Auxerre +1 AH @ 1.93 Betinternet 4/10
For the first time in four years the title race in ligue 1 has gone to the final day of the season. Thus is almost unknown territory for Lyon and they haven’t been in this position for a long time. Les Gones are still well and truly in the driving seat, but there are sure to be quite a few nerves on show here at Le Stade L’abbe Deschamps. Lyon need just a draw to confirm their 7th consecutive ligue 1 crown and they face opponents who have little to play for anymore. But I’m sure Auxerre will realise the position that they are in, and will be aware that all eyes will be watching them closely. Everyone will expect them to give their absolute all, and I’m pretty sure the hosts will be ‘up for it’. Lyon have only won 2 of their last 6 games and haven’t been massively convincing recently, but the most important thing now is the result. I’m not sure that they will win this match, for a start they don’t ‘have’ to win, a draw would be sufficient. There is no value in the visitors @ around 1.50 and I’m certainly tempted with a bet on Auxerre here.
Bordeaux -0.25 AH @ 2.21 Canbet 4/10
This is an absolutely massive match which will affect both the top and the bottom of the ligue 1 table. In simple terms, both teams desperately need to win and a draw wouldn’t be acceptable for anyone, certainly not for Bordeaux who absolutely must obtain the 3 points. They are still in the hunt for the ligue 1 title with only one game left to play, and only a victory would keep their hopes alive. ‘Les Girondins’ have produced some remarkable results over the last few weeks to keep themselves in contention. Lens on the other hand have had a nightmare in 2008 and have won just 1 of their last 14 matches. They need to win here and hope that either Toulouse or PSG slip up in their games. A draw might be enough to see them to safety, but very unlikely, so the payers know what they have to do. Often in these sort of games nobody gets what they want, but I truly believe Bordeaux‘s extra quality will show in the end. They are the team that has less pressure on their shoulders and are also playing with much more confidence. I have no doubts in siding with the visitors in this encounter.
Lille -0.25 AH @ 1.90 Betinternet 5/10
Lorient could still finish as high as 8th in the table, but I’m not convinced that they will win this match against the excellent Lille. The visitors have ended the season really strongly and have lost just 1 of their last 11 matches. They have won 4 of their last 5 and are crucially in the driving seat to finish in 5th position in the table. Only a win would guarantee that they remain in that placing though, so the players know that they need to obtain 3 points at Le Stade Moustoir. Lorient can be tough opposition so it might not be easy for Lille to achieve this. However, the hosts aren’t the sort of side who can be relied upon at the moment because their form has been incredibly inconsistent. The players will want to end the campaign on a positive note, but will also have half an eye on the summer break ahead, so could be distracted. I just think Lille’s extra motivation could prove to be crucial, I’d certainly be surprised if Claude Puel’s men lost this fixture.