Ligue 1 Matchweek 4 Preview: Key Fixtures & Predictions

Ligue 1 Matchweek 4 Preview: Key Fixtures & Predictions

Complete preview of Ligue 1 matchweek 4 with all fixtures, key talking points, and betting analysis.

TL;DR: Matchweek 4 of the Ligue 1 features 9 scheduled fixtures, headlined by Lille OSC vs ES Troyes AC. The preview lists every confirmed kick-off, flags the standout match and summarises the form picture going into the round. Fixtures are sourced from football-data.org.
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European Football Correspondent

Published 7 September 2026 · Updated 12 September 2026

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Ligue 1 Matchweek 4 β€” What to Expect

AS Monaco FC lead the Ligue 1 on 10 points after 4 games, level on points with Stade Rennais FC 1901. Matchweek 4 is the next test of whether that holds.

Ligue 1 table, refreshed at this update
#ClubPWDLGFGAGDPts
1AS Monaco FC541083+513
2Olympique Lyonnais5320102+811
3Paris FC532083+511
4Lille OSC531184+410
5Stade Rennais FC 1901531189-110
6Paris Saint-Germain FC522187+18
7Angers SCO521265+17
8RC Strasbourg Alsace52121010+07
9Le Mans FC513199+06
10AJ Auxerre5203712-56
11Stade Brestois 29512278-15
12FC Lorient512256-15
13Toulouse FC512279-25
14OGC Nice512236-35
15Racing Club de Lens511399+04
16ES Troyes AC5113411-74
17Olympique de Marseille510478-13
18Le Havre AC502347-32

Fixture List

  • Lille OSC vs ES Troyes AC β€” Sunday 13 September, 13:00 GMT
    Lille OSC: 5th, 7 pts Β· ES Troyes AC: 9th, 4 pts
  • Le Mans FC vs Racing Club de Lens β€” Sunday 13 September, 15:15 GMT
    Le Mans FC: 13th, 2 pts Β· Racing Club de Lens: 10th, 3 pts
  • Stade Brestois 29 vs Paris Saint-Germain FC β€” Sunday 13 September, 18:45 GMT
    Stade Brestois 29: 7th, 5 pts Β· Paris Saint-Germain FC: 13th, 2 pts
  • AS Monaco FC vs Racing Club de Lens β€” Friday 18 September, 18:45 GMT
    AS Monaco FC: 1st, 10 pts Β· Racing Club de Lens: 10th, 3 pts
  • Paris FC vs RC Strasbourg Alsace β€” Saturday 19 September, 15:15 GMT
    Paris FC: 3rd, 7 pts Β· RC Strasbourg Alsace: 6th, 7 pts
  • Le Mans FC vs FC Lorient β€” Saturday 19 September, 18:45 GMT
    Le Mans FC: 13th, 2 pts Β· FC Lorient: 8th, 4 pts
  • Toulouse FC vs Le Havre AC β€” Saturday 19 September, 18:45 GMT
    Toulouse FC: 17th, 1 pt Β· Le Havre AC: 16th, 1 pt
  • Angers SCO vs ES Troyes AC β€” Saturday 19 September, 18:45 GMT
    Angers SCO: 12th, 3 pts Β· ES Troyes AC: 9th, 4 pts
  • Olympique Lyonnais vs Stade Rennais FC 1901 β€” Saturday 19 September, 18:45 GMT
    Olympique Lyonnais: 3rd, 7 pts Β· Stade Rennais FC 1901: 2nd, 10 pts

Headline Match: Lille OSC vs ES Troyes AC

Lille OSC (5th, 7 pts, 5 scored) host ES Troyes AC (9th, 4 pts, 7 conceded). The gap between them is 3 points.

Where the Table Stands

Of the sides playing this week, RC Strasbourg Alsace have scored the most β€” 9 goals in 4 games, sitting 6th on 7 points.

Lille OSC have the tightest defence among them, conceding 2 in 3. They are 5th on 7 points.

At the other end, AJ Auxerre are bottom on 0 points from 3 games, with 4 scored and 11 conceded.

The scoring charts going into the round: Amine Gouiri (Olympique de Marseille) on 4; Kamory Doumbia (Stade Brestois 29) on 4; Lassine Sinayoko (Paris FC) on 4.

Following the Round

Our model prices every fixture in this round on the Ligue 1 predictions page, with the full table and scoring data on the Ligue 1 stats hub. Results and what they changed go into our matchweek 4 review once the round finishes.

Preview by the Planete Football editorial team. Table, fixture and scoring data sourced from football-data.org.

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Frequently asked questions

How many Ligue 1 fixtures are in matchweek 4?

There are 9 scheduled fixtures listed in this preview.

What is the headline match of Ligue 1 matchweek 4?

The standout fixture of this round is Lille OSC vs ES Troyes AC.

Where do the kick-off times in this preview come from?

Kick-off times are sourced from football-data.org and listed in GMT.

Does this preview include betting predictions?

It discusses general betting angles for the round but does not publish a fixed predicted scoreline.