Lyon vs. Rennes (Sunday, 12.00pm)
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After the disappointment of their cup exit in midweek, Lyon aim to extend a five-game unbeaten streak in Ligue 1 on Sunday, when they host top-four contenders Rennes.
Both sides have beaten Paris Saint-Germain in recent weeks, but Les Gones lost out in Wednesday's Coupe de France semi-final and their visitors saw Lens dent their fine home record last weekend.
We say: Lyon 1-1 Rennes
Both teams have shown what they are capable of in recent weeks, but achieving consistency has been beyond two young sides. Well-matched on paper, this Easter Sunday encounter could be a close-fought contest which ends in a share of the spoils.
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Ajaccio vs. Auxerre (Sunday, 2.00pm)
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A pivotal relegation six-pointer takes place in Ligue 1 on Sunday afternoon, as Ajaccio welcome fellow demotion dog-fighters Auxerre to the Stade Francois Coty.
Olivier Pantaloni's side were put to the sword 2-1 by Clermont last weekend, while their visitors' survival hopes were boosted with a 1-0 triumph over Troyes.
We say: Ajaccio 0-1 Auxerre
Even with a couple of injuries rearing their ugly heads for the Auxerre defence, a shot-shy Ajaccio side who have struggled for goals at home all season should experience little joy against Pelissier's backline.
Low-scoring encounters have been the theme for these two sides in recent memory, and there is nothing to suggest that this contest will not follow a similar pattern, but an increasingly resilient Auxerre side can nick a solitary goal to potentially jump out of the bottom four and deepen Ajaccio's relegation fears.
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Montpellier vs. Toulouse (Sunday, 2.00pm)
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Montpellier HSC and Toulouse meet at the Stade de la Mosson for a mid-table Ligue 1 clash this Sunday.
The sides are separated by just two points in the upper end of the bottom half heading into the weekend.
We say: Montpellier HSC 2-0 Toulouse
In an often high-scoring fixture, there have been 18 goals scored in the last five meetings between the sides, including a 4-2 win for Toulouse in the reverse earlier this season.
However, Montpellier's resurgence has been phenomenal, and they may well continue their hot streak with another win over a side who could be focusing more on the cup final to come in a few weeks' time.
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Reims vs. Brest (Sunday, 2.00pm)
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Will Still's impressive young Reims side welcome Brest to the Stade Auguste-Delaune for a Ligue 1 clash on Sunday.
The hosts will have faint hopes of Europe, while the away side are still in trouble of relegation.
We say: Reims 1-0 Brest
In the last 18 meetings between the sides, there have been just two occasions where there has been more than two goals scored, with both occasions ending in 2-1 Brest wins.
However, with Reims' strength in defence, another low-scoring encounter is to be expected, which the home side may just edge.
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Troyes vs. Clermont (Sunday, 2.00pm)
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An out-of-form Troyes side welcome Clermont to the Stade de l'Aube in a crucial Ligue 1 encounter for the hosts this Sunday.
A woeful run of results since the end of January means Troyes are now among the heavy favourites to be relegated.
We say: Troyes 1-1 Clermont
With Clermont playing mainly for pride, Troyes must take advantage as they are fighting for their Ligue 1 lives, but holding onto leads is a big problem for them.
Since the start of last season, Troyes have dropped a staggering 49 points from winnings positions, opening the scoring on 30 occasions but only winning 10 of those games.
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Nantes vs. Monaco (Sunday, 4.05pm)
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After booking their place in the Coupe de France final earlier this week, Nantes can end their six-match winless run in Ligue 1 when they welcome Monaco to Stade de la Beaujoire on Sunday.
A week ago, La Maison Jaune lost 3-0 at home to Reims, putting them four points above the relegation zone, while Monaco moved to within three points of Marseille and Lens for a Champions League berth, edging Strasbourg 4-3.
We say: Nantes 1-2 Monaco
These two teams have been challenging to read this season, and they have each been streaky at times in 2022-23.
That being said, Monaco have looked much sharper and calmer away from home and should be able to exploit a Nantes side who seem to be feeling the pressure of potential relegation at this stage of the campaign.
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Lorient vs. Marseille (Sunday, 7.45pm)
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Still in contention for their first Ligue 1 title in over a decade, Marseille seek victory at mid-table Lorient on Sunday, when the teams meet at Stade du Moustoir.
Though they returned from the international break with a disappointing draw, Paris Saint-Germain's recent slip-ups see OM just six points off top spot with nine games remaining - and they have beaten this week's hosts in each of their last seven league meetings.
We say: Lorient 1-2 Marseille
Marseille's superb record on the road cannot be ignored, and they should not lack any inspiration as the Ligue 1 title could still be up for grabs. As Lorient also lack their old attacking verve, OM should out-score their hosts and pick up three valuable points.
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Ben Knapton
