# Ligue 1 — Matchday 8 Predictions
Friday, October 23 – Sunday, October 25, 2026 · French local time (CEST)
I'll assess each fixture from the home team's advantage, relative team strength, likely scoring patterns, tactical matchups, and the uncertainty around current form and team availability. I'll give you a specific scoreline for every match, formatted as predicted winning team + score where possible, so the predictions are easy to transfer into your UBetWeHit table.
One important distinction: these are forecasts, not confirmed outcomes. Any team news or recent statistics that I cannot independently verify will be treated cautiously rather than presented as fact.
## 1. Verified fixture list and recent form
The official Ligue 1 Matchday 8 programme confirms nine matches across October 23–25. The previous round provides useful recent-form clues: Marseille beat Angers 5–2, Brest beat Angers 5–1 in the preceding round, PSG beat Strasbourg 3–1, Lens beat Troyes 3–1, and Lyon beat Nice 2–1. These results suggest several fixtures could produce multiple goals, although one or two matches are likely to be much tighter. 
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One time-zone detail: France changes from summer time (CEST) to winter time (CET) on Sunday, October 25. I've listed the Sunday kick-offs in CET, the local time in effect that day.
## 2. My best predicted scores
FRIDAY · OCT 23 · 20:45 CEST
Brest vs Nice
# Brest 2–1 Nice
Lean: Brest win
Brest's 5–1 win over Angers in Matchday 6 showed attacking potential, while Nice's 2–1 win over Strasbourg was encouraging. Nice also lost 1–2 to Lyon in Matchday 7. Brest's home advantage and attacking momentum give them a narrow edge, though Nice should create chances. 
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SATURDAY · OCT 24 · 17:15 CEST
Toulouse vs Troyes
# Toulouse 2–1 Troyes
Lean: Toulouse win
Toulouse drew 2–2 with Monaco before winning 3–0 away at Le Mans. Troyes lost 0–2 to Marseille and then 1–3 to Lens. Toulouse's recent results suggest a more reliable attack, while Troyes have conceded repeatedly. I expect Toulouse to control more of the match, although a home defensive lapse could keep it close. 
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SATURDAY · OCT 24 · 20:45 CEST
Lens vs Paris FC
# Lens 2–1 Paris FC
Lean: Lens win
Lens have won their last two league matches in the available results, beating Lyon 2–1 and Troyes 3–1. Paris FC produced an entertaining 4–3 win over Rennes but previously lost 0–1 to Lorient. Paris FC can threaten in transition, yet Lens's recent consistency and home support make them my pick. 
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SUNDAY · OCT 25 · 15:00 CET
Monaco vs Lille
# Monaco 1–1 Lille
Lean: Draw
This is one of the hardest matches to call. Monaco drew 2–2 with Toulouse before losing 0–1 to Lorient. Lille beat Le Havre 1–0, then drew 1–1 with Brest. Both have shown they can compete, but neither arrives with a decisive recent advantage. A draw looks more plausible than a confident pick for either side. A separate prediction model also identifies this as one of the round's tightest fixtures. 
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SUNDAY · OCT 25 · 17:15 CET
Angers vs Lorient
# Angers 1–2 Lorient
Lean: Lorient win
Angers have conceded five goals in each of their last two listed matches, against Brest and Marseille. Lorient, by contrast, beat Paris FC 1–0 and then defeated Monaco 1–0. Lorient's recent defensive resilience makes them the stronger pick, although Angers may improve at home. Their defensive form remains the main reason I expect the visitors to score twice. 
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SUNDAY · OCT 25 · 17:15 CET
Marseille vs Le Havre
# Marseille 3–1 Le Havre
Lean: Marseille win
Marseille have scored seven goals across their last two listed league matches, beating Troyes 2–0 and Angers 5–2. Le Havre lost 0–1 to Lille and 1–3 to Auxerre. Marseille's greater attacking output and home advantage point toward a home win. Le Havre could still score if Marseille leave space behind their advancing players. A separate model also rates Marseille as one of the stronger favourites this round. 
