Monaco vs. PSG (Saturday, 4.00pm)
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Having seen their shot at silverware in the Coupe de France go begging, Paris Saint-Germain face another tough test of their Ligue 1 title credentials away to Monaco at the Stade Louis II on Saturday afternoon.
Les Parisiens lost 2-1 to Marseille in their last-16 cup battle on Wednesday night, while Philippe Clement's side eased past the threat of Clermont 2-0 last weekend.
We say: Monaco 2-1 Paris Saint-Germain
Monaco have been no strangers to victories over PSG in the past few years, and Clement's prolific side will no doubt view anything other than three points on Saturday as an opportunity missed.
Galtier's side will be working with sapped confidence, fatigue, an Mbappe-less attack and thoughts of their impending Champions League tie with Bayern - all ingredients for a recipe for success for an in-form Monaco as PSG's rivals continue to ask questions of their title credentials.
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Clermont vs. Marseille (Saturday, 8.00pm)
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Clermont are back in action this weekend in search of their first-ever victory against Marseille, who they will host on Saturday from Stade Gabriel Montpied.
Last Sunday, CF63 failed to find the back of the net for a third consecutive fixture, falling 2-0 at home to Monaco, while OM had a nine-match unbeaten run in Ligue 1 end when they were beaten 3-1 by Nice.
We say: Clermont 0-1 Marseille
When Mohamed Bayo joined Lille during the summer transfer window, it left a massive void in the Clermont attack, one that they have yet to fill.
Meanwhile, Marseille have been one of the most formidable defensive units in Ligue 1 to break down all season, and we do not believe they will have much difficulty containing a Clermont squad lacking in quality and creativity.
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