Ligue 1 2025-26 French Football Betting Odds, Tips & Live Stream Soccer
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What is Ligue 1?
Ligue 1 is France’s premier soccer division and is one of the highest-ranked European football leagues. In terms of the UEFA coefficient, it’s only behind the Premier League, Serie A, La Liga and the Bundesliga. Ligue 1 has a rich history, and many of the best players in the world have plied their trade for teams like Paris Saint-Germain, Olympique de Marseille, and Lyon over the years.
Teams taking part in Ligue 1 have a chance to qualify for major European competitions such as the UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League and the Conference League. In addition, they can participate in domestic cup competitions such as the Coupe de France and Trophée des Champions.
History of the Ligue 1
Although football has long since been played in France, it wasn’t made a professional sport until 1930. The National Council of the French Football Federation voted in favour of professionalism, paving the way for the modern Ligue 1 to develop. The 1932-33 season was France’s inaugural all-professional soccer league, but it wasn’t until 2002 that Ligue 1 was created in its current guise.
Over the years, French football has gone through many changes, with new clubs and formats changing the way the competition works. Since it was founded, there have been a total of 75 clubs taking part in Ligue 1. Today, Montpellier, Nice, Marseille and Rennes are the only founding clubs to still play in the competition.
Paris Saint-Germain are the most successful team in Ligue 1 history, with 13 titles. Their success has been relatively recent, following a takeover from Qatar Sports Investments in 2011 that led to marquee signings like Neymar Jr, Lionel Messi, and Kylian Mbappe. In 2025, PSG became only the second Ligue 1 club after Marseille to win the Champions League.
Format & Schedule of the 2025-26 Ligue 1
Ligue 1 features 18 teams that compete in a round-robin league. Each team plays every other team in the league twice, once at home and once away. A win earns three points, while one point is earned by drawing a game, and a loss earns none.
At the end of the season, the team with the most points is crowned champion, while the bottom two teams are automatically relegated. The 16th-placed team plays in the two-legged relegation playoffs with the promotion playoff winner of Ligue 2. The winner of this relegation battle gets to compete in Ligue 1 the following season. If points are tied between any teams, goal difference and then goals scored are used to determine league standings.
When is Ligue 1?
Here are the key dates for the 2025/26 Ligue 1 season:
Opening fixture: Friday, August 15, 2025
Start of the winter break: December 15, 2025
End of the winter break: January 4, 2026
Final day of the season: Saturday, May 16, 2026
Which Teams Play in Ligue 1?
Angers (2-time Coupe de France runners-up)
Auxerre (1-time winners) - Won in 1995-96
Brest (1-time Ligue 2 winners)
Le Havre AC (3-time winners, 1-time runners-up) - Last win in 1918-19
Lens (1-time winners, 5-time runners-up) - Won in 1997-98
Lille (6-time winners, 7-time runners-up) - Last win in 2020-21
Lorient (2-time Ligue 2 winners)
Lyon (7-time winners, 5-time runners-up) - Last win in 2007-08
Marseille (10-time winners, 14-time runners-up) - Last win in 2009-10
Metz (1-time Ligue 1 runners-up)
Monaco (8-time winners, 8-time runners-up) - Last win in 2016-17
Nantes (8-time winners, 7-time runners-up) - Last win in 2000-01
Nice (4-time winners, 3-time runners-up) - Last win in 1958-59
Paris FC (1-time Ligue 2 runners-up)
Paris Saint-Germain (13-time winners, 9-time runners-up) - 2024-25 league title winners
Rennes (2-time Ligue 2 winners)
Strasbourg (1-time winners, 1-time runners-up) - Won in 1978-79
Toulouse (3-time Ligue 2 winners)
Who won the 2024/25 Ligue 1 title?
Paris Saint-Germain were crowned champions of the 2024/25 season, sitting 19 points ahead of their nearest rivals.
Promotions & Relegations from/to Ligue 2?
Lorient, Paris FC and Metz were promoted from Ligue 2 for the 2025-26 season. Montpellier, AS Saint-Étienne and Reims were relegated following the 2024-25 season.
