Ligue 1 Orange > October 3rd - 5th

[Aidymac]

[TABLE=class: couponTable, width: 617] [TR] [TH=class: firstColumn]Friday 3 October 2014[/TH] [TH]Home[/TH] [TH]Draw[/TH] [TH]Away[/TH] [TH=class: bppWidth]BPP[/TH] [TH] [/TH] [/TR] [TR=class: row0] [TD=align: center][/TD] [TD=class: firstColumn]Stade Reims v Girondins de Bordeaux (19:30 BST)[/TD] [TD=class: selectionBestOdd, align: center]3.75[/TD] [TD=class: selectionBestOdd, align: center]3.35[/TD] [TD=class: selectionBestOdd, align: center]2.28[/TD] [TD=class: bppWidth bpp, align: center]100.38 %[/TD] [TD=class: tvListings, align: center][/TD] [/TR] [TR] [/TR] [TR] [TH] [/TH] [TH=class: firstColumn]Saturday 4 October 2014[/TH] [TH]Home[/TH] [TH]Draw[/TH] [TH]Away[/TH] [TH=class: bppWidth]BPP[/TH] [TH] [/TH] [/TR] [TR=class: row0] [TD=align: center][/TD] [TD=class: firstColumn]SM Caen v Olympique Marseille (16:00 BST)[/TD] [TD=class: selectionBestOdd, align: center]3.7[/TD] [TD=class: selectionBestOdd, align: center]3.4[/TD] [TD=class: selectionBestOdd, align: center]2.2[/TD] [TD=class: bppWidth bpp, align: center]101.89 %[/TD] [TD=class: tvListings, align: center][/TD] [/TR] [TR] [/TR] [TR=class: row1] [TD=align: center][/TD] [TD=class: firstColumn]Evian TG v FC Metz (19:00 BST)[/TD] [TD=class: selectionBestOdd, align: center]2.55[/TD] [TD=class: selectionBestOdd, align: center]3.2[/TD] [TD=class: selectionBestOdd, align: center]3.2[/TD] [TD=class: bppWidth bpp, align: center]101.72 %[/TD] [TD=class: tvListings, align: center][/TD] [/TR] [TR] [/TR] [TR=class: row0] [TD=align: center][/TD] [TD=class: firstColumn]OGC Nice v Montpellier HSC (19:00 BST)[/TD] [TD=class: selectionBestOdd, align: center]2.64[/TD] [TD=class: selectionBestOdd, align: center]3.25[/TD] [TD=class: selectionBestOdd, align: center]3[/TD] [TD=class: bppWidth bpp, align: center]101.98 %[/TD] [TD=class: tvListings, align: center][/TD] [/TR] [TR] [/TR] [TR=class: row1] [TD=align: center][/TD] [TD=class: firstColumn]SC Bastia v FC Lorient (19:00 BST)[/TD] [TD=class: selectionBestOdd, align: center]2.36[/TD] [TD=class: selectionBestOdd, align: center]3.3[/TD] [TD=class: selectionBestOdd, align: center]3.55[/TD] [TD=class: bppWidth bpp, align: center]100.84 %[/TD] [TD=class: tvListings, align: center][/TD] [/TR] [TR] [/TR] [TR=class: row0] [TD=align: center][/TD] [TD=class: firstColumn]Stade Rennais v RC Lens (19:00 BST)[/TD] [TD=class: selectionBestOdd, align: center]1.95[/TD] [TD=class: selectionBestOdd, align: center]3.45[/TD] [TD=class: selectionBestOdd, align: center]4.65[/TD] [TD=class: bppWidth bpp, align: center]101.71 %[/TD] [TD=class: tvListings, align: center][/TD] [/TR] [TR] [/TR] [TR] [TH] [/TH] [TH=class: firstColumn]Sunday 5 October 2014[/TH] [TH]Home[/TH] [TH]Draw[/TH] [TH]Away[/TH] [TH=class: bppWidth]BPP[/TH] [TH] [/TH] [/TR] [TR=class: row0] [TD=align: center][/TD] [TD=class: firstColumn]Saint-Étienne v Toulouse FC (13:00 BST)[/TD] [TD=class: selectionBestOdd, align: center]2[/TD] [TD=class: selectionBestOdd, align: center]3.4[/TD] [TD=class: selectionBestOdd, align: center]4.75[/TD] [TD=class: bppWidth bpp, align: center]100.46 %[/TD] [TD=class: tvListings, align: center][/TD] [/TR] [TR] [/TR] [TR=class: row1] [TD=align: center][/TD] [TD=class: firstColumn]En Avant Guingamp v FC Nantes (16:00 BST)[/TD] [TD=class: selectionBestOdd, align: center]2.75[/TD] [TD=class: selectionBestOdd, align: center]3.25[/TD] [TD=class: selectionBestOdd, align: center]3[/TD] [TD=class: bppWidth bpp, align: center]100.47 %[/TD] [TD=class: tvListings, align: center][/TD] [/TR] [TR] [/TR] [TR=class: row0] [TD=align: center][/TD] [TD=class: firstColumn]Olympique Lyonnais v Lille OSC (16:00 BST)[/TD] [TD=class: selectionBestOdd, align: center]2.4[/TD] [TD=class: selectionBestOdd, align: center]3.2[/TD] [TD=class: selectionBestOdd, align: center]3.7[/TD] [TD=class: bppWidth bpp, align: center]99.94 %[/TD] [TD=class: tvListings, align: center][/TD] [/TR] [TR] [/TR] [TR=class: row1] [TD=align: center][/TD] [TD=class: firstColumn]Paris Saint-Germain v AS Monaco (20:00 BST)[/TD] [TD=class: selectionBestOdd, align: center]1.53[/TD] [TD=class: selectionBestOdd, align: center]4.3[/TD] [TD=class: selectionBestOdd, align: center]7.5[/TD] [TD=class: bppWidth bpp, align: center]101.82 %[/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE]

