Ligue 1 2025/26 outright predictions: Can the Chasing Pack Close the Gap on PSG in the Race for European Football?

The 2025/26 Ligue 1 season is already shaping into a fascinating battle behind the inevitability of Paris Saint-Germain’s dominance. Luis Enrique’s side are overwhelming favourites to secure another league crown, leaving the rest of the division scrambling for the remaining European places. Read on to find our best bet for Ligue 1 2025/26 outright markets.

Ligue 1 outright betting tips

La Liga Race Intensifies as Clubs Battle for European Glory

• Just five points separated second and fifth in Ligue 1 last season.
• Lyon are priced at 4.50 to make the top three this campaign.
• PSG have won every domestic trophy available last season.

Our Best Bet

With only three clubs guaranteed direct entry into the Champions League group stage — and the fourth placed team facing the uncertainty of qualification rounds — the competition for those podium finishes is fierce.

Last season’s table told the story of just how tight this contest can be. Five points separated second from fifth, and the transfer activity so far suggests another year of small margins and decisive moments. While Marseille, Monaco and Lille remain strong contenders, the wider pack — including Nice, Lyon and an ambitious Strasbourg — are all making moves to bridge the gap.

Some teams have approached the window with aggressive investment, like Strasbourg, who have been heavily backed by their owners and brought in quality from across Europe. Others, such as Monaco, have reinforced an already competitive squad with headline additions like Paul Pogba and Ansu Fati. Meanwhile, certain rivals have suffered key departures, raising questions about whether they can sustain last year’s standards.

With PSG almost certain to finish clear at the summit, the real drama will play out in the fight for second and third. The stakes are high — Champions League football not only delivers prestige but also the financial muscle needed to keep pace in a league increasingly shaped by transfer spending power.

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Best Bet – Lyon to finish in the top 3

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Rationale:
Lyon may have endured turbulent off-field circumstances in recent seasons, but their current position in the market underestimates their potential to challenge for a top-three finish. The squad retains key attacking quality, including Georges Mikautadze, whose presence in the final third gives them a clinical edge in tight games. While they are priced longer than rivals such as Lille and Marseille, the balance of their squad and their capacity to find form over sustained runs make them dangerous in this kind of race.

The departures that have weakened some of their competitors — particularly Lille’s loss of important figures and Marseille’s significant outgoing in Luis Henrique — contrast with Lyon’s relatively stable core. With several clubs around them in transition and juggling European commitments, Lyon can take advantage of any stumbles. Consistency will be critical, and a favourable run of fixtures in key stretches offers a platform to build momentum. If they can maintain their scoring output and tighten defensively, they have every chance of forcing their way into the Champions League spots at a value price.

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