The Ligue 1 ranking is updated weekly by artificial intelligence, highlighting a particularly intense competition for European qualifying places. Although some teams seem to stand out, the fight for access to continental competitions remains extremely tight, reaching an unprecedented level of proximity for nearly sixty years. The 1957-1958 season had seen a similar situation, with the Stade de Reims ruling the championship as Paris Saint-Germain does today, and a group of fierce pursuers, recalling the current uncertainty where Angers, Monaco, Sedan-Torcy, Lille and Saint-Étienne competed in the European squares until the end of the season.

Artificial intelligence, after several weeks of analysis of results and schedules, refined its predictions following the twenty-ninth day. The victories of AS Monaco over Marseille, Olympique Lyonnais in Auxerre and LOSC in Toulouse made it possible to place Monaco, Marseille and Lyon in the Champions League, while the LOSC would be content with the Europa League. While the Dogues’ position remains precarious, there is a widening gap with the sixth and seventh place teams, further complicating their European prospects. Similarly, AS Monaco is now considered the most likely dolphin in Paris Saint-Germain.

Despite the improved predictions, competition remains strong and uncertainty is high, particularly with respect to LOSC. After a series of contrasting results, including a win over RC Lens, a defeat against Olympique Lyonnais and a win in Toulouse, the Dogues earned six out of nine points, surpassing ChatGPT’s initial estimates. Opta’s artificial intelligence initially favoured fifth place for Lille, synonymous with participation in the Europa League, but the evolution of the ranking suggests a fierce struggle until the final whistle.