Ligue 1 returns when Clermont face the might of PSG in Occitan. Our focus is all on the Sunday kick-offs with 4th placed from last season Rennes welcoming Lorient.
Lille Vs Auxerre – Sun 7th Aug 14:00 GMT
- Lille upgraded attack and manager in off season
- Home side have added decent veterans on every line
- Auxerre scrapped into Ligue 1 via play-offs (and 5th place in Ligue 2)
- Away side most made up of journeymen and failed Ligue 1 players
Angers Vs Nantes – Sun 7th Aug 14:00 GMT
- Angers sold or released 12 of 20 of those with the most Ligue 1 appearances from last season
- Home side have no definitive goalkeeper selection yet
- Nantes finished the season by winning Coupe de France
- Kolo Muani replaced with similar player in Mostafa Mohamed
Rennes Vs Lorient – Sun 7th Aug 16:05 GMT
- Rennes only outscored by PSG in a 4th place finish last season
- Home side largely unchanged except for loss of captain Nayef Aguerd
- Lorient worst away side in Ligue 1 for 2021/22
- Uninspiring transfer window with several key areas unaddressed
Smart Bets
Lille Vs Auxerre – Lille Win (1pt win @ 3/4)
Angers Vs Nantes – Nantes Win (1p win @ 17/10)
Rennes Vs Lorient – Rennes Win -1 (2pts win @ EVS)
Above in a treble – 1pt win at 17/2
