Ligue 1 – what to watch on matchday 5: Marseille/PSG and more | OneFootball

On Matchday 5 of the 2026-2027 Ligue 1 season, Paris Saint-Germain face Olympique de Marseille at the Stade Vélodrome this Sunday at 8:45 pm. A standout match in a very busy weekend.

The standings:

The matches:

Every match between OM and PSG is special and can spring surprises. The standings do not always offer clues about the result, nor does current form. It is a night apart, one to be fully enjoyed. There will be extra tension on top of the historic rivalry, with a very clear need for points on both sides. For the loser, and even in the event of a draw (especially for Paris), the international break that follows will feel particularly long.

Be warned, this is far from the only big fixture of the weekend. Right from tonight’s opener, AS Monaco (2nd), one of the 3 unbeaten teams, host Lens, who have been inconsistent at the start of the season but still have strong arguments for aiming at the top places. Rennes (3rd) will also put their unbeaten run to the test against a serious opponent: Olympique Lyonnais (4th), who have made a fairly good start despite a summer marked by a still somewhat limited budget.

Lille (1st) seem to be the big favorites of the weekend as they take on OGC Nice, bottom of the table and already in crisis with only 2 points on the board. Be careful, football can always surprise and nothing is decided in advance. Before that, 2 teams looking to confirm their European ambitions will face off: Paris FC (5th) and Strasbourg (6th). A match we hope will be spectacular.

We will also keep an eye on the match between Auxerre (15th) and Brest (7th). Auxerre will want to build on their first win last weekend, while Brest will look to move on from the frustration of an interesting performance but no points against PSG. In the relegation battle, Toulouse (17th) and Le Havre (16th) face each other in a bid to breathe a little easier during the break.

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