With only three points remarkably separating the six teams leading the chase at the top of the Ligue 1 table, we have a stacked Wednesday of French action.
With all of France’s elite set to steal centre stage in midweek, we have nine top-flight showdowns pencilled in from up and down the country.
So, for those of you looking to stick on a Wednesday flutter, we have taken a glance at some of the most appealing Ligue 1 betting tips which are available.
18:00 Metz vs Lens
While Metz might have made their famous Ligue 1 return this season, it is no secret that Les Grenats are pencilled in as a landslide relegation contender this time around. Last seen putting in a woeful performance as they fell to a 6-1 drumming at the hands of Lille, Stephane Le Mignan’s men have rightfully come under serious scrutiny since opening up the 2025/26 campaign. Sat rock-bottom of the Ligue 1 standings, the Lorraine-based outfit are already seven points adrift of safety. Likewise, putting just two points on the board from any of their first nine top-flight appearances, Metz will be bracing themselves for another stern examination here. Marking their return from October’s international break with a 4-0 defeat away at Toulouse, Wednesday’s hosts have lost their previous three consecutive appearances by an aggregate score of 13-1. Unsurprisingly gaining a reputation for their glaring defensive struggles, Les Grenats have already shipped a a staggering 26 Ligue 1 strikes so far this season.
Embarking on what has become a public fairytale, Lens have already cemented their spot as one of Europe’s ultimate surprise packages this season. Continuing to gain a string of plaudits from across the continent, Pierre Sage’s men are riding a record-breaking wave of momentum. Last seen putting in another famous performance as they stormed their way to a 3-1 victory at home against Marseille, Wednesday’s guests travel to Lorraine sat just one-point adrift of climbing to the top of the Ligue 1 table. With the mood in their camp at a red-hot high, the former Lyon boss has seen his side registering 19 points and they will certainly be smelling another golden opportunity here. Securing consecutive 2-1 wins against Paris FC and Auxerre on either side of October’s international break, Sage’s camp have also claimed 13 points from their last five Ligue 1 showdowns. With their sensational purple patch underlined by a stellar 3-0 romp against Lille on September 20th, Lens have also gained a reputation for their free-scoring performances in the final third.
Metz vs Lens Betting Tip: Odsonne Edouard over 1.5 shots on target @ 17/10 with Pribet
20:05 Marseille vs Angers
Suffering a collapse away at Lens over the weekend as they eventually fell to a 2-1 loss, Marseille are seeking an immediate response here. Likewise, watching their five-match winning run come to an abrupt end earlier in the month as they slumped to another 2-1 loss against Sporting Lisbon while in Champions League action, Roberto De Zerbi’s side have suffered consecutive defeats for the first time since opening up the 2025/26 campaign. However, marking their return from October’s international break with a dramatic 6-2 victory against Le Havre, the former Brighton boss is still dreaming of the chance to mount a genuine Ligue 1 title charge this season. Although Marseille might have continued to show some extended defensive issues, Wednesday’s hosts have continued to shine with their extended success on home soil. Signing off September with a dominant 4-0 romp against Dutch heavyweights Ajax, De Zerbi’s side have won all of their first five showdowns at the Stade Velodrome by an aggregate score of 20-4.
Managing to claim an essential boost over the weekend as they secured a 2-0 victory at home against Lorient, Angers will be desperate to use that gritty performance as a platform to build on. However, heading into October’s fortnight interval with a 5-0 drumming away at Strasbourg, Alexandre Dujeux’s side are still at the heart of a relegation scrap. Getting Wednesday’s showdown underway holding just a one-point buffer from slipping into the drop zone, Les Scoistes have mustered just a single victory from any of their previous eight Ligue 1 showdowns – a run that stems all the way back to the opening weekend. Pencilled in as a landslide underdog when they travel to the Stade Velodrome here, Angers have continued to show some glaring issues on the road. Along with mustering just a single point from their first four matchups away from the Stade Raymond Kopa, Dujeux’s camp have also registered just a sole Ligue 1 win on their travels since the middle of February.
Marseille vs Angers Betting Tip: Carlens Arcus to be shown a card @ 11/4 with Luckster
Wednesday’s Ligue 1 Double
Metz vs Lens – Odsonne Edouard over 1.5 shots on target @ 17/10
Marseille vs Angers – Carlens Arcus to be shown a card @ 11/4
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