Last Updated on August 16, 2022 4:53 pm by Erwin Noguera
Ligue 1 is still red-hot and with matchday 2 already finished, we arrive at a new weekend that will be full of exciting matches. The teams at the top of the table are still fighting to remain there and keep the European positions, while at the bottom of the table the fight to avoid the dreaded relegation positions starts.
For the moment and as has been the custom in recent years, PSG is leading the standings after two spectacular matches where they have scored 5 goals in each of them. Marseille follows in second place, while LOSC, Toulouse, Monaco, and Lens are also dreaming of fighting for the top of the table.
All the teams gave very good performances on matchday 2, but we must highlight the match between PSG and Montpellier in which 7 goals were scored between the two teams.
We must remember that Ligue 1 will make changes from next season and, instead of 2 teams, 4 will be relegated to the second division of French soccer, so all teams want to avoid all costs to be in the lower zone of the standings.
Now then, we will have a preview of the best matches on matchday 3 of the Ligue 1 season.
Ligue 1 Matchday 3: PSG vs. LOSC
When: Sunday, August 21 at 01:00 pm ET
Moneyline odds: PSG -229 / LOSC +560 (Source: MyBookie.ag)
Draw Offs: +400
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In this third round of Ligue 1 we will have one of the most interesting matches that can be in the French league, the super team PSG will visit LOSC this Sunday, August 21, 2022, at the Pierre-Mauroy Stadium.
PSG stepped up a gear at the start of the 2022-23 season with two spectacular victories in their two matches played. In the first match, they crushed Clermont with a score of 5-0, with goals from Neymar, Hakimi, Marcos Correa, and Lionel Messi (x2).
In the second match against Montpellier, they managed again to crush their rival with a score of 5-2, in this game, the scorers were Neymar (x2), Sacko, Mbappé, and Renato Sanchez. PSG are making it very clear that they are going for everything this season.
On the other hand, we have Lille, one of PSG’s main contenders this season in the fight for the local league championship trophy. LOSC have had a good start to the season, with 1 draw and 1 win in their first two games played.
Their first match was a very good win against Auxerre with a score of 4-1 and, in their last match, they got 1 point due to a draw against Nantes.
PSG vs. LOSC Betting Pick: PSG
Ligue 1 Matchday 3: Monaco vs. Lens
When: Saturday, August 20 at 09:00 am ET
Moneyline odds: Monaco -131 / Lens +330 (Source: MyBookie.ag)
Draw Offs: +300
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Another very interesting match is the one we will have this Saturday, August 20, when Monaco welcomes Lens at the Stade Louis II, in the game corresponding to matchday 3 of Ligue 1.
Both teams have started the season in the same way, even with equal statistics in almost all sections. Both have 3 goals scored, 2 conceded 1 win, and 1 draw. So, we will see if this parity ends in this match.
Monaco comes into this matchday after an unexpected draw in their last match played against Rennes, with a score of 1-1. The turning point for Monaco was the red card that Youssouf Fofana received in the 15th minute of the game, which meant that they had to play with 10 for almost the entire 90 minutes.
In the first match of the season, Monaco achieved a very good victory against Racing Strasbourg, with a score of 2-1.
Monaco vs. Lens Betting Pick: Monaco
Ligue 1 Matchday 3: Marseille vs. Nantes
When: Saturday, August 20 at 01:00 pm ET
Moneyline odds: Marseille -170 / Nantes +460 (Source: MyBookie.ag)
Draw Offs: +310
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One of the main candidates to fight with PSG for the Ligue 1 title, Marseille comes to this matchday 3 of the season with the firm conviction of getting a victory to prevent the Parisians from escaping at the top of the table.
Marseille will host Nantes this Saturday, August 20, 2022, at the Stade Velodrome, in a match that means a lot to both teams in their quest to stay at the top of the standings.
Nantes have managed to score points in the two matches they have played, but both have been draws, that is to say, they have lost 4 very important points at the beginning of the season.
Marseille is in second place in the standings, they have shown great quality in their approach to the game, but they were unlucky in their match against Stade Brestois.
Marseille vs. Nantes Betting Pick: Marseille
Ligue 1 Matchday 3: Lyon vs. Troyes
When: Saturday, August 20 at 01:00 pm ET
Moneyline odds: Lyon -300 / Troyes +730 (Source: MyBookie.ag)
Draw Offs: +460
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The match that will kick off this matchday 3 of Ligue 1 will be between Lyon and Troyes, which will be played this Friday, August 19, 2022, at PARC OL, home of Lyon.
Lyon, who did not play their matchday 2 game against Lorient because it was postponed, come into this matchday with the mission to get a win that will help them climb to the top of the standings.
In the first match of the season, Lyon had a very good victory against Ajaccio with a score of 2-1, thanks to goals from Tete and Lacazette. Lyon had to bounce back though, as, in the 27th minute, Anthony Lopes received the red card, which left them with 10 players for the rest of the match.
On the other hand, we have Troyes, one of the teams that have had the worst possible start to the new Ligue 1 season. ESTAC have lost both matches they have played and, in both of them, they have been crushed. They have conceded a total of 6 goals.
Troyes must turn this situation around if they want to stay in the first division of French soccer, since, as we mentioned, this season 4 teams will be relegated.
Lyon vs. Troyes Betting Pick: Lyon
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