Ligue 1 Matchweek 7 Preview: Key Fixtures & Predictions
Complete preview of Ligue 1 matchweek 7 with all fixtures, key talking points, and betting analysis.
Ligue 1 Matchweek 7 — What to Expect
AS Monaco FC lead the Ligue 1 on 14 points after 6 games, 1 point clear of Lille OSC. Matchweek 7 is the next test of whether that holds.
Fixture List
- Le Mans FC vs Toulouse FC — Friday 16 October, 18:45 GMT
Le Mans FC: 12th, 6 pts · Toulouse FC: 13th, 6 pts - RC Strasbourg Alsace vs Paris Saint-Germain FC — Saturday 17 October, 15:15 GMT
RC Strasbourg Alsace: 10th, 7 pts · Paris Saint-Germain FC: 5th, 11 pts - ES Troyes AC vs Racing Club de Lens — Saturday 17 October, 18:45 GMT
ES Troyes AC: 16th, 4 pts · Racing Club de Lens: 9th, 7 pts - Lille OSC vs Stade Brestois 29 — Saturday 17 October, 18:45 GMT
Lille OSC: 2nd, 13 pts · Stade Brestois 29: 7th, 8 pts - Angers SCO vs Olympique de Marseille — Sunday 18 October, 13:00 GMT
Angers SCO: 11th, 7 pts · Olympique de Marseille: 17th, 3 pts - FC Lorient vs AS Monaco FC — Sunday 18 October, 15:15 GMT
FC Lorient: 8th, 8 pts · AS Monaco FC: 1st, 14 pts - Paris FC vs Stade Rennais FC 1901 — Sunday 18 October, 15:15 GMT
Paris FC: 4th, 11 pts · Stade Rennais FC 1901: 6th, 10 pts - Le Havre AC vs AJ Auxerre — Sunday 18 October, 15:15 GMT
Le Havre AC: 18th, 2 pts · AJ Auxerre: 14th, 6 pts - Olympique Lyonnais vs OGC Nice — Sunday 18 October, 18:45 GMT
Olympique Lyonnais: 3rd, 11 pts · OGC Nice: 15th, 5 pts
Headline Match: Le Mans FC vs Toulouse FC
Le Mans FC (12th, 6 pts, 10 scored) host Toulouse FC (13th, 6 pts, 11 conceded). The gap between them is 0 points.
Where the Table Stands
Of the sides playing this week, Stade Brestois 29 have scored the most — 12 goals in 6 games, sitting 7th on 8 points.
Lille OSC have the tightest defence among them, conceding 4 in 6. They are 2nd on 13 points.
At the other end, Le Havre AC are bottom on 2 points from 6 games, with 4 scored and 8 conceded.
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AS Monaco FC | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 5 | +5 | 14 |
| 2 | Lille OSC | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 4 | +5 | 13 |
| 3 | Olympique Lyonnais | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 11 | 4 | +7 | 11 |
| 4 | Paris FC | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 4 | +4 | 11 |
| 5 | Paris Saint-Germain FC | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 11 | 8 | +3 | 11 |
| 6 | Stade Rennais FC 1901 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 9 | -1 | 10 |
| 7 | Stade Brestois 29 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 12 | 9 | +3 | 8 |
| 8 | FC Lorient | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 6 | +0 | 8 |
| 9 | Racing Club de Lens | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 10 | +1 | 7 |
| 10 | RC Strasbourg Alsace | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 10 | +0 | 7 |
| 11 | Angers SCO | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 10 | -3 | 7 |
| 12 | Le Mans FC | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 10 | 12 | -2 | 6 |
| 13 | Toulouse FC | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 11 | -2 | 6 |
| 14 | AJ Auxerre | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 12 | -5 | 6 |
| 15 | OGC Nice | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 6 | -3 | 5 |
| 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 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 8 | -4 | 2 |
The scoring charts going into the round: Amine Gouiri (Olympique de Marseille) on 4; Louis Mafouta (Le Mans FC) on 4; Kamory Doumbia (Stade Brestois 29) on 4.
| # | Player | Club | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amine Gouiri | Olympique de Marseille | 4 |
| 2 | Louis Mafouta | Le Mans FC | 4 |
| 3 | Kamory Doumbia | Stade Brestois 29 | 4 |
| 4 | Ferrán Torres | Paris Saint-Germain FC | 4 |
| 5 | Lassine Sinayoko | Paris FC | 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 7 review once the round finishes.
Preview by the Planete Football editorial team. Table, fixture and scoring data sourced from football-data.org.
Tags
Frequently asked questions
How many Ligue 1 fixtures are in matchweek 7?
There are 9 scheduled fixtures listed in this preview.
What is the headline match of Ligue 1 matchweek 7?
The standout fixture of this round is Le Mans FC vs Toulouse FC.
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.