[Feduloff]

Re: Ligue 1 Orange > October 3rd - 5th [h=1]Reims – Bordeaux[/h]There’s a big possibility that Reims will once again use 4th choice keeper Garel, as in this moment the first three keepers are out injured (looks like Agassa has the most chances to make a comeback). More bad news as Reims will be without fullback Mavinga (important) and central midfielder Albaek, both of them suspended. Reims may also miss central defender Roberge who got out injured last round and is doubtful.

[samswfc]

Re: Ligue 1 Orange > October 3rd - 5th Any team news for Marseille? Look a nice price away at Caen who haven't scored at home all season. Marseille -1 handicap is 14/5 too.

[neilovan]

Re: Ligue 1 Orange > October 3rd - 5th REIMS v BORDEAUX Bordeaux are doing well this season. Their home form is excellent , winning 3 of 4, with 1 draw. Away they also look good with a record of W2 D1 D1, scoring in every game. Reims are leaking goals, conceding 10 in 4 away games and 9 in 4 home games. First half goal are also very high fir Bordeaux away (2 goals in 3 of 4 games). I think goals can be expected here. Over 2.5 goals is 2.25 betvictor 2 units Away Win for Bordeaux is 2.1 paddypower 2 units Bordeaux win either half is 1.55 stanjames CAEN v MARSEILLE You have to be taking marseille for the win here. Caen have lost all three home games , not scoring a goal. Marseille have scored 3 or more in 3/4 away games, with 6 wins in 8 games this season. Marseille have also won 5/8 1st halves, scoring 10 goals and conceding just 2. The odds of 2.1 look great for the away win here bwin 2 units The longer shot of HT/FT may also be an optin at odds of 3.6 betvictor 1 unit

[meatman]

