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Best Weekend Prop Bets: Saturday, May 27th
We have the best props bets for Ligue 1 this week instead of the Premier League. We have delved into the shots, fouls and offsides markets to find the value ahead of the fixtures.
All of the matches kick off at the same time on Saturday night with several teams jostling for position, especially in the race for European football. PSG all but have the league wrapped up but they have been far from their best this campaign.
In this article:
- Lille vs Nantes Preview & Best Bet
- Angers vs Troyes Preview & Best Bet
- Lens vs Ajaccio Preview & Best Bet
- Rennes vs Monaco Preview & Best Bet
- Lyon vs Reims Preview & Best Bet
- Strasbourg vs PSG Preview & Best Bet
Lille vs Nantes Preview
Saturday, May 27th, 20:00 (UK)
This is a big match for both sides. Lille are currently in 5th and will be looking to keep the pressure on Monaco who are in the Europa League qualification spot. Paulo Fonseca’s side beat Marseille in their last match so they will be full of confidence coming into this one.
The threat of relegation is looming large for Nantes. They are in the drop zone but there is still time to salvage the situation. They are one point from safety with two games remaining. The match against Lille is the much tougher of the two but they will want to end their run of eight matches without a win as soon as possible.
Lille vs Nantes Best Bet
Only PSG are averaging more shots per game than Lille in Ligue 1 this season. Fonseca’s side is adventurous in attack and have 14.72 shots per game on average. This is well above the league average of 12.21. Lille’s shot average rises to 15.44 if we only include their home matches.
Nantes conceded 16 shots when they faced Lille earlier this season. This time they will have the disadvantage of playing away from home. They are likely to sit back and soak up pressure in the hope of winning the game on the break, which will lend itself nicely to our bet here.
- Selection: Over 15.5 Shots For Lille (TRACKED BET)
- Best Odds: 1.87 (Unibet)
- Stakes: 6/10
Angers vs Troyes Preview
Saturday, May 27th, 20:00 (UK)
Our next match is far less important. Angers and Troyes have already been condemned to the second division so the sides are going through the motions at this stage of the season. The home side sit rock bottom and have collected just 15 points in 36 matches. They have a goal difference of -48.
Troyes have eight more points than Angers but they are still 11 points from safety. It has been a torrid season for the side that finished 15th in the league last season and there are likely to be wholesale changes this summer.
Angers vs Troyes Best Bet
Much is made of players already being on their holidays at this stage of the season and it could certainly have an impact here. Neither team has any incentive to perform so expect a slightly drab affair that hopefully is reflected by the amount of fouls.
There have been fewer than 23 fouls in three of Angers’ last five home matches. While Troyes’ last away match saw just 13 fouls. When these sides met earlier this season, there were 20 fouls in the game.
- Selection: Under 22.5 Fouls In The Match (TRACKED BET)
- Best Odds: 1.78 (Unibet)
- Stakes: 6/10
Lens vs Ajaccio Preview
Saturday, May 27th, 20:00 (UK)
Lens have been the biggest success story in France this year. They are six points behind PSG. Although the title is beyond their reach they have made huge leaps forward from last season where they finished 7th. Franck Haise’s side look set to finish 2nd and secure a place in the Champions League
Ajaccio have already been relegated but this is a chance to take on one of the league’s top teams without the burden of pressure. They earned a point when they faced Lens back in August.
Lens vs Ajaccio Best Bet
Lens have quality in attack. This has been a major contributing factor to them being the side that forces the 4th most fouls in Ligue. Their opponents are averaging 13.72 fouls per game Lens matches are averaging 26.64 fouls per game; well above what’s required here.
Ajaccio are the most prolific fouling team in the division. They are averaging 14.17 fouls per game over the course of the season. This number increases to 14.5 in their matches on the road. Their matches overall are averaging 27.92 fouls per game. This is also the highest average per game in the French top flight. There were 34 fouls in the reverse fixture.
- Selection: Over 24.5 Fouls In The Match (TRACKED BET)
- Best Odds: 1.89 (Unibet)
- Stakes: 8/10
Rennes vs Monaco Preview
Saturday, May 27th, 20:00 (UK)
This fixture is pivotal in deciding who qualifies for Europe next season. Rennes are 6th in the league but they could leapfrog Monaco and move into 4th with a win on Saturday night. Rennes have a goal difference of +27; meaning they would definitely finish above Monaco if they win their last two matches. However, they have only beaten Monaco once in their last eight meetings.
Monaco have just one win in their last five matches. Phillipe Clement’s side have fallen away in their pursuit of Champions League football. Now their position in any of UEFA’s competitions is in doubt.
Rennes vs Monaco Best Bet
The meeting between these sides earlier this season was an end-to-end affair that saw 36 attempts. Monaco were reduced to 10 men in that game but they still managed 12 shots. Rennes had 24. Bruno Genesio’s side had 26 shots in their last home game so they look to be on the agenda again here.
Monaco’s away matches are averaging 26.89 shots per game this season. They will be doing everything in their power to remain in 4th. The high-stakes nature of this fixture should aid the shot numbers as the second half linger on.
- Selection: Over 24.5 Shots In The Match (TRACKED BET)
- Best Odds: 1.70 (Unibet)
- Stakes: 8/10
Lyon vs Reims Preview
Saturday, May 27th, 20:00 (UK)
Lyon were extremely poor in the league prior to Laurent Blanc’s arrival. There was an immediate improvement when the former PSG manager came in but they have struggled for consistency for much of the season. These factors have proved costly, and the club is set to miss European qualification. However, Lyon have won six of their last eight matches so there are signs of improvement ahead of next season.
Reims are firmly in midtable with 51 points. They haven’t lost against Lyon since 2020. Three of the four matches since have ended in a draw so Saturday’s encounter could be cagey.
Lyon vs Reims Best Bet
Lyon’s opponents in the league this season are averaging 1.89 offsides per game. This has risen to 2.19 offsides since Laurent Blanc took charge. This bet has landed in seven of their last eight home games with their opponents averaging three offsides per game during that run.
Reims have been caught offside more times than any other team this season with an average of 2.22 per match. They were offside three times in this fixture last season so the line on Unibet is appealing here.
- Selection: Over 1.5 Offsides For Reims (TRACKED BET)
- Best Odds: 1.74 (Unibet)
- Stakes: 8/10
Strasbourg vs PSG Preview
Saturday, May 27th, 20:00 (UK)
Strasbourg have failed to build on last season’s exceptional campaign but their goal difference means it’s almost impossible for the to be relegated. They have won four of their last six matches but they haven’t beaten PSG in their last 10 attempts.
It has been a turbulent season for PSG. There has been controversy surrounding the club with the futures of Neymar and Messi in question going into the transfer window. The star-studded 11 were unable to compete in the Champions League. Christophe Galtier has also faced heavy criticism. Despite this, they are still set to secure the league title.
Strasbourg vs PSG Best Bet
Despite being in a relegation battle for much of the season, Strasbourg are averaging the 6th fewest shots against this season. Their numbers are particularly impressive on their recent run of good form. Strasbourg’s opponents are averaging 10 shots per game in their last five matches. Only three teams have managed 15 shots or more against them at their ground this season.
PSG are the most menacing side in France but even they have low shot numbers in their matches against Strasbourg. They had 12 shots against them earlier this season. PSG only managed 14 shots in this fixture last season.
- Selection: Under 14.5 Shots For PSG (TRACKED BET)
- Best Odds: 1.87 (Unibet)
- Stakes: 6/10
Odds via Unibet as at 11:45 May 26th 2023. Odds may now differ.
