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Ligue 1: the editorial team's predictions for the 26/27 season 🔮

We’re taking the plunge!Who will be crowned French champion? Who will secure the precious European spots? Who will have to fight until the very end to stay up? With Ligue 1 returning this Friday, On...

Ligue 1: the editorial team's predictions for the 26/27 season 🔮

Ligue 1: The editorial team's forecasts for the 2026-2027 season

OneFootball's French editorial team has predicted the top teams, relegation spots, top scorers, and top assist providers for the upcoming 2026-2027 Ligue 1 season. The top four teams are expected to be PSG, Olympique Lyonnais, Tours, and OGC Nice, according to the team's predictions. The two clubs that may disappoint are Strasbourg and Lille. The automatic relegation spots are likely to be held by Angers and Le Mans.

The top scorer is expected to be Franjo Ivanovic, followed by Estéban Lepaul, Loïs Openda, Mathys Detourbet, and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia. Désiré Doué is predicted to provide the most assists, followed by Vitinha, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Désiré Doué, and Florian Thauvin. Arthur Piedfort is predicted to be the best signing, followed by Thomas Jörgensen, Loïs Openda, Mathys Detourbet, and Loïs Openda.

The team also made some free hot takes, including predicting AJ Auxerre to finish in the top 8, Marseille to be the autumn champions, Le Havre to fight for European spots, and LOSC to finish mid-table. Paris FC is predicted to qualify for the Champions League, and OL is expected to win the Coupe de France.

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