How to Bet on the Ligue 1 & Types of Soccer Betting
Betting on soccer, such as Ligue 1 and the FIFA World Cup, couldn’t be easier at Stake Sportsbook, especially with our soccer betting guide. We’ve also got an ultimate guide to sports betting that you should check out if you’re a beginner. Follow these steps to get started:
Log in to your Stake.com account and check your current balance.
If you need to, select any local currency and supported payment method to make a deposit.
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Look up Soccer > France > Ligue 1 to see all live and upcoming games to bet on.
Select a match to see all the bet types, then choose any to add to your bet slip, enter your stake and confirm to place your bet.
With funds in your account, you can then choose from a variety of football betting markets, including the following:
Moneyline: A moneyline bet is a straight-up wager on the team you think will win a specific Ligue 1 fixture.
1x2: A 1x2 bet is a common soccer bet that has three elements – 1 is the home win, x is the draw, and 2 is the away win.
Draw no bet: A draw no bet returns your stake if the Ligue 1 match ends in a tie.
Asian total: You can place an Asian totals bet on the total goals, cards or corners you think will occur in a Ligue 1 fixture. Choose over or under on the full, half or quarter line, depending on how sure you are.
Asian handicap: A handicap bet is a wager on the team you think will win a Ligue 1 match, but with a handicap applied. The given handicap will indicate how many goals the team will need to overcome if your bet is to win. You can bet on a full, half or quarter handicap.
Double chance: A soccer bet in which you can bet on two outcomes in the same bet, such as the home win and draw. Your bet wins as long as one of the outcomes is true at the end of the game.
1st goal: A wager on the player or team you think will score the first goal in a Ligue 1 fixture.
Correct score: A bet on what you think the score will be in a Ligue 1 fixture when the referee blows the full-time whistle.
Both teams to score: A popular soccer bet in which you can bet on whether or not both teams will score in a match.
Halftime/full-time: A wager that invites you to bet on which team will win the first and second half of a Ligue 1 match.
Outrights: Also known as futures odds, this is a bet on what will happen at the end of the season. You can bet on the eventual Ligue 1 champion, which teams will be relegated or the teams that will qualify for European competitions next season. You can bet on World Cup outrights at Stake too.
Props: Soccer prop bets can include a wide range of different options. These bets typically aren’t related to the match result, but can include a specific player getting carded, a team scoring an even number of goals or similar.
For great value while betting on Ligue 1, check out our multi-bet builder guide to place multiple bets within the same fixture, or learn how you can create parlay bets to your advantage when making your betting choices.
How to Live Stream Soccer & Live Betting Markets
Stake.com is the perfect place to live stream soccer including Ligue 1 games and a host of other sports. You can check for upcoming matches, some of which are available to stream at Stake.com and watch for free after signing in to your account.
This presents the perfect opportunity to place a whole host of live bets as the action unfolds, including live soccer wagers like the next goal scorer and the number of cautions or red cards you think will be issued in a match. Learn more about the differences between pre-match and live betting here before making your selections.
Ligue 1 Odds & Payouts
We offer excellent value Ligue 1 betting odds that you can view as decimals, fractions, or in the American format. Before placing any bets, make sure you know how to read the odds so you can calculate your payouts and find the best value. It’s also worth understanding the vig as this will affect the odds you’re able to find.
Ligue 1 Betting Tips, Predictions & Strategies
It’s a good idea to follow betting strategies when you place bets on the Ligue 1 action. Here are some simple tips to help you:
Always research a team’s form and check their head-to-head record against their opponents before including them in your betting slip. When you select a match at Stake, you’ll be able to see all the important stats to help provide more insights into which bets to place.
Make the most of all betting markets when making your picks. Stake offers a huge range of bet types. When betting on strong teams such as PSG, you might want to consider focusing on handicap bets, while teams with strong attack but weak defence are perfect for both teams to score bets. In-play betting is an excellent way to find additional betting opportunities
You should also think about the impact that injuries are likely to have on a game week. For instance, if a big team is missing several key players, you might find value in backing their opponents, even if they’re the weaker team on paper. This is especially true for players who are the linchpin of their team.
You can also find more tips and expert analysis in our sports blogs, including our Ligue 1 picks and predictions. We offer detailed predictions of all upcoming soccer tournaments, including the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the Europa League predictions, and Champions League picks.
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