Re: Ligue 1 Orange > October 3rd - 5th Reims – Bordeaux The hosts are in a terrible mess with injuries and form. They have all sorts of issues and it’s difficult to see them getting anything tonight. I haven’t personally been very impressed with the management of Jean Luc Vasseur this season, and as I feared he is proving to be a ‘bust’ signing so far. Bordeaux should win this match tonight but every man and his dog has been pounding them big. Les Girondins are actually close to an odds-on shot which is poor value. I do expect them to get 3 points but I’m not touching them at this price. Prediction: Reims 1-3 Bordeaux NO BET

[neilovan]

Re: Ligue 1 Orange > October 3rd - 5th

REIMS v BORDEAUX Bordeaux are doing well this season. Their home form is excellent , winning 3 of 4, with 1 draw. Away they also look good with a record of W2 D1 D1, scoring in every game. Reims are leaking goals, conceding 10 in 4 away games and 9 in 4 home games. First half goal are also very high fir Bordeaux away (2 goals in 3 of 4 games). I think goals can be expected here. Over 2.5 goals is 2.25 betvictor 2 units Away Win for Bordeaux is 2.1 paddypower 2 units Bordeaux win either half is 1.55 stanjames CAEN v MARSEILLE You have to be taking marseille for the win here. Caen have lost all three home games , not scoring a goal. Marseille have scored 3 or more in 3/4 away games, with 6 wins in 8 games this season. Marseille have also won 5/8 1st halves, scoring 10 goals and conceding just 2. The odds of 2.1 look great for the away win here bwin 2 units The longer shot of HT/FT may also be an optin at odds of 3.6 betvictor 1 unit

Wow what a start to the weekend. Bordeaux server up this total crap :@

[meatman]

Re: Ligue 1 Orange > October 3rd - 5th Real shock result is that, no idea where Reims pulled out out from. Hard luck Neil, I was fortunate to avoid damage here

[neilovan]

Re: Ligue 1 Orange > October 3rd - 5th

Real shock result is that' date=' no idea where Reims pulled out out from. Hard luck Neil, I was fortunate to avoid damage here[/quote'] Had three games expecting goals. Bordeaux get blanked, Dundee United can't score and Mechelen also blanked. Probably get 100 to 1 for that treble. Dundee United with 1 shot on goal in 90 minutes ! Just ridiculous !

[andypaps28]

Re: Ligue 1 Orange > October 3rd - 5th [h=1]Ligue 1 Opta Stats - Oct 3 - 5[/h] Source :William Hill opta stats Reims - Bordeaux

• 5 of the last 6 league games between Reims and Bordeaux have ended in a nil-nil draw.
• Reims have lost none of their last 13 home games against Bordeaux in Ligue 1 (W10 D3).
• Bordeaux have not scored in their last 6 league games against Reims.
• Bordeaux have lost only 2 of their last 18 Ligue 1 games (W7 D9).
• Reims have won only 2 of their last 10 home games in Ligue 1 (D4 L4).
• Bordeaux have won only 5 of their last 30 away games in Ligue 1 (D14 L11).
• Bordeaux have scored in each of their last 15 league games.
• Odaïr Fortes has delivered the assist for each of the last three Reims goals in Ligue 1.

Caen - Marseille

• Marseille are unbeaten in their last 5 away games to Caen in Ligue 1 (W4 D1).
• Caen have won only 2 of their last 12 home games against Marseille (D3 L7).
• Marseille have scored in each of their last 10 league games against Caen.
• Caen are winless in their last 5 Ligue 1 games (D2 L3).
• Caen have won none of their last 13 league games played in the month of October.
• Caen have lost their last 3 home games in Ligue 1 without finding the net.
• André-Pierre Gignac have scored the first goal of the game on four occasions in Ligue 1 this season.
• Dimitri Payet has been involved in 6 goals in his last 6 league games (3 goals, 3 assists).

