Before the round - trends on French Ligue 1 (10-11/08/2019)

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After a short break the new season in Ligue 1 is ready to kick in, bringing some world - class football on stage.

Dijon FCO - AS Saint-Étienne

Dijon FCO will face AS Saint-Étienne in their opening fixture for the new season.

The home side will be pushed to their limits in this one, but we must not forget their staggering win from the last season when they scored 6 goals against this rival.

• Dijon FCO have conceded 1 or more goals in their last 8 Ligue 1 games in a row.
• Over 2.5 goals have been seen in 5 of Dijon FCO's last 6 matches in Ligue 1.
• Saint-Étienne haven't been beaten in their last 8 straight clashes with Dijon FCO in Ligue 1.
• There are no losses for AS Saint-Étienne in 9 of their most recent 10 games (Ligue 1).
• Prediction: AS Saint-Étienne @ 2.09

OGC Nice - Amiens SC

OGC Nice will try to start their new campaign with an easy win against Amiens SC.

Last season the away side showed weak form as the team had lost whole 18 matches to just 9 wins, which will have to be improved in this upcoming season.

• OGC Nice are undefeated in 13 of their last 14 home league games.
• OGC Nice have managed to win in 7 of their most recent 10 home games in Ligue 1.
• Amiens SC's form hasn't been good, as the team has won only 1 of their last 12 away matches (Ligue 1).
• In their 13 most recent matches of Ligue 1, Amiens SC have been undefeated 11 times.
• Prediction: OGC Nice @ 2.05

Lille OSC - FC Nantes

FC Nantes won't be pleased with their first rival for the new season.

Lille OSC ended last season in the second spot and showed promising form, which can help them finally break PSG's dominance in the new season.

• Lille OSC have managed wins by 3+ goals in 3 of their last 5 home games in Ligue 1.
• There are no losses for Lille OSC in 21 of their most recent 24 games (Ligue 1).
• Nantes are unbeaten in 7 of their 8 most recent matches (Ligue 1).
• Under 2.5 goals have been seen in 10 of FC Nantes's last 11 away matches in Ligue 1.
• Prediction: Lille OSC @ 1.83

Strasbourg - FC Metz

Strasbourg will host the new arrivals, FC Metz.

Considering their last season in the french top-flight, Strasbourg didn't really impress with much, so they must not neglect the newbies.

• Strasbourg have drawn 8 of their last 14 Ligue 1 games.
• In their last 16 games in Ligue 1, Strasbourg have recorded only 2 wins.
• FC Metz have conceded 2+ goals in 4 of their last 5 encounters with Strasbourg in Ligue 1.
• Both teams scored in 4 of FC Metz's last 5 games against Strasbourg in Ligue 1.
• Prediction: Draw @ 3.20