Brest vs. Lyon (Saturday, 4.00pm)
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Seeking their first victory of 2025, Brest continue their Ligue 1 campaign on Saturday when they welcome Lyon to Stade Francis-Le Ble.
Les Pirates began the year with a 2-0 defeat at Angers, dropping them down to 12th in the table, while OL pulled out a 1-0 triumph over Montpellier HSC.
We say: Brest 1-3 Lyon
Fatigue may set in very soon for a Stade Brestois side, who are not used to playing so many matches in such a short time span.
Lyon, meanwhile, have been well-organised and decisive away from home throughout the campaign, and we expect they will make their opportunities count on Saturday.
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Reims vs. Nice (Saturday, 6.00pm)
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An out-of-form Reims side will once again go in search of their first win of 2025 when they welcome European hopefuls Nice to the Stade Auguste-Delaune in Ligue 1 on Saturday.
The hosts sit 11th in the table but are winless in five top-flight outings, scoring only two goals in that time, whereas sixth-placed Nice come into the match off the back of victory over Rennes in their 2025 curtain-raiser last time out.
We say: Reims 1-2 Nice
Nice are enjoying a good run of form this season, with only one loss in their last 12 league games.
Given the dismal form of the hosts and their inability to overcome the visitors in their last 11 meetings, the Eaglets are primed for a marginal 2-1 win.
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Rennes vs. Marseille (Saturday, 8.00pm)
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Following defeat in their first outing of the calendar year, Rennes will be eager to dust themselves off and respond when they welcome Marseille to Roazhon Park for round 17 of Ligue 1 this weekend, hoping to reignite their campaign after a stuttering start to 2024.
Les Rennais returned from the winter break with a 3-2 loss to Nice at the Allianz Riviera, a result that saw them slip one spot down the standings to 13th with 17 points to their name - just two clear of the relegation playoff place.
We say: Rennes 1-2 Marseille
This fixture pits the league's most prolific away attack against the strongest home defence.
While both sides will aim to hold firm given their respective strengths, Marseille are favoured to edge it, having recorded five consecutive wins on their travels across all competitions.
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Ben Knapton