Bastia - Lorient

• Bastia have won their 4 home games in Ligue 1 against Lorient (11 goals scored, 4 conceded).
• The last four league games played at Furiani between these two teams have produced 15 goals.
• Bastia have picked up 7 points after 8 games this season in Ligue 1, their fewest tally in the 3-points-for-a-win era.
• Bastia are winless in their last five league games (D3 L2), the longest current drought alongside Caen.
• Lorient have lost their last four league games - the worst current run. They have also failed to score in this run.
• Lorient have lost their last three away games in Ligue 1.
• Bastia are unbeaten in their last nine league games played at Furiani (W3 D6).
• Valentin Lavigne has averaged a goal every 61 minutes in Ligue 1 this season - the best ratio amongst all players with 2+ goals.

Evian TG - Metz

• Evian TG are unbeaten in 3 games against Metz (all comps) (W2 D1).
• Metz have won their last 3 league games, a first since April 2001.
• Evian TG have lost only 1 of their last 6 league games against newly-promoted teams (W4 D1).
• Evian TG have never scored more than 2 goals in their last 24 home games in Ligue 1.
• Metz have kept a clean sheet in their last 2 league games.
• Metz have scored only one away goal in Ligue 1 this season, the worst tally alongside Nantes.
• Daniel Wass has been involved in 10 of the last 17 Evian TG goals in the top-flight (8 goals, 2 assists).
• Juan Manuel Falcon has scored 3 of the last 5 Metz goals in Ligue 1.

Nice - Montpellier

• Nice have won only one of their last 10 league games against Montpellier (D2 L7).
• Nice have won their last 2 league games, keeping a clean sheet in both.
• Nice have drawn only once in 21 league games played at Allianz-Riviera (W12 L8).
• Montpellier have won only 6 of their last 37 away games in Ligue 1 (D12 L19).
• Montpellier have won 4 of their last 7 league games (D1 L2).
• Montpellier are goalless in 4 of their last 5 away games in Ligue 1.
• Souleymane Camara has scored 2 of the last 4 Montpellier goals in Ligue 1.
• Victor Hugo Montano has scored 3 goals against Nice in Ligue 1, against no side has he scored more often (alongside Lille, Lyon and Monaco).

Rennes - Lens

• Rennes are unbeaten in their last 10 league games against Lens (W5 D5).
• Lens have lost 6 of their last 7 away games at Rennes in Ligue 1.
• Lens have never kept a clean sheet in their last 15 away games at Rennes in Ligue 1.
• Rennes have lost their last 4 home games against newly-promoted teams in Ligue 1.
• Both Rennes and Lens have won none of their last 4 Ligue 1 games.
• Rennes have won only 6 of their last 29 league games at home (D12 L11).
• Rennes have kept only one clean sheet in their last 10 home games in Ligue 1.
• Lens have won only 6 of their last 49 away games in Ligue 1 (D16 L27).

St Etienne - Toulouse

• Toulouse are unbeaten in their last 4 league games against St Etienne (W2 D2).
• St Etienne have lost only one of their last 7 home games in Ligue 1 (D4 L2).
• St Etienne have lost only 2 of their last 17 league games (W10 D5).
• St Etienne have never scored more than one goal in their last 6 league games.
• Toulouse have scored in each of their last 6 away games at St Etienne in Ligue 1.
• Toulouse have lost 6 of their last 7 away games in Ligue 1.
• Mevlut Erding has scored 7 goals against Toulouse in Ligue 1, more than against any other opponent.
• Wissam Ben Yedder has scored 9 goals in his last 11 league games.

Guingamp - Nantes

• Nantes have only won once in their last eight Ligue 1 games at Stade du Roudourou (D2, L5).
• Nantes have only won one of their last 13 away games in Ligue 1 (D6, L6).
• None of the last 10 Guingamp's games in Ligue 1 have produced a draw (W3, L7).
• Guingamp have lost more than any other Ligue 1 team in 2014 (17, for 27 games).
• Guingamp haven't found the net in nine of their last 17 home games in Ligue 1.
• Guingamp have scored four goals in Ligue 1 so far this season, their lowest tally ever after 8 matchdays.
• Guingamp have conceded 50% of their goals In Ligue 1 this season in the last 15 minutes (6/12).
• Jocelyn Gourvenec has only lost once in his six games (Ligue 1 + Ligue 2) against Michel Der Zakarian as a manager (W4, D1).

