The Ligue 1 is gearing up for an intense round of matches with some exciting fixtures on the horizon. Let's take a closer look at the key matchups set to take place:
In the opening match of the round, Lille will face off against Lens at the Stade Pierre-Mauroy on March 29th in what promises to be a thrilling encounter. Lille currently sits in 4th place with 43 points, while Lens is close behind in 6th place with 42 points. Lens will be looking to continue their impressive form, having secured 3 wins in their last 6 away matches in the league. This match is not just any regular clash, it's the highly anticipated Derby du Nord.
Moving on to another exciting showdown, Lyon will square off against Reims at the Parc Olympique Lyonnais on March 30th. Lyon finds themselves in 10th place with 34 points, while Reims is positioned just above them in 9th place with 38 points. Reims will be aiming to bounce back from their recent struggles, having suffered 3 losses in their last 6 away matches in Ligue 1.
The clash between Lorient and Brest at the Stade Yves Allainmat - Le Moustoir on March 31st is set to be an intriguing battle. Both teams will be eager to secure a vital victory as they look to improve their standing in the league. Keep an eye out for Brest, who have shown their strength by clinching 3 wins in their last 6 away matches in all leagues. This fixture is famously known as the Derby Breton.
Le Havre will take on Montpellier at the Stade Océane on March 31st in what is expected to be a closely contested match. Le Havre currently occupies the 13th spot with 27 points, while Montpellier is just one place below them with 26 points. Montpellier will be determined to turn their fortunes around, having faced 7 defeats in 14 away matches this season. Additionally, Montpellier has suffered 3 losses in their recent 6 matches in Ligue 1.
Last but certainly not least, Olympique Marseille will go head-to-head with PSG in the highly anticipated Le Classique at the Stade Vélodrome on March 31st. This fixture always brings out the best in both teams as they battle for supremacy. Olympique Marseille will be looking to overcome their recent struggles, having lost 4 out of their last head-to-head matches against PSG. Meanwhile, PSG boasts an impressive 69% away win rate in Ligue 1, making them a formidable opponent. Expect fireworks in this thrilling encounter.
As the teams gear up for these pivotal matches, fans can look forward to an action-packed round of football in the Ligue 1. Stay tuned for all the excitement and drama that awaits in the upcoming fixtures.