Before the round - trends on France Ligue 1 (01-02/02/2020)

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PSG continue their flawless performance in Ligue 1, which grants them with ten points lead now on the top, while we have a new runner-up after Round 21 - Olympique Marseille, who will try to remain on the Champions League spot.

Dijon FCO - Stade Brestois

After many problems in the first half of the season, which saw Dijon FCO drowning around the relegation zone, they now have significantly improved their form, staying undefeated in 5 of their 6 most recent matches.

Their opponents from this week's Round 22, are Stade Brestois, who have won their two most recent matches and are also showing positive improvement.

• Dijon FCO are undefeated in their last 8 home Ligue 1 games in a row.
• Dijon FCO have achieved a draw in 3 of their 6 most recent games in Ligue 1.
• Stade Brestois have allowed 2+ goals in 6 of their last 9 away matches in Ligue 1.
• In their last 5 away games in Ligue 1, Stade Brestois have recorded a total of 4 losses.
• Prediction: Draw @ 3.55

Angers SCO - Stade Reims

Two teams showing similar results so far in the league, will meet each other on Saturday, when Angers SCO will try to take advantage of playing at home against Stade Reims.

While the visitors are currently struggling for points, Angers SCO managed to recover and are once again a tough team to beat.

• Angers are unbeaten in 17 of their last 20 home matches in Ligue 1.
• In 9 of Angers SCO's last 12 Ligue 1 games have been scored under 2.5 goals.
• Stade Reims have managed to draw 5 of their last 9 Ligue 1 matches.
• In 23 of Stade Reims's 27 most recent away games (Ligue 1) there have been under 2.5 goals.
• Prediction: Draw @ 3.03

FC Metz - AS Saint-Étienne

Coming from a quite problematic first half of the season, AS Saint-Étienne are now showing a bit of improvement, winning their three most recent matches.

This time they will face a challenging rival in the face of FC Metz, who despite their mixed results have a good home record.

• FC Metz have drawn in 6 of their last 10 matches in Ligue 1.
• FC Metz are unbeaten in 6 of their last 7 home matches in Ligue 1.
• Saint-Étienne have suffered 3 straight defeats in their most recent away clashes in Ligue 1.
• AS Saint-Étienne have suffered a loss at both half time and full time in 4 of their 5 most recent matches in Ligue 1.
• Prediction: Draw @ 3.00

Girondins Bordeaux - Olympique Marseille

The second placed team of Olympique Marseille will give their best away from home on Sunday against Girondins Bordeaux, in order to keep up the pace with PSG.

That being said, Girondins will be fully prepared for a tough match, but can they leapfrog the loss?

• Girondins Bordeaux have lost in 4 of their last 5 Ligue 1 matches.
• Olympique Marseille's most recent record against Girondins Bordeaux consists of 3 consecutive away losses at half time in Ligue 1.
• Marseille have won 8 of their last 10 Ligue 1 matches.
• There are no losses for Olympique Marseille in 20 of their most recent 23 games (Ligue 1).
• Prediction: Olympique Marseille @ 2.26