Ligue 1 Matchweek 5 Preview: Key Fixtures & Predictions
Complete preview of Ligue 1 matchweek 5 with all fixtures, key talking points, and betting analysis.
European Football Correspondent
Published 13 September 2026 · Updated 19 September 2026
Ligue 1 Matchweek 5 — What to Expect
AS Monaco FC lead the Ligue 1 on 13 points after 5 games, 2 points clear of Paris FC. Matchweek 5 is the next test of whether that holds.
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AS Monaco FC | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 3 | +5 | 13 |
| 2 | Olympique Lyonnais | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 2 | +8 | 11 |
| 3 | Paris FC | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 3 | +5 | 11 |
| 4 | Lille OSC | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 4 | +4 | 10 |
| 5 | Stade Rennais FC 1901 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 9 | -1 | 10 |
| 6 | Paris Saint-Germain FC | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 7 | +1 | 8 |
| 7 | Angers SCO | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 5 | +1 | 7 |
| 8 | RC Strasbourg Alsace | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 10 | +0 | 7 |
| 9 | Le Mans FC | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 9 | +0 | 6 |
| 10 | AJ Auxerre | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 12 | -5 | 6 |
| 11 | Stade Brestois 29 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 8 | -1 | 5 |
| 12 | FC Lorient | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 6 | -1 | 5 |
| 13 | Toulouse FC | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 9 | -2 | 5 |
| 14 | OGC Nice | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 6 | -3 | 5 |
| 15 | Racing Club de Lens | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 9 | +0 | 4 |
| 16 | ES Troyes AC | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 11 | -7 | 4 |
| 17 | Olympique de Marseille | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 8 | -1 | 3 |
| 18 | Le Havre AC | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 7 | -3 | 2 |
Fixture List
- AJ Auxerre vs Stade Brestois 29 — Sunday 20 September, 13:00 GMT
AJ Auxerre: 15th, 3 pts · Stade Brestois 29: 7th, 5 pts - OGC Nice vs Lille OSC — Sunday 20 September, 15:15 GMT
OGC Nice: 18th, 2 pts · Lille OSC: 3rd, 10 pts - Olympique de Marseille vs Paris Saint-Germain FC — Sunday 20 September, 18:45 GMT
Olympique de Marseille: 13th, 3 pts · Paris Saint-Germain FC: 7th, 5 pts
Headline Match: AJ Auxerre vs Stade Brestois 29
AJ Auxerre (15th, 3 pts, 5 scored) host Stade Brestois 29 (7th, 5 pts, 6 conceded). The gap between them is 2 points.
Where the Table Stands
Of the sides playing this week, Lille OSC have scored the most — 7 goals in 4 games, sitting 3rd on 10 points.
At the other end, OGC Nice are bottom on 2 points from 4 games, with 1 scored and 5 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 5 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 5?
There are 3 scheduled fixtures listed in this preview.
What is the headline match of Ligue 1 matchweek 5?
The standout fixture of this round is AJ Auxerre vs Stade Brestois 29.
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.