Ligue 1 2025-2026: Toulouse vs Strasbourg Prediction

Toulouse

Home Team
41%
VS

Strasbourg

Away Team
34%
Draw: 25%
Over 2.5: 50%
Under 2.5: 50%
Goal: 53%
No Goal: 47%

Current Standings

Pos Team Pl W D L GF GA GD Pts
1 Lens 14 10 1 3 24 12 12 31
2 Paris SG 14 9 3 2 27 12 15 30
3 Marseille 14 9 2 3 35 14 21 29
4 Lille 14 8 2 4 28 17 11 26
5 Rennes 14 6 6 2 24 18 6 24
6 Lyon 14 7 3 4 21 15 6 24
7 Monaco 14 7 2 5 26 25 1 23
8 Strasbourg 14 7 1 6 25 19 6 22
9 Toulouse 14 4 5 5 20 19 1 17
10 Nice 14 5 2 7 19 26 -7 17
11 Brest 14 4 4 6 19 24 -5 16
12 Angers 14 4 4 6 12 17 -5 16
13 Paris FC 14 4 3 7 21 26 -5 15
14 Le Havre 14 3 5 6 13 21 -8 14
15 Lorient 14 3 5 6 18 28 -10 14
16 Nantes 14 2 5 7 12 22 -10 11
17 Metz 14 3 2 9 14 31 -17 11
18 Auxerre 14 2 3 9 8 20 -12 9

Advanced Metrics (Last 5 games)

Toulouse

Average Expected Goals (xG): 1.85
Average Expected Goals Against (xGA): 0.92
# Clean Sheets: 1

Strasbourg

Average Expected Goals (xG): 1.53
Average Expected Goals Against (xGA): 2.24
# Clean Sheets: 2

Key Prediction Insights

The upcoming clash between Toulouse and Strasbourg is predicted to tilt in favor of the home side, Toulouse, who have a 41.0% probability of winning. Strasbourg, positioned 8th in the standings, faces a 34.0% chance of victory against Toulouse, who are currently 9th. With a 50% likelihood of over 2.5 goals being scored, fans can expect an exciting, goal-filled encounter.

Match Analysis

Toulouse's recent performances indicate a mixed bag, with a draw against Marseille and Lorient, and a narrow defeat to Angers. Their ability to bounce back and score against strong opponents like Marseille suggests resilience, while their average goals scored (1.6) and expected goals (1.854) highlight their attacking potential. Defensively, they have maintained a decent record with an average of 1.0 goals conceded over the last five games. Strasbourg, meanwhile, has experienced a recent dip with losses to Brest and Lens, albeit a commendable victory against Lille. With an average of 1.6 goals scored per match, they pose an offensive threat, but their defense has been susceptible, conceding an average of 2.4 goals in their last five outings. Their expected goals conceded (2.24) underscores potential vulnerabilities that Toulouse might exploit.

Final Prediction

Toulouse's slight edge is attributed to their balanced performance both offensively and defensively, combined with Strasbourg's defensive frailties. A key factor to watch will be Toulouse's ability to capitalize on their chances against a Strasbourg defense that has struggled to keep clean sheets. Expect a competitive match where Toulouse's home advantage and recent resilience could play a decisive role.