ligue 1 game. They have managed 68% possession and 14 attempts on goal, with three of them on target. The only player to score for Paris FC was Samir Chergui in the 15th minute. At the same time, Nantes got 11 shots at goal, with three on target. The Nantes team scored by Youssef El-Arabi (2′) and Matthis Abline (38′), each of them scored a goal. Paris FC has not been the best at stopping their opponents lately, and they have changed their way of scoring goals. They conceded in five of them and got on the scoresheet in six games.

Conversely, Lyon followed a 2-1 Ligue 1 victory in the defeat of Strasbourg in their most recent fixture. In that match, Lyon had 48% possession and eight goal attempts, with three on target. On the Lyon side, only one player, Moreira, scored in the 91st minute. On the other hand, Strasbourg got seven shots on goal with two on target. Joaquin Panichelli (25′) and Ismael Doukoure (31′) scored for Strasbourg. In the past six outings, they have helped themselves to nine goals. Lyon has scored in every game they’ve played recently. They have allowed six goals against them during these matches. However, this trend may not continue in the upcoming game. As we conclude, Lyon will follow up with the same moves and strategy to gain in their anticipated matches.

Nantes vs Monaco

In the Ligue 1 2025-26 season, FC Nantes is in confrontation with Monaco for matchday 10, played by both teams.

• Date: October 29, 2025
• Venue: Stade de la Beaujoire, Nantes, France.

Previous Rivalry

Nantes’s home record mirrors that inconsistent performance with one win, one draw, and one loss in the last three at home. Their average has been just one goal per home match recently, while they have been conceding at virtually the same rate. Defensively, Nantes are solid on their own patch and have kept a clean sheet in 40% of their last ten home games. They have had difficulty turning draws into victories, with a 50% draw rate in their previous six overall. With an eye-catching 80% winless ratio in their last fifteen, the search for three points feels doggedly vague.

A strong attack from the Monaco team in this Ligue 1 season; they have scored 18 goals from nine games. This team has an average of two goals per game, which is much better than Nantes. Their defensive side has allowed 13 goals in those matches. Let’s address fans’ concerns about their recent away form and the upcoming games. Monaco have won 80% of their last 20 away games and lost half of their previous 12 away matches. They can be a tough team to beat when they perform well away from Stade Louis II. Based on their performances, Monaco will be more likely to earn in their forthcoming series.

Marseille vs Angers

Olympique de Marseille is tussling with Angers SCO for matchday 10 in the Ligue 1 2025-26 showdown.

• Date: October 29, 2025
• Venue: Orange Velodrome, Marseille, France.

Previous Rivalry

Marseille had been upset with the loss to RC Lens in their recent Ligue 1 games. They have managed 68% possession and 17 attempts at goals, with three of them on target. For the Marseille side, the scorers were Mason Greenwood (17′) and Benjamin Pavard (53′) at the goal. In contrast, Lens had eight attempts at the goal, with five on target. Odsonne Edouard (23′) scored for RC Lens. They are unbeaten in their last eight home league matches.

Angers SCO will enter the match after a 2-0 victory over FC Lorient in their last game. Recently, Angers SCO struggled to score, netting only three goals in their previous six matches. During that time, their opponents scored a total of 10 goals. However, this trend might change in the upcoming game. It’s important to note that Angers SCO has not won any of its last eight away games against Marseille. Their record on the road has been poor, as they haven’t won away in the previous five league matches. As a result, Marseille will have a home-turf lead on their upcoming matches over Angers SCO.

Toulouse vs Rennes

The Toulouse FC come to blows with Stade Rennais F.C. for matchday 10 in the Ligue 1 2025-26 moment of truth.

• Date: October 29, 2025
• Venue: Stadium de Toulouse, France.

Previous Rivalry

Toulouse is slightly better at grinding out outputs over their last six matches in all competitions. They have secured two wins, one draw, and three losses, and have a scoring average of 1.5 goals. This team has 41.5% possession, indicating a pragmatic and counter-attacking approach. They have defensively conceded only 1.17 on average per outing, with some enhancements in their football. Toulouse scored three goals in their last three games but allowed 2.67 goals per game. They have some weaknesses in defense, but are also willing to attack.

Rennes’s recent six-match stretch includes just one win alongside four draws and one loss. They have a better one a higher goal output of 1.67 per match compared to their hosts. A notable 56.5% average possession, and a preference for dictating play. However, they have conceded 1.5 per game and remain winless in their last five matches. This time, Toulouse FC will seal their anticipation matches.