Lyon - Lille

• Lyon have won two of their last 12 games against Lille in Ligue 1 (D6, L4).
• Only one of the 13 Ligue 1 games played at Gerland in 2014 have produced a draw (0-0, against Montpellier).
• Lyon are unbeaten in their last four Ligue 1 games, best current run after Marseille (6) and PSG (10).
• Lille are unbeaten in their last 11 Ligue 1 games played in October (W8, D3).
• Lille have kept a clean sheet six times in Ligue 1 this season, more than any other top-flight team.
• Lille's Ligue 1 games have produced only nine goals (7 for, 2 against), lowest tally this season.
• Alexandre Lacazette has been involved in two of the last four Lyon's goals in Ligue 1 (1 goal, 1 assist).
• Divock Origi has been involved in all of the last three Lille's goals in Ligue 1 (2 goals, 1 assist).

Paris SG - Monaco

• PSG have failed to win any of their last 9 encounters with Monaco in Ligue 1 (D6, L3).
• The last four Ligue 1 games between PSG and Monaco have ended with a draw.
• PSG have only won three of their last 16 home games against Monaco in Ligue 1 (D7, L6).
• PSG have only lost three of their last 57 games in Ligue 1 (W39, D15).
• Monaco have won none of their last 10 Ligue 1 games against the reigning title holders (D6, L4).
• Monaco have lost four games in Ligue 1 so far this season, their highest tally since 2006-2007 (5).
• Monaco are the only Ligue 1 team left that have failed to score more than one goal in a game this season.
• Laurent Blanc is unbeaten in his eight previous Ligue 1 encounters with Monaco as a manager (W5, D3).

[sajtion]

Re: Ligue 1 Orange > October 3rd - 5th

Had three games expecting goals. Bordeaux get blanked, Dundee United can't score and Mechelen also blanked. Probably get 100 to 1 for that treble. Dundee United with 1 shot on goal in 90 minutes ! Just ridiculous !

oh yeah but you forgot to call them bastards

[neilovan]

Re: Ligue 1 Orange > October 3rd - 5th

oh yeah but you forgot to call them bastards

[ATTACH]6393[/ATTACH] I'll spank them with my motivator stick:eek

[malabgd]

Re: Ligue 1 Orange > October 3rd - 5th Caen v Marseille Caen: A. Yahia (0/0 d, newcomer), Privat (0/0 f) Marseille: - Bastia v Lorient Bastia: D. Cissé (0/0 f), D. Diakité (4/0 d), Maboulou (8/2 m), Brandao (2/0 f), Cahuzac (3/0 m) Lorient: A. Traoré (3/0 m), Lavigne (7/3 f, top scorer), L. Koné (7/0 d), Reale (0/0 m), Quercia (0/0 f), Mesloub (4/0 m) Information from more then 50 football leagues and competitions at: www.injuriesandsuspensions.com

[fat]

Re: Ligue 1 Orange > October 3rd - 5th

Real shock result is that' date=' no idea where Reims pulled out out from. Hard luck Neil, I was fortunate to avoid damage here[/quote'] It was a dull game without decent scoring opportunites. The only goal was a bizzarre fluke. A point each would have been a fair result because Reims themselves deserve no credit for this win.

[UnitedForever]

Re: Ligue 1 Orange > October 3rd - 5th Meatman, any tips for today's matches ??? Thanks !!!

