Nice vs. Reims (Saturday, 4.00pm)
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Two of the hottest teams in Ligue 1 right now will square off on Saturday at Allianz Riviera when Nice play host to Reims.
Le Gym extended their unbeaten run in the league to six consecutive matches with a 3-0 win over Ajaccio last weekend, while Reims are unbeaten in 15 successive domestic fixtures, defeating Troyes 4-0 in their previous encounter.
We say: Nice 2-2 Reims
Both of these sides have thrived under new, youthful managers, and there are some potent strikers on each team to contend with, which will make life difficult for the Reims and Nice backlines.
Five of the last six meetings between these two have ended in a draw, and we expect to see another one this weekend, though it could be more entertaining given the talent and confidence of each.
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Strasbourg vs. Angers (Saturday, 8.00pm)
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In a rematch from the third round of the Coupe de France, Angers return to Stade de la Meinau on Saturday in search of their first Ligue 1 victory of 2023 when they battle Strasbourg.
Both teams are currently in the relegation zone, with Angers bottom of the table on 10 points, eight fewer than the Alsaciens, who are a point below that line.
We say: Strasbourg 2-1 Angers
While Angers have managed to keep numerous matches close recently, their defence is too shaky for us to believe they have turned the corner, while Strasbourg are a little sharper in the attacking third, which we think will enable them to emerge victorious.
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Ben Knapton
