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Greg Lea - Updated February 14, 2023

Ligue 1 Standings and Relegation Predictions, Odds, Picks 2022/23

The Ligue 1 2022/23 season starts on August 5 and will conclude on June 4
The relegation battle looks set to be much more interesting than the title race
Two teams will be automatically relegated to Ligue 2 and another could join them

At the start of a season, it is only natural that all eyes are focused on the race for the title. But with Paris Saint-Germain highly likely to be the Ligue 1 winners 2022/23, it is probably worth focusing attention elsewhere in the division.

The battle to avoid relegation will probably be more competitive than the title tussle. That was certainly the case last season when three teams finished within a point of each other at the bottom.

Which sides will fall through the trapdoor this time around? We have listed the latest odds below, then read on for our analysis and more information about the Ligue 1 standings and relegation.

Ligue 1 Relegation 2022/23 Odds

The odds for Ligue 1 Relegation 2022/23 were taken from the DraftKings Sportsbook

Ligue 1 2022/23 Relegation	Odds
Angers	-5000 BET HERE
Auxerre	-1400 BET HERE
Ajaccio	-225 BET HERE
Montpellier	+300 BET HERE
Toulouse	+15000 BET HERE
Reims	+20000 BET HERE
Lorient	+80000 BET HERE

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Who Will Be Relegated in Ligue 1 2022/23?

Ajaccio and Auxerre were promoted to Ligue 1 last season, so it is no surprise that they are the two favorites for relegation. The gap between the top two divisions in France has grown wider in recent years, and the two clubs will have ground to make up on those sides who have been established in Ligue 1 for several seasons.

Toulouse were also in Ligue 2 last term, but the sportsbooks give them a better chance of surviving. That is in part because they were comfortably the best team in the second division, and in part because they spent most of the 2010s in Ligue 1.

Clermont only narrowly avoided the drop in 2021/22 and they are expected to struggle once again. Similarly, Lorient and Troyes were just a few points clear of the relegation zone after 38 rounds of fixtures, and both would probably settle for 17th place were they offered it right now.

Keep an eye on Montpellier too. They were flying high in fifth midway through last season, only to plummet down the table after the turn of the year. Demotion is unlikely but far from impossible.

If you would like to hone your skills and learn more about how to bet on soccer ahead of the Ligue 1 2022/23 season, make sure you check out our guide.

What Were the Final Ligue 1 Standings 2021/22?

At the time of writing, the 2022/23 campaign has not yet gone underway and the current Ligue 1 standings are therefore ordered alphabetically. Take a look at last season’s final table before you make your predictions for what might lie ahead over the next 10 months.

Ligue 1 Standings 2021/22	Points
1. Paris Saint-Germain	86
2. Marseille	71
3. Monaco	69
4. Rennes	66
5. Nice	66
6. Strasbourg	63
7. Lens	62
8. Lyon	61
9. Nantes	55
10. Lille	55
11. Brest	48
12. Reims	46
13. Montpellier	43
14. Angers	41
15. Troyes	38
16. Lorient	36
17. Clermont	36
18. Saint-Etienne	32
19. Metz	31
20. Bordeaux	31

Ligue 1 Frequently Asked Questions

How Does Relegation Work in Soccer?

Relegation is a fundamental part of European soccer, and it is impossible to envisage the Premier League, La Liga, Serie A, the Bundesliga or Ligue 1 without it.France and Germany have a slightly different system to England, Spain, and Italy. In the latter three countries, the three clubs that amass the fewest points over the course of the season (three points are awarded for a win and one for a tie) are automatically relegated.In the Ligue 1 standings up until 2021/22, the bottom two were automatically relegated and the third-bottom side entered a play-off – more on which below. However, the play-offs have been suspended this season because Ligue 1 will drop from 20 teams to 18 in time for the 2023/24 campaign. That means four sides will be automatically relegated this season.

How Does Ligue 1 Relegation Play-off Work?

At the start of the 2016/17 season, the powers that be reintroduced the relegation play-off in France. Since then, the team that finishes 18th in Ligue 1 faces a two-legged tie against the side that finishes third in Ligue 2.The first leg is always held at the home stadium of the Ligue 2 club, and the winner after both matches have been played takes their place in Ligue 1 the following season. The loser competes in Ligue 2. However, as mentioned above, this system will not be in place this term.

How Long Does Relegation Last?

Relegation refers to the transfer of a team to a lower division. Once the season is over and the club’s fate is sealed, they are no longer a ‘relegated side’ – they are just one of the participants of Ligue 2.How long a team spends in the second tier following relegation varies. It could just be one year if the side wins promotion back to Ligue 1 instantly, or it could last for decades. Some clubs relegated from Ligue 1 go on to suffer a further demotion before they make it back to the top table.

Which Ligue 1 Teams Have Never Been Relegated?

Paris Saint-Germain are the only Ligue 1 team that has never been relegated. However, the club from the capital was only founded in 1970 and did not enter Ligue 1 until 1974 – 44 years after the competition was founded.Given their financial muscle, it is hard to see PSG dropping down to Ligue 2 anytime soon. Their record of being the only unrelegated French club should last for a long time.

How Can I Watch Ligue 1 on TV?

Soccer fans based in the United States can watch Ligue 1 on beIN SPORTS.

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Greg Lea is a freelance soccer journalist from London. He is the former editor of The Set Pieces, and has contributed to the Guardian, FourFourTwo, and ESPN. A Crystal Palace fan, he is a long-time subscriber to the belief that it's the taking part that counts. Email: [email protected]

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