Ligue 1 Matchups
French Ligue 1 Fixtures & Games
Understanding Ligue 1 Matchups
Ligue 1, also known as Ligue 1 Uber Eats for sponsorship reasons, is the top professional football league in . The league comprises 20 teams and operates on a system of promotion and relegation with Ligue 2. In the French Ligue 1, teams play 38 games each with both home and away matches against every other club.
Each of the 20 Ligue 1 teams plays 38 matches during a season. This means that each team faces every other team twice during the season, once at home and once away. The team that accumulates the most points over these matches is crowned the champion. As a result, 380 Ligue 1 matchups are available to be bet on each season.
Ligue 1 is known for its rich history, competitive teams, and talented players.
Season Duration & Matches Dates
A standard Ligue 1 match lasts for 90 minutes, divided into two halves of 45 minutes each, with a 15-minute halftime break. If the score is tied at the end of regulation time, the game may go into extra time in cup competitions, but in the league, it generally ends as a draw.
Ligue 1 season typically starts in August and runs through to May the following year. However, the exact start and end dates can vary from season to season, depending on scheduling and external factors.
Top Ligue 1 Rivalries & Games:
Le Classique: This is the fixture between Olympique de Marseille (OM). It’s one of the most heated and famous rivalries in French football.
Le Derby Rhône-Alpes: Featuring AS Saint-Étienne (Saint-Étienne), this is another intense regional rivalry.
Le Derby de la Côte d’Azur: AS Monaco contest this regional derby along the French Riviera.
Coupe de Matchups
The Coupe de is the premier domestic cup competition in . It involves teams from various divisions, including Ligue 1. The tournament follows a knockout format, where teams face off in single-elimination matches.
The winner of each match progresses to the next round until a champion is crowned. The final match is usually held at the Stade de in Saint-Denis, a suburb of Paris.
Before Betting on Ligue 1 Fixtures
No different from other popular sports, the most popular lines for moneylines. Because matches can end in draws, there are three-way moneylines for each team and a draw.
When betting on Ligue 1, it’s helpful to know the home side is displayed first in the sportsbook and the road team is second. In addition to home-field advantage, it can also be important to look at yellow and red card suspensions, injuries, recent records and head-to-head history.
Ligue 1 head-to-head records are good to know but other aspects can also have potential predictive power. Looking at how often each team has covered the spread during the season, the head-to-head matchup, and the general O/U goal trend is very important.
If there’s been a Coupe de matchup more recent than a Ligue 1 game, it could possibly be a good point of comparison. If there’s a good deal of offseason turnover for one or both teams, matchup history may not be as insightful as it would otherwise.
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