Ligue 1 Picks — Predictions for Matchday 19 (Jan 24-16)

PSG will be aiming to extend their advantage at the top of the French standings this weekend. A thrilling weekend of matches is set across Europe, with standout clashes also taking place in La Liga on matchday 21. However, you can find our Ligue 1 picks for matchday 19 here.

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Auxerre vs. St. Etienne

Auxerre have failed to win in their last six league matches after winning five from seven before the start of this sequence.

St. Etienne have only picked up 17 points so far this term, and they will nervously be looking over their shoulders. A tight affair is likely, and preference is for the draw.

Monaco vs. Rennes

Monaco boasts an excellent record against Rennes, having suffered just a single defeat in the last 14 meetings. However, the hosts have failed to win in their lats four Ligue 1 matches.

Rennes also bring poor form to the table after losing each of their last three. Monaco confidence would have improved after a win over Aston Villa in midweek, and that could get them over the line on Saturday.

Strasbourg vs. Lille

Strasbourg have suffered more defeats against Lille than against any other side since returning to Ligue 1 in 2017-18.

However, the hosts have avoided defeat in their last five. Still, Lille appears to be the outstanding angle after going 14 Ligue 1 matches without defeat.

PSG vs. Reims

PSG will be hoping to avoid going three matches without a win against Reims this weekend.

The chances certainly aid their chances, as Reims have failed to win in their last seven matches, and have lost three of their last five on the road. While not the most lucrative of Ligue 1 picks, a home win looks like the most likely outcome.

Le Havre vs. Brest

The hosts have a poor record in this fixture after losing 67% of their matches against Brest in the French top-flight. However, they have lost just one of their last eight against their opponents across all competitions.

But, it is hard to fancy the hosts based on the fact that they have lost 72% of their league matches this season.

Nantes vs. Lyon

Nantes have recorded wins in just 14% of their matches against Lyon this century. They come into this round of matches after playing out draws in each of their last two.

Meanwhile, Lyon have failed to win their last two. Therefore, that could see there being value in the draw when making Ligue 1 picks.

Lens vs. Angers

Lens will be chasing a fifth straight win over Angers in Ligue 1. The hosts have failed to win their last two against promoted teams, and they have won just once in their last four.

Angers could record a fourth successive win this month. Their form at the start of 2025 makes the visitors an interesting angle.

Toulouse vs. Montpellier

Toulouse have picked up their highest points tally since 2016-17 so far this season. Montpellier’s defensive record is a big concern ahead of this weekend, as they have conceded at least once in their last 24 matches.

Meanwhile, Toulouse have scored at least once in each of their last eight home fixtures.

Nice vs. Marseille

Nice have recorded just three wins in their last 15 matches against Marseille. However, the hosts are unbeaten in their opening eight league matches this season, winning on five occasions.

Marseille could be the obvious play, as they have taken an average of 2.4 points per match in fixtures against teams starting the day in the top half of the standings.