[meatman]

Re: Ligue 1 Orange > October 3rd - 5th Caen – Marseille It’s fairly obvious now that Marseille are ‘for real’ A run of 6 straight wins has propelled them top of the table and the level of their football has been really impressive. This is the best I have seen OM play for a number of years, new coach Marcelo Bielsa has seriously got them ticking. Two things have really helped their cause – lack of injuries/suspensions, in addition to no European football. Marseille can just solely focus on the ligue which is fantastic in terms of match preparation. They should really get the job done today facing Caen, there are very few signs that this OM run is going to end soon. The hosts aren’t a bad side and have some reasonable quality, but overall Marseille should be too strong. PSG claimed a relatively comfortable 2-0 win here a couple of weeks ago and I see a similar outcome. Caen might actually get on the scoresheet, but I expect OM to ultimately find a way to get the 3 points in what should be an open game of football. I am extremely surprised OM are odds-against for this match and it’s a nice bonus that a -0.25 line is available on them. At the very worst they should at least draw so I really like the look of this bet for 5 units. Prediction: Caen 1-3 Marseille Recommended bet: Marseille -0.25 @ 1.85 5/10 Bastia – Lorient Neither team is in particularly great form, but I like taking the islanders here. It’s not been the easiest of transitions for new Bastia coach Claude Makelele but there have been one or two positive signs this season. As you might expect, they have been reasonably good at home and poor away, typical of most Corsican sides. They’ve drawn 3 out of 4 at home, but tonight is definitely a great opportunity for them to get maximum points. Lorient are renowned for their horrible away results, although of late it’s been hard for them to get a result anywhere! The pressure is already on Sylvain Ripoll and his side travel here on the back of four consecutive defeats. When you look at their squad, it’s not hard to see why either. The backline on paper is arguably their strong department, but because they play fairly attacking then perhaps they don’t make the most of this strength. Midfield and attack has been decimated with injuries and they lack many ‘tough’ physical players. Out wide they are starting the likes of Gilles Sunu, who is actually a striker and doesn’t track back properly. Upfront, Benjamin Jeannot is likely to get the nod tonight, but he’s a poor player at this level and wasn’t even a regular for Nancy last season in Ligue 2! Star summer signing Jordan Ayew has been a complete bust so far and missed a ton of chances at crucial moments. Bastia are nothing special, but at fortress Furiani I have no hesitation in backing them on a -0.25 line. At very worst they should draw. However, truth be told, I’d be surprised if they didn’t win this one. Prediction: Bastia 2-0 Lorient Recommended bet: Bastia -0.25 @ 1.92 5/10 Rennes – Lens Which Rennes will we see today? Will it be the one who lost terribly vs Toulouse at home (0-3) or will it be the one who pretty much outclassed Bordeaux, yet somehow lost 1-2 last weekend? Rennes are a complete Jekyll and Hyde outfit and it actually makes me more confident to back them now that they’ve lost 3 straight games. They are ‘due’ a decent display and result, it could definitely come tonight facing Lens. Lets first of all say that Rennes have the potential to play great football. They aren’t consistent but when things click, they can be very nice on the eye. My main worry with Lens here is that they miss their best two players to suspension. Key CB Ahmed Kantari and central midfielder Jerome Lemoigne are both banned, and this is a major blow to a team that has a pretty small squad anyway. Lens have done very well to pick up as many points as they have considering the transfer issues at the club. They are a very close knit group of players and have a strong fighting mentality. But today might be a step too far for them if Rennes turn on the style. This match means way more to the hosts who really really need 3 points. I’m going to back the Bretons to rebound and and snap their losing streak. Prediction: Rennes 2-0 Lens Recommended bet: Rennes -0.5 @ 1.85 5/10 Evian – Metz I’m not sure about this one. Evian are a difficult side to read, whilst Metz have performed surprisingly well upon their return to Ligue 1 level. There are both positive and negative factors to mention about both teams and it’s just a question of who turns up best on the night. I expect Metz will try and make themselves difficult to break down which might not suit Evian. The hosts tend to play better against bigger teams when there is less pressure. This is probably not going to be the most exciting encounter in the world with something like a 0-0 or 1-1 draw the most likely outcomes. I’m not interested in betting on the game. Prediction: Evian 1-1 Metz NO BET Nice – Montpellier South coast derby which is likely to be really tight and close. Nice looked to be in a terrible state a few weeks ago but have bounced back with shock wins against Lille and Monaco. Clearly they have managed to turn the corner, although I still don’t trust them. Montpellier aren’t a bad side and fairly hard to beat. I can’t see much separating these teams come the final whistle and I’d consider it a major 0-0 contender. There doesn’t look to be much value on either side, so an easy no bet swerve for me. Prediction: Nice 0-0 Montpellier NO BET

