Ligue 1
League Profile · 2025/2026
League Overview · Ligue 1 · 2025/2026
This Ligue 1 (France) profile covers the 2025/2026 Ligue 1 season: live standings, squad values, league scoring averages and AI match projections. StatsBrain aggregates completed fixture data and the current league table to provide a statistical snapshot of every club in the division.
Paris Saint Germain currently top the Ligue 1 standings with 76 points from 34 matches (24W–4D–6L, goals 74:29), 6 points clear of Lens in 2nd place. That gap represents 1% of the maximum points still theoretically available per team per matchday - a meaningful but not insurmountable lead in the StatsBrain model.
League Standings · Ligue 1 · 2025/2026
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GGoals | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Paris Saint Germain | 34 | 24 | 4 | 6 | 74:29 | 76 | |
| 2 |  Lens | 34 | 22 | 4 | 8 | 66:35 | 70 | |
| 3 |  LOSC Lille | 34 | 18 | 7 | 9 | 52:37 | 61 | |
| 4 |  Olympique Lyonnais | 34 | 18 | 6 | 10 | 53:40 | 60 | |
| 5 |  Olympique Marseille | 34 | 18 | 5 | 11 | 63:45 | 59 | |
| 6 |  Rennes | 34 | 17 | 8 | 9 | 59:50 | 59 | |
| 7 |  Monaco | 34 | 16 | 6 | 12 | 60:54 | 54 | |
| 8 |  Strasbourg | 34 | 15 | 8 | 11 | 58:47 | 53 | |
| 9 |  Lorient | 34 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 48:51 | 45 | |
| 10 |  Toulouse | 33 | 12 | 8 | 13 | 47:46 | 44 | |
| 11 |  Paris | 34 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 47:50 | 44 | |
| 12 |  Brest | 34 | 10 | 9 | 15 | 43:55 | 39 | |
| 13 |  Angers SCO | 34 | 9 | 9 | 16 | 29:48 | 36 | |
| 14 |  Le Havre | 34 | 7 | 14 | 13 | 32:44 | 35 | |
| 15 |  Auxerre | 34 | 8 | 10 | 16 | 34:44 | 34 | |
| 16 |  Nice | 34 | 7 | 11 | 16 | 37:60 | 32 | |
| 17 |  Nantes | 33 | 5 | 8 | 20 | 29:52 | 23 | |
| 18 |  Metz | 34 | 3 | 8 | 23 | 32:76 | 17 |
League Analysis · Ligue 1 · 2025/2026
Ligue 1 produces a moderate scoring rate of 2.83 total goals per match across tracked fixtures in the 2025/2026 Ligue 1 season. That equates to roughly 1.42 goals per team per game - a baseline figure used by StatsBrain to calibrate expected-goals output for every fixture in the division. Corner frequency averages 9.61 per game, reflecting the typical territorial and set-piece volume in this league.
Home teams average 1.59 goals per game in Ligue 1 compared with 1.24 for away sides - indicatinga consistent home-scoring advantage that the model weights positively for home-side expected goals. This home/away split is incorporated into StatsBrain's pre-match simulation engine for every Ligue 1 fixture.
The relegation battle is tight: Nice begin the danger zone in 16th with 32 points, just 2 points behind Auxerre in safety. Metz prop up the table with 17 points and a 32:76 goal record after 34 matches.
Paris Saint Germain carry the strongest recent form in Ligue 1 with 3 wins in their last 5 league games (sequence: W-D-W-W-L). Short-term form sequences like this are weighted heavily in StatsBrain's fixture probability distributions. Conversely, Brest (D-L-L-L-D in last 5) sit among the division's coldest teams over the same window.
By squad market value, Paris Saint Germain lead Ligue 1 at €1.21bn (1st in the table, 76 pts), ahead of Paris at €1.21bn. StatsBrain stores Transfermarkt valuations alongside performance data to contextualise each club's results relative to squad investment.
Statistical Modelling · Ligue 1 · 2025/2026
Over the last 20 completed Ligue 1 fixtures tracked on StatsBrain, home sides won 45% (9/20), draws made up 15% and away wins 40%. Those matches averaged 2.80 goals per game - the season-wide tracked average is 2.83, so recent scoring is closely aligned with the longer sample.
