Market: Toulouse win
Odds: 13/10 @
Smelling the chance to extend on their recent Ligue 1 purple patch this weekend, Toulouse will host a struggling Strasbourg on Sunday afternoon.
Starting with the hosts, while Toulouse might have only made their Ligue 1 return over the summer, Philippe Montanier s men are enjoying what has been a stellar top-flight run. Along with heading into September s international break with a 2-1 victory at home against Nimes, Les Violets have continued to shine since returning to action. Last seen putting in another action-packed display as they eventually picked up a 3-2 win against Angers, the former Real Sociedad boss has seen his high-flying squad gain a string of plaudits from across France. Breaking into the top-half of the Ligue 1 table, Toulouse have now taken 10 points from their last four appearances. Likewise, winning each of their previous four straight matchups at the Stadium de Toulouse, Montanier s side should be looking to lay down another marker here.
As for the visitors, making an immediate return to losing ways last weekend with a nightmare display on home soil, Strasbourg are in the midst of a recent blip. Last seen getting hit with a 3-0 drumming at the hands of former champions Lille, Julien Stephan s side have now lost three of their last four Ligue 1 outings. With that run underlined by a 3-1 defeat against Rennes when returning from September s international break, Le Racing have picked up just a single top-flight win since opening the 2022/23 campaign. Continuing to show a string of issues at the back and now shipping over 1.5 goals in each of their previous four contests, Strasbourg open this weekend s fixtures sat one-point adrift in the drop zone. Given the recent gulf in class between Sunday s opponents, a home victory can be found at appealing odds here.
Bet: Toulouse 13/10 to beat Strasbourg in Sunday s Ligue 1 showdown @