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SUNDAY · OCT 25 · 17:15 CET
Rennes vs Strasbourg
# Rennes 2–1 Strasbourg
Lean: Rennes win
Rennes thrashed Auxerre 4–1 before losing a dramatic 3–4 match to Paris FC. That sequence suggests a capable attack but some defensive vulnerability. Strasbourg lost 1–2 to Nice and 1–3 to PSG. Rennes's home advantage tips the balance, but their recent defensive instability makes a clean sheet less likely. 
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SUNDAY · OCT 25 · 17:15 CET
Auxerre vs Le Mans
# Auxerre 2–0 Le Mans
Lean: Auxerre win
Auxerre's 3–1 win over Le Havre was a useful response after losing 1–4 to Rennes. Le Mans have lost 1–3 to PSG and 0–3 to Toulouse in their last two listed matches. Auxerre look better positioned to create chances and exploit Le Mans's defensive difficulties. I favour a controlled home victory rather than a high-scoring contest. 
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SUNDAY · OCT 25 · 20:45 CET
Paris Saint-Germain vs Lyon
# PSG 2–1 Lyon
Lean: PSG win
PSG beat Le Mans 3–0 and Strasbourg 3–1 in their last two listed league matches. Lyon have also been competitive, beating Nice 2–1 after losing 1–2 to Lens. Lyon's recent form means PSG should not expect an easy game, but PSG's home advantage and ability to sustain pressure give them a narrow edge. The risk is Lyon exploiting space on the counterattack. 
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## 3. Excel-ready prediction summary
Here are the scores in fixture order, ready for your UBetWeHit workflow.
| # | Date (French local time) | Fixture | My predicted score |
| - | ------------------------ | --------------------- | ------------------ |
| 1 | Fri, Oct 23 · 20:45 CEST | Brest vs Nice | Brest 2–1 |
| 2 | Sat, Oct 24 · 17:15 CEST | Toulouse vs Troyes | Toulouse 2–1 |
| 3 | Sat, Oct 24 · 20:45 CEST | Lens vs Paris FC | Lens 2–1 |
| 4 | Sun, Oct 25 · 15:00 CET | Monaco vs Lille | 1–1 draw |
| 5 | Sun, Oct 25 · 17:15 CET | Angers vs Lorient | Lorient 2–1 |
| 6 | Sun, Oct 25 · 17:15 CET | Marseille vs Le Havre | Marseille 3–1 |
| 7 | Sun, Oct 25 · 17:15 CET | Rennes vs Strasbourg | Rennes 2–1 |
| 8 | Sun, Oct 25 · 17:15 CET | Auxerre vs Le Mans | Auxerre 2–0 |
| 9 | Sun, Oct 25 · 20:45 CET | PSG vs Lyon | PSG 2–1 |
## 4. My strongest and most uncertain calls
Stronger winner picks Marseille over Le Havre, Auxerre over Le Mans, and Toulouse over Troyes. These picks are supported by the recent results and the contrast in attacking or defensive performance, but none is guaranteed.
Most uncertain fixture Monaco vs Lille. Both teams have shown mixed recent form, and a 1–1 draw is my best single-score estimate rather than a high-confidence call.
Potential for goals Marseille vs Le Havre and Lens vs Paris FC. Marseille have scored heavily in recent matches, while Lens and Paris FC have both featured in high-scoring games.
Overall prediction: I expect home wins to be common this round, with Marseille and PSG among the more compelling home-side picks. Lorient's recent form makes them a good away-side candidate against Angers. The Monaco–Lille match is the one I would be most reluctant to call confidently.
These forecasts use the latest listed league results and an external model's current round preview as supporting context. I could not independently verify every club's latest injury report or confirmed starting XI, so lineup changes could materially affect the scores. 
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