StatsBrain's Ligue 1 modelling layer combines league scoring baselines, home/away splits, standings position, recent form sequences and squad market values into large-scale Monte Carlo simulations. Outputs are refreshed as new fixture data arrives and are designed for statistical analysis - not as certainties. Open any listed fixture for the complete projection breakdown, including expected goals and outcome probabilities.
League Averages · Ligue 1 · 2025/2026
| Category | Host | Guest | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Goals | 1.59 | 1.24 | 2.83 |
| Average Corners | 5.36 | 4.25 | 9.61 |
Recent Results · Ligue 1
20 matches- 17 MayNice0 – 0Metz
- 17 MayLOSC Lille0 – 2Auxerre
- 17 MayOlympique Lyonnais0 – 4Lens
- 17 MayParis2 – 1Paris Saint Germain
- 17 MayStrasbourg5 – 4Monaco
- 17 MayBrest1 – 1Angers SCO
- 17 MayLorient0 – 2Le Havre
- 17 MayOlympique Marseille3 – 1Rennes
- 13 MayLens0 – 2Paris Saint Germain
- 13 MayBrest1 – 2Strasbourg
- 10 MayAngers SCO1 – 1Strasbourg
- 10 MayMonaco0 – 1LOSC Lille
- 10 MayRennes2 – 1Paris
- 10 MayLe Havre0 – 1Olympique Marseille
- 10 MayMetz0 – 4Lorient
- 10 MayAuxerre2 – 1Nice
- 10 MayToulouse2 – 1Olympique Lyonnais
- 10 MayParis Saint Germain1 – 0Brest
- 8 MayLens1 – 0Nantes
- 3 MayOlympique Lyonnais4 – 2Rennes
Frequently Asked Questions · Ligue 1
9Who leads the Ligue 1 standings in 2025/2026?
Paris Saint Germain currently top the Ligue 1 (France) table with 76 points from 34 matches played (24W–4D–6L). Their goal record stands at 74:29 - data sourced from StatsBrain's live league profile.
What is the points gap between 1st and 2nd in Ligue 1?
Paris Saint Germain lead Lens by 6 points after 34 matches each. That margin is a key calibration input in StatsBrain's league-level simulation model.
Who are the top 3 teams in Ligue 1?
The current top three in the 2025/2026 Ligue 1 season are: Paris Saint Germain (76 pts), Lens (70 pts), LOSC Lille (61 pts). These positions reflect completed league fixtures and are updated from StatsBrain's profile database.
How many teams compete in Ligue 1?
18 clubs are listed in the current Ligue 1 standings table on StatsBrain for 2025/2026. Each team's points, form and squad value are tracked in the league profile.
What is the average number of goals per game in Ligue 1?
Ligue 1 averages 2.83 goals per match across tracked fixtures this season (1.59 at home, 1.24 away). This scoring rate is used to calibrate expected-goals distributions in StatsBrain's match simulations.
Do home teams score more goals in Ligue 1?
Home sides average 1.59 goals per game versus 1.24 for away teams in Ligue 1 this season - indicatinga measurable home-scoring advantage. StatsBrain factors this home/away split into pre-match probability models.
Which teams are in the relegation zone in Ligue 1?
Metz are bottom of Ligue 1 with 17 points from 34 matches. Their goal difference record is 32:76 - a key indicator of the relegation pressure at the foot of the table.
Which Ligue 1 team has the highest squad value?
Paris Saint Germain have the highest reported squad value in Ligue 1 at €1.21bn, currently 1st in the table with 76 points. Transfermarkt valuations are stored in StatsBrain's league profile for context alongside performance data.
Which Ligue 1 teams are in the best form?
Based on the last five league results in the standings, Paris Saint Germain (3W in last 5) and Olympique Lyonnais (3W in last 5) show the strongest short-term form in the 2025/2026 Ligue 1 season. Form sequences are weighted in StatsBrain's fixture-level probability engine.