Marseille, a slightly more brittle defense
With its 4 victories in its last 5 L1 matches (1 defeat), OM is a solid second in our championship. 8 steps ahead of its first pursuer, Rennes. But if he does not want to be the victim of an unexpected return from the back, the Marseille club will have to regain its defensive solidity. Because the men of André Villas-Boas have conceded 5 goals in their last 2 games. Facing Nantes (1-3) then against Nîmes (2-3). It was as much as during their previous 12 outings in the elite.
PSG, a record to beat
On the occasion of this 28th day, PSG has the opportunity to set a new record in the history of our championship. Rather anecdotal certainly. But this will have the merit of emphasizing a certain regularity of the club as soon as it plays away from the Parc des Princes. Because if he scores in Strasbourg this Saturday, the reigning French champion will then chain a 33rd away game in L1 by scoring each time. What no other formation has managed to do in the history of our championship.
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Toulouse, a record to match
On the side of the TFC, we could also mark the history of the L1 this weekend. But in a much sadder way. Because the players of Denis Zanko, who have not scored since January 11, could chain in Dijon an 8th consecutive game without finding the way to the nets. This would then equal the worst series known in our elite which has already been carried out three times in the past: by Olympique Lillois from September to November 1937, by Sochaux from March to May 1993 and by Ajaccio in October - December 2005.
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Saint-Etienne, a relegated rhythm in 2020
Beaten in Lyon last Sunday during the derby (0-2), Saint-Etienne sinks a little more and confirms its decline. The best proof of this is certainly the photograph of the classification for the calendar year 2020. With 1 victory, 1 draw and 6 defeats in 8 league matches since the beginning of January, the Greens have collected only 4 small points. Barely 0.5 points / match on average. It is the 19th assessment of L1 over this period. Only Toulouse, which has experienced a catastrophic course, does worse (1 point). A rebound is quickly expected so as not to sink permanently.
Bordeaux, king of the overthrow
The art of rebounding is precisely something that Bordeaux has pretty much mastered this season. Because Paulo Sousa's team has already proven several times that they can get out of badly started situations. Since early August in L1, the Girondins have thus managed to gain 22 points after being led. This is the highest total in our championship under such circumstances.
Lyon, zero points against the Top 4
To keep a hope of finishing on the podium and thus participate in the next Champions League, Lyon will have to bring a positive result of its trip to Lille this Sunday. Problem, the Gones are experiencing great difficulties against the best teams in our championship. As proof, this season, OL played 5 L1 matches against the current Top 4. For 5 defeats.
Niang finds an ex
The Rennes - Montpellier, scheduled this Sunday at Roazhon Park, will be an opportunity for Mbaye Niang to remember the good memories of the Hérault club. Because the Breton striker spent half a season there on loan. It was six years ago, in the first half of 2014. At the age of 19, the man on loan from AC Milan had played 19 league matches with the MHSC. For a record of 4 goals and 2 assists.
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