[sajtion]

Re: Ligue 1 Orange > October 3rd - 5th i think evian will win their match. they have two wins in a row and the last one being away. its seem to suggest they are team on the rise and i don't see why they can't continue with another win at home. metz are ok team coming up from lower divisions but i don't see a lot of their points coming from away matches. evian even have better superiority over them by beating them all three times they met so its an obvious choice for me. home win

[BWiggins]

Re: Ligue 1 Orange > October 3rd - 5th sajtion vwd :ok

[meatman]

Re: Ligue 1 Orange > October 3rd - 5th 2 out of 3 winners for me Marseille totally hammered Caen but somehow needed a last-gasp goal to beat them. It was a deserved win and I'd have been really unhappy had they not got the 3 points there. Likewise, Rennes' success was totally merited and their first half performance was especially impressive. I have no idea how they didn't score before HT, but thankfully put it right after the break. Unfortunately though, I was way off with Bastia. They were awful and Lorient could've won 3 or 4 nil. Somehow I have managed to overestimate Bastia because based on this display they are utter shit. I still don't think Lorient are that good so this was an extremely poor and worrying display by the home team. Well done with Evian Sajtion

[fat]

Re: Ligue 1 Orange > October 3rd - 5th Thank you Meatman. I went big on Marseille. Thought they should've won it a bit easier.

[Mindcrime]

Re: Ligue 1 Orange > October 3rd - 5th Any ideas on PSG - Monaco or Saint-Étienne - Toulouse?

[neilovan]

Re: Ligue 1 Orange > October 3rd - 5th PSG v Monaco Monaco are all over the place at the moment. Their form looks poor. They have lost 4 games this season, and have not scored more than 1 goal in any game. PSG should win it , but I would stretch it to HT/FT PSG PSG . PSG have won 3 of 3 1st halves, all to nil at home. For me there are 2 negatives.... 1) PSG coming off a fantastic Champions league win over Barcelona. Will there be a knock on 'letdown' effect after such a big win ? 2) Monaco are undefeated away from home in the 1st half this season. At home they have lost 3 times (all 1-0 at HT), but away they have not been beaten 1st half. Small 1 unit bet on PSG HT/FT at a decent 2.38 on betvictor.

[meatman]

