Lille vs. Troyes (Sunday, 12.00pm)
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Lille play host to Troyes on Sunday afternoon looking to extend their unbeaten record in Ligue 1 in six matches.
At a time when the home side sit in seventh position in the standings, Troyes occupy 13th spot, four points above the relegation zone.
We say: Lille 2-1 Troyes
Despite the difference in league positions, Lille have netted just one more goal than their opponents this season, something which may indicate that a close match could materialise. Nevertheless, we are still backing the home side to edge this game, potentially by the odd goal in three courtesy of their superior defensive record.
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Angers vs. Clermont (Sunday, 2.00pm)
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Angers will be looking to end their three-game losing streak in Ligue 1 when they host Clermont at Stade Raymond-Kopa on Sunday afternoon.
The home side are currently bottom of the league table, while Clermont are now in the top half after winning their last match.
We say: Angers 0-1 Clermont
Clermont have been very impressive in their last two matches, so there is no reason why they should not be able to dispatch the team bottom of the table.
In their 10-game losing run, Angers have lost by a one-goal margin on seven occasions, so we expect this to be the case again on Sunday.
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Montpellier vs. Nantes (Sunday, 2.00pm)
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Montpellier HSC and Nantes square off on Sunday afternoon with just one point separating the two teams in the Ligue 1 standings.
Despite the close proximity of the 14th and 15th-placed sides, Nantes make the trip to Stade de la Mosson in far better form than their hosts.
We say: Montpellier HSC 0-1 Nantes
Having conceded six times to Nice, Montpellier will naturally be paying more consideration to the defensive side of their game on Sunday. That may let in a resolute Nantes side to edge this match by a solitary goal, further extending their improving run of results.
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Reims vs. Nice (Sunday, 2.00pm)
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Reims can stretch their unbeaten run to 11 consecutive matches domestically when they welcome Nice to Stade Auguste-Delaune for a Ligue 1 affair on Sunday.
Both sides are even with 24 points, with Les Aiglons slightly ahead on goal difference despite winning just one of their previous four league fixtures.
We say: Reims 1-0 Nice
Managerial changes have had an early positive effect on both sides this season, but Still seems to have built a system at Reims which looks sustainable, while one match with Nice is not enough information to suggest things have transformed under Digard.
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Toulouse vs. Brest (Sunday, 2.00pm)
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Toulouse could move into the top half of Ligue 1 if they can claim a third successive league win against Brest on Sunday.
Brest, meanwhile, are aiming to move outside of the French top-flight relegation places.
We say: Toulouse 2-0 Brest
Although Brest are yet to concede in either of their two matches since Roy's managerial appointment, we are struggling to see beyond the hosts winning this match quite comfortably in the end.
Toulouse have bagged 14 goals across their last three victories, and while that type of rate may prove unsustainable, they are definitely capable of securing a third successive league win.
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Monaco vs. Ajaccio (Sunday, 4.05pm)
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Two sides in indifferent form meet at the Stade Louis II on Sunday, when Monaco host Ajaccio in Ligue 1.
Monaco may still be reeling from a shock exit in the Coupe de France last weekend, while Ajaccio face a battle at the bottom on their return to the top flight.
We say: Monaco 2-0 Ajaccio
Monaco have been rather ropey in the last week, but they should be able to show off their credentials here against a struggling Ajaccio side.
The visitors are without a number of first-team players and are finding it difficult to score goals so it could be a long afternoon for the Corsican side.
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Rennes vs. PSG (Sunday, 7.45pm)
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Ligue 1's most prolific home side host the division's top-scoring away team in a tantalising battle on Sunday night, as Rennes welcome Paris Saint-Germain to Roazhon Park.
The nine men of Les Rouges et Noir suffered a 2-1 defeat to Clermont last time out in a blow to their Champions League aspirations, while the champions put Angers to the sword 2-0.
We say: Rennes 1-3 Paris Saint-Germain
Not many teams can proudly boast to come away from Roazhon Park with all three points to their name, but all the ingredients are there for a crucial PSG win, as Rennes work around the absence of their top scorer and a double suspension blow.
While we do not expect the hosts' magnificent goalscoring streak in front of their own fans to come to an end, the famed PSG trident is sure to expose Rennes' recent defensive shortcomings, and we can only envisage the champions returning to base with another win under their belts.
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Barney Corkhill
