Ligue 1 winner odds: Value in backing a three-horse race in France

Paris Saint-Germain remains the favorite to win Ligue 1, but the 2025/26 season shows signs of a tighter title race compared to their dominant 2024/25 campaign, where they dropped points in only eight games. This season, they have already dropped points twice in their first seven matches, indicating potential challenges ahead.

PSG has won the last four Ligue 1 titles, including a 19-point lead over second-place Marseille in the previous season, but the gap is narrowing. Currently, they are just one point ahead of Marseille and Strasbourg, with Lyon and Monaco close behind. Four clubs have outscored PSG, and three have defenses as solid, suggesting improved competition across the league.

Marseille emerges as the primary contender, having finished second last season and currently boasting the best form in the league over the last five games, including a superior goal difference to PSG. Monaco, despite recent form struggles, has the highest goal tally and could strengthen with Paul Pogba's return, making them a potential threat if their defense improves.

Lyon is viewed as a solid but less likely challenger due to their resilient defense and young squad, while Strasbourg is a surprising outsider with a strong start, scoring 14 goals in seven games. Their upcoming match against PSG will test their credibility, as a win could propel them to the top of the table and signal a serious title challenge.