Before the round - trends on France League 1 (21/12/2019)

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After round 18 in the French League 1, PSG are still dominating their way through the league, sitting on the top of the standings. The mid-table battle continues as we approach the next round of fixtures on Saturday.

FC Nantes - Angers SCO

FC Nantes are performing quite well this season, especially at home. They have managed to win 4 of their last 6 home matches, having lost just 2 of them.

On the other hand, the visitors are finding it hard to win recently. Angers occupy the 10th position, registering just 1 win in their last 6 matches in all competitions.

• FC Nantes haven't been beaten in 7 of their 8 most recent clashes with Angers SCO in Ligue 1
• In their 8 most recent home games of Ligue 1, FC Nantes have won 6 of them
• Angers SCO are in an unfortunate period, having won just 1 of their last 9 away matches in Ligue 1
• Angers SCO have lost  5 of their last 7 matches against FC Nantes in Ligue 1
• Prediction : FC Nantes @ 2.05

Strasbourg - AS Saint-Étienne

Strasbourg host the team of AS Saint-Étienne in the upcoming Saturday fixture. Strasbourg’s recent form at home has proven to be pretty solid as they have won 5 of their last 6 home games in all competitions.

As for the visiting side, things don’t seem to be going as quite well. Currently, they sit on the 11th position in the league standings with a delicate lead of just 1 point over the home side.

• In AS Saint-Étienne's last 4 games in Ligue 1 there have been over 2.5 goals scored
• Of their last 6 games in Ligue 1, Strasbourg have seen 5 with over 2.5 goals scored
• AS Saint-Étienne have conceded 2+ goals in 4 of their 6 most recent games (Ligue 1)
• In their last 6 games of Ligue 1, Strasbourg have won by 2+ goals on 3 occasions
• Prediction : Over 2.5 goals @ 2.32

Stade Reims - Lyon

In their most recent fixtures,Stade Reims have a pretty even win-draw record. They are unbeaten in their last 6 matches in all competitions, having won 3 of them and achieving draws in the other.

Lyon, on the other hand, have been experiencing difficulties recently, as they have lost 3, drawn 2 and recorded just 1 win in their last 6 games. Both sides are unpredictable, and will most definitely put out a show for their fans in the upcoming clash.

• Stade Reims have achieved a draw in 3 of their 4 most recent home games in Ligue 1
• Stade Reims are performing well defensively, with 6 clean sheets in their last 9 home matches (Ligue 1)
• Stade Reims have achieved 3 draws in their last 5 games in Ligue 1
• Lyon have been drawing at half time in 9 of their last 13 Ligue 1 matches.
• Prediction : Draw @ 3.21

Dijon FCO - FC Metz

The margin between the two clashing sides is just 1 point with Dijon FCO occupying the 16th position and FC Metz currently sitting on the 18th spot. Both teams have been struggling this season, with the home side recording a win more than the visitors (just 4 wins in 18 matches so far).

The relegation clash will be quite thrilling to watch as both teams will be desperately seeking for win that will temporary pull them away from the relegation zone.

• Over 2.5 goals have been scored in Dijon FCO's last 3 home matches in Ligue 1
• FC Metz have lost by 2+ goals in 5 of their last 8 away Ligue 1 games
• Dijon FCO have scored 2+ goals in all of their last 3 home league matches
• The team of FC Metz have conceded an average of 1.67 goals in their away matches in Ligue 1
• Prediction : Over 2.5 goals @ 2.48