Nice vs. Rennes (Sunday, 12.00pm)
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Two French giants looking to end abysmal spells of form will lock horns at the Allianz Riviera on Sunday lunchtime as Nice play host to Rennes.
Both European-competing teams recently saw their continental campaigns come to disappointing ends and will be determined to turn their fortunes around in the league as well.
We say: Nice 1-1 Rennes
Ursea is still figuring out his preferred tactics as he gears up for his third game as Nice manager, but a win over a lowly Rennes would certainly help his standing with the Aiglons faithful. Both sides will be desperate to kickstart a revival in the top flight with no European football to contend with anymore, and while we expect Nice to notch up their first goal of the Ursea reign, Rennes should do enough to come away with a point.
Our tipster partners are predicting under 3.5 goals.
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Brest vs. Reims (Sunday, 2.00pm)
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Brest take on Reims in Ligue 1 on Sunday with the hosts looking for a fourth win in five matches.
Reims, meanwhile, are languishing in the bottom three having failed to win any of their last four matches.
We say: Brest 2-1 Reims
We expect a closely fought affair between two evenly matched sides, but Brest look to have more players capable of scoring goals at present, which could give them the edge.
Indeed, Dall'Aglio's side have taken 12 points from six home games this season, so should have enough to get the job done.
Our tipster partners are predicting a double chance bet on a home win or an away win.
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Lorient vs. Nimes (Sunday, 2.00pm)
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There is a huge game in the Ligue 1 relegation battle on Sunday as Lorient host Nimes.
Christophe Pelissier's side are currently in 19th position, but a win would see them overtake Les Crocodiles, who head into the game three points better off in 16th, but with a worse goal difference.
We say: Lorient 1-1 Nimes
Wins have been incredibly hard to come by for both Lorient and Nimes this season, so this is a big opportunity for either team to get three points. However we are predicting it to end all square, with both teams lacking the quality to take control of the game and assert their dominance.
Our tipster partners are predicting over 1.5 goals.
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Strasbourg vs. Metz (Sunday, 2.00pm)
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Strasbourg take on Metz in Ligue 1 on Sunday, with the hosts looking to build on last weekend's crucial 4-0 victory at Nantes.
The visitors, meanwhile, have dropped to 13th in the table after a winless run of four matches.
We say: Strasbourg 2-0 Metz
With Metz missing several key players, we can see Strasbourg building on their morale-boosting victory last weekend.
Our tipster partners are predicting a double chance bet on a home win or draw.
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Nantes vs. Dijon (Sunday, 2.00pm)
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Two sides struggling for wins in the French top flight will do battle at the Stade de la Beaujoire on Sunday afternoon when Nantes play host to Dijon.
Les Canaris are on a four-game winless run in Ligue 1 and were thrashed 4-0 by Strasbourg last time out, whereas Dijon managed to take a point from their clash with Saint-Etienne.
We say: Nantes 0-1 Dijon
Goals are evidently still a problem for Dijon despite their improvement over the past few weeks, but Linares has certainly brought an air of positivity to the Hiboux camp since taking charge. Nantes will no doubt want to get off to a fast start under Collot but are sure to have that thrashing against Strasbourg still fresh in their minds, so we would not put it past the visitors to nick a win here.
Our tipster partners are predicting over 1.5 goals.
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Lille vs. Bordeaux (Sunday, 4.00pm)
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Lille will be aiming to keep the pressure on Ligue 1 leaders Paris Saint-Germain when they welcome Bordeaux to the Stade Pierre-Mauroy for Sunday's showdown.
In contrast, the visitors are in mid-table obscurity but have managed to amass seven points from their last three fixtures in the top flight.
We say: Lille 2-0 Bordeaux
Bordeaux's defensive capabilities will certainly be put to the test against Lille, who are sure to be desperate to bounce back from their unexpected defeat to Celtic. Furthermore, with the prospect of Les Dogues topping the rankings by the close of play this weekend, we cannot look past Galtier's men on their own turf and are backing Lille to get the job done in convincing fashion.
Our tipster partners are predicting over 1.5 goals.
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PSG vs. Lyon (Sunday, 8.00pm)
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A mouth-watering showdown between two title-chasing sides in Ligue 1 will take place at the Parc des Princes on Sunday evening as Paris Saint-Germain do battle with Lyon.
The hosts currently lead the way at the top of the rankings, whereas Lyon are only two points behind PSG as they sit third, with Lille sandwiched in between the two sides.
We say: Paris Saint-Germain 3-2 Lyon
Despite easing past Montpellier and Istanbul recently, PSG would be making a fatal mistake if they go into their bout with Lyon thinking that they have already won. Les Gones are in a terrific place themselves and the confidence will be sky high in the visitors' camp right now, so fans should strap in for a thriller at the Parc des Princes, one which we ultimately expect Tuchel's men to just about prevail in.
Our tipster partners are predicting over 2.5 goals.
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Barney Corkhill