Re: Ligue 1 Orange > October 3rd - 5th St Etienne – Toulouse The visitors have suddenly found some good form and shouldn’t be underestimated. They pissed all over Rennes in their previous away game and followed it up with a good performance against PSG, which was a match they should’ve won. TFC definitely need to be treated seriously and it wouldn’t be a surprise if they drew, or even won this match. Sainte have lost their way a bit in recent matches and have only had 3 days to recover from a midweek EL encounter. They were at home but put a lot of energy into a match which they only drew 0-0. I think there is sure to be some sort of ‘come down’ factor and TFC should have a physical and mental edge. I couldn’t blame anyone who fancied TFC +0.5 here because I think they’ll cover. But I know better than to bet against St Etienne at home so I’ll refrain. Prediction: St Etienne 1-1 Toulouse NO BET Guingamp – Nantes Guingamp had a fantastic EL victory at home to PAOK on Thursday night. It’s great for a club like them that they can produce a win in the EL but I expect their ligue form to dramatically struggle whilst they are involved continentally. Already this season there’s been some worrying signs. The Bretons have lost 6 out of 8 ligue fixtures and haven’t exactly looked particularly good in many of them either. If they had a full week to prepare here then they’d have a much better chance, but as things stand, Nantes definitely have the edge. I’m tempted to back the visitors but there isn’t much value. This is ultimately a derby game and sometimes the formbook can be thrown out of the window for a contest like this. My feeling is Nantes will sneak a win and Guingamp could be tired, but I’m not confident enough to bet on them. Prediction: Guingamp 0-1 Nantes NO BET Lyon – Lille The big issue for Lille here is injuries and lack of player freshness. They have a number of key players out in all areas of the pitch, and it may well cost them. Just to rub salt into the wound they’ve only had 3 days to recover from a EL away match at Wolfsburg which was a high energy, high tempo sort of game. Lyon of course, aren’t involved in Europe this season so have had a full week to prepare for this game. Their own injury problems have subsided in the last few weeks and OL have actually been playing some fairly decent football. This is certainly not the most talented of Lyon’s squad’s, but Hubert Fournier has actually got them ticking recently, some young guns are fearless and in-form. I think Lyon will prevail today and take advantage of Lille’s injury problems. But unfortunately the bookies have cottoned on to this and offer little value on Les Gones. Despite this, I’m still going to bet them because I’m feeling quite confident about the outcome. Prediction: Lyon 3-0 Lille Recommended bet: Lyon -0.5 @ 2.05 4/10 PSG – Monaco Big match here dubbed ‘Le cashico’. Both teams had good results in the midweek CL, but Monaco have been dire in the ligue. PSG have drawn a lot of games but tend to raise their level in the really ‘big’ fixtures which makes me give them the edge tonight. The main worry for PSG is in defence where Marquinhos and Thiago Silva are both injured. They are going to have to line up with David Luiz and Zoumana Camara, which is a concern. Elsewhere though, Les Parisians are at full strength, minus Zlatan who’s been out for a while. Missing Ibrahimovic never worries me too much anyway because I feel it allows other players such as Cavani and Lucas Moura to shine. Monaco have really played poorly in the ligue and something just isn’t right with them. For some strange reason they’ve managed to play well in the Champions League but that might mean nothing in a fixture like this. Besides, Monaco have had one less day to recover and had to travel to Russia in midweek. The hosts should deliver a victory, they need to in order to keep some sort of pace with Marseille. The only concern is that central defensive pairing but at the end of the day PSG should be too strong. Taking them on a -1 asian could be nice value, it’s rare they are so generous at home. Prediction: PSG 3-1 Monaco Recommended bet: PSG -1 (asian) @ 1.87 5/10

[meatman]

Re: Ligue 1 Orange > October 3rd - 5th One winner, one loser. Lyon were convincing in victory but PSG were bloody awful. Having said that, they were just 2 mins away from what would've been a very lucky push but they just couldn't hold on. It's unexplainable how a side who just beat Barca so well can play so bad tonight. Monaco were actually the better team and probably should have won it. Very disappointing end to the round.

[Masturbinho]

Re: Ligue 1 Orange > October 3rd - 5th I think that Jardim prepares the team very well tactically hence the good results against the better teams than them on paper.

[meatman]

Re: Ligue 1 Orange > October 3rd - 5th

I think that Jardim prepares the team very well tactically hence the good results against the better teams than them on paper.

Monaco were surprisingly good. It seems they much prefer facing bigger and better teams, yet they are so shocking against the poorer outfits. They don't make sense

[MPLouis]

Re: Ligue 1 Orange > October 3rd - 5th

PSG were bloody awful. Having said that' date=' they were just 2 mins away from what would've been a very lucky push but they just couldn't hold on. It's unexplainable how a side who just beat Barca so well can play so bad tonight. Monaco were actually the better team and probably should have won it.[/quote'] From what I saw, I don't they were 'awful'. I thought both sides were good, with PSG looking stronger in midfield.

[sajtion]

Re: Ligue 1 Orange > October 3rd - 5th they played themselves beyond and above their ability against barcelona and three days later experienced a physical slump although they were unlucky to concede that poor goal but it happened because of fatigue and poor concentration