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
Stade Rennais FC 1901 lead the Ligue 1 on 16 points after 8 games, 1 point clear of Lille OSC. Matchweek 8 is the next test of whether that holds.
Fixture List
- Paris Saint-Germain FC vs Olympique Lyonnais — Monday 26 October, 19:30 GMT
Paris Saint-Germain FC: 5th, 14 pts · Olympique Lyonnais: 4th, 14 pts - Le Havre AC vs Paris Saint-Germain FC — Friday 30 October, 18:00 GMT
Le Havre AC: 18th, 2 pts · Paris Saint-Germain FC: 5th, 14 pts - Lille OSC vs Racing Club de Lens — Friday 30 October, 20:05 GMT
Lille OSC: 2nd, 15 pts · Racing Club de Lens: 7th, 13 pts - OGC Nice vs Stade Rennais FC 1901 — Saturday 31 October, 16:15 GMT
OGC Nice: 10th, 11 pts · Stade Rennais FC 1901: 1st, 16 pts - Olympique Lyonnais vs Angers SCO — Saturday 31 October, 19:45 GMT
Olympique Lyonnais: 4th, 14 pts · Angers SCO: 14th, 8 pts - FC Lorient vs Stade Brestois 29 — Saturday 31 October, 19:45 GMT
FC Lorient: 9th, 12 pts · Stade Brestois 29: 13th, 9 pts - ES Troyes AC vs Le Mans FC — Saturday 31 October, 19:45 GMT
ES Troyes AC: 17th, 5 pts · Le Mans FC: 15th, 7 pts - RC Strasbourg Alsace vs AJ Auxerre — Sunday 01 November, 14:00 GMT
RC Strasbourg Alsace: 16th, 7 pts · AJ Auxerre: 12th, 10 pts - Paris FC vs AS Monaco FC — Sunday 01 November, 16:15 GMT
Paris FC: 6th, 14 pts · AS Monaco FC: 3rd, 15 pts - Olympique de Marseille vs Toulouse FC — Sunday 01 November, 19:45 GMT
Olympique de Marseille: 8th, 12 pts · Toulouse FC: 11th, 10 pts
Headline Match: Paris Saint-Germain FC vs Olympique Lyonnais
Paris Saint-Germain FC (5th, 14 pts, 14 scored) host Olympique Lyonnais (4th, 14 pts, 5 conceded). The gap between them is 0 points.
Where the Table Stands
Of the sides playing this week, Stade Rennais FC 1901 have scored the most — 18 goals in 8 games, sitting 1st on 16 points.
Olympique Lyonnais have the tightest defence among them, conceding 5 in 7. They are 4th on 14 points.
At the other end, Le Havre AC are bottom on 2 points from 8 games, with 7 scored and 15 conceded.
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stade Rennais FC 1901 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 18 | 14 | +4 | 16 |
| 2 | Lille OSC | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 11 | 6 | +5 | 15 |
| 3 | AS Monaco FC | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 11 | 7 | +4 | 15 |
| 4 | Olympique Lyonnais | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 13 | 5 | +8 | 14 |
| 5 | Paris Saint-Germain FC | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 14 | 9 | +5 | 14 |
| 6 | Paris FC | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 13 | 9 | +4 | 14 |
| 7 | Racing Club de Lens | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 16 | 12 | +4 | 13 |
| 8 | Olympique de Marseille | 8 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 18 | 12 | +6 | 12 |
| 9 | FC Lorient | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 6 | +1 | 12 |
| 10 | OGC Nice | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 10 | -2 | 11 |
| 11 | Toulouse FC | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 12 | 11 | +1 | 10 |
| 12 | AJ Auxerre | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 12 | 18 | -6 | 10 |
| 13 | Stade Brestois 29 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 14 | 12 | +2 | 9 |
| 14 | Angers SCO | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 15 | -6 | 8 |
| 15 | Le Mans FC | 8 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 11 | 16 | -5 | 7 |
| 16 | RC Strasbourg Alsace | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 12 | 18 | -6 | 7 |
| 17 | ES Troyes AC | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 16 | -11 | 5 |
| 18 | Le Havre AC | 8 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 7 | 15 | -8 | 2 |
The scoring charts going into the round: Esteban Lepaul (Stade Rennais FC 1901) on 7; Lassine Sinayoko (Paris FC) on 6; Amine Gouiri (Olympique de Marseille) on 5.
| # | Player | Club | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Esteban Lepaul | Stade Rennais FC 1901 | 7 |
| 2 | Lassine Sinayoko | Paris FC | 6 |
| 3 | Amine Gouiri | Olympique de Marseille | 5 |
| 4 | Cameron Archer | AJ Auxerre | 5 |
| 5 | Casper Tengstedt | Toulouse FC | 5 |
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 10 scheduled fixtures listed in this preview.
What is the headline match of Ligue 1 matchweek 8?
The standout fixture of this round is Paris Saint-Germain FC vs Olympique Lyonnais.
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.