Ligue 1 Matchweek 8 Preview: Key Fixtures & Predictions
Complete preview of Ligue 1 matchweek 8 with all fixtures, key talking points, and betting analysis.
Ligue 1 Matchweek 8 — What to Expect
Paris Saint-Germain FC lead the Ligue 1 on 14 points after 7 games, level on points with AS Monaco FC. Matchweek 8 is the next test of whether that holds.
Fixture List
- Stade Brestois 29 vs OGC Nice — Friday 23 October, 18:45 GMT
Stade Brestois 29: 8th, 9 pts · OGC Nice: 11th, 8 pts - Toulouse FC vs ES Troyes AC — Saturday 24 October, 15:15 GMT
Toulouse FC: 9th, 9 pts · ES Troyes AC: 17th, 4 pts - Racing Club de Lens vs Paris FC — Saturday 24 October, 18:45 GMT
Racing Club de Lens: 7th, 10 pts · Paris FC: 6th, 11 pts - AS Monaco FC vs Lille OSC — Sunday 25 October, 14:00 GMT
AS Monaco FC: 2nd, 14 pts · Lille OSC: 2nd, 14 pts - Olympique de Marseille vs Le Havre AC — Sunday 25 October, 16:15 GMT
Olympique de Marseille: 14th, 6 pts · Le Havre AC: 18th, 2 pts - Stade Rennais FC 1901 vs RC Strasbourg Alsace — Sunday 25 October, 16:15 GMT
Stade Rennais FC 1901: 4th, 13 pts · RC Strasbourg Alsace: 12th, 7 pts - Angers SCO vs FC Lorient — Sunday 25 October, 16:15 GMT
Angers SCO: 13th, 7 pts · FC Lorient: 10th, 8 pts - AJ Auxerre vs Le Mans FC — Sunday 25 October, 16:15 GMT
AJ Auxerre: 16th, 6 pts · Le Mans FC: 15th, 6 pts - Paris Saint-Germain FC vs Olympique Lyonnais — Sunday 25 October, 19:45 GMT
Paris Saint-Germain FC: 1st, 14 pts · Olympique Lyonnais: 5th, 11 pts
Headline Match: Stade Brestois 29 vs OGC Nice
Stade Brestois 29 (8th, 9 pts, 13 scored) host OGC Nice (11th, 8 pts, 7 conceded). The gap between them is 1 points.
Where the Table Stands
Of the sides playing this week, Racing Club de Lens have scored the most — 14 goals in 7 games, sitting 7th on 10 points.
Paris FC have the tightest defence among them, conceding 4 in 6. They are 6th on 11 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 | Paris Saint-Germain FC | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 14 | 9 | +5 | 14 |
| 2 | AS Monaco FC | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 5 | +5 | 14 |
| 2 | Lille OSC | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 5 | +5 | 14 |
| 4 | Stade Rennais FC 1901 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 10 | +2 | 13 |
| 5 | Olympique Lyonnais | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 11 | 4 | +7 | 11 |
| 6 | Paris FC | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 4 | +4 | 11 |
| 7 | Racing Club de Lens | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 14 | 11 | +3 | 10 |
| 8 | Stade Brestois 29 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 13 | 10 | +3 | 9 |
| 9 | Toulouse FC | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 12 | 11 | +1 | 9 |
| 10 | FC Lorient | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 6 | +0 | 8 |
| 11 | OGC Nice | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 7 | -2 | 8 |
| 12 | RC Strasbourg Alsace | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 12 | 15 | -3 | 7 |
| 13 | Angers SCO | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 10 | -3 | 7 |
| 14 | Olympique de Marseille | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 8 | +1 | 6 |
| 15 | Le Mans FC | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 15 | -5 | 6 |
| 16 | AJ Auxerre | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 16 | -8 | 6 |
| 17 | ES Troyes AC | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 16 | -11 | 4 |
| 18 | Le Havre AC | 6 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 8 | -4 | 2 |
The scoring charts going into the round: Casper Tengstedt (Toulouse FC) on 5; Amine Gouiri (Olympique de Marseille) on 4; Louis Mafouta (Le Mans FC) on 4.
| # | Player | Club | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Casper Tengstedt | Toulouse FC | 5 |
| 2 | Amine Gouiri | Olympique de Marseille | 4 |
| 3 | Louis Mafouta | Le Mans FC | 4 |
| 4 | Kamory Doumbia | Stade Brestois 29 | 4 |
| 5 | Esteban Lepaul | Stade Rennais FC 1901 | 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 8 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 8?
There are 9 scheduled fixtures listed in this preview.
What is the headline match of Ligue 1 matchweek 8?
The standout fixture of this round is Stade Brestois 29 vs OGC Nice.
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.