As the 2025 Ligue 1 season heats up, Matchday 3 promises to deliver an exciting array of fixtures, with key battles at both ends of the table.
On Friday evening, Paris Saint-Germain will host Angers SCO at the Parc des Princes. PSG, aiming to maintain their title challenge, will look to build on their impressive start to the season. With Kylian Mbappé leading the line, they are clear favourites, and punters will be eyeing a comfortable home win against an Angers side that has struggled to find form early on.
The action continues on Saturday, starting with Olympique Marseille taking on Paris FC. Marseille, buoyed by their passionate home support, are expected to secure three points, especially with the attacking prowess they possess. Meanwhile, Nice will face Auxerre in a clash that could see both teams looking to bounce back after mixed starts, making it a pivotal encounter for both sides.
Later in the day, Olympique Lyonnais welcomes Metz. Lyon, looking to assert their ambitions for a European spot, need to capitalise on home advantage against a Metz team currently in the relegation zone.
Sunday’s fixtures feature a series of critical matches. Lorient will host Rennes in a local derby, while Le Havre takes on Lens and Strasbourg faces Nantes, all crucial for teams hoping to steer clear of relegation. The day concludes with a significant clash between LOSC Lille and Monaco, both of whom are keen on challenging for European football.
With several matches set to impact both title and relegation battles, this weekend promises to be pivotal in shaping the trajectory of the Ligue 1 season.