Metz vs. Nice (Saturday, 4.00pm)
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Nice will be looking to climb to the top of the Ligue 1 table when they travel to the Stade Saint-Symphorien to face Metz on Saturday afternoon.
While the hosts are seeking to avoid a third successive defeat, the visitors are one of just two top-flight teams, along with Rennes, who are yet to lose this season.
We say: Metz 0-2 Nice
Nice, who beat Metz 2-0 in their last visit to the Stade Saint-Symphorien in January 2022, will be regarded as firm favourites to come out on top this weekend considering the contrasting form of the two teams.
The hosts may struggle to breach the best defence in Ligue 1, and although the visitors drew a blank in front of goal last time out, they should have few problems finding the net en route to a routine victory on Saturday.
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Reims vs. Monaco (Saturday, 8.00pm)
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Two teams flying high at the top of Ligue 1 lock horns at the Stade Auguste-Delaune on Saturday when Reims play host to Monaco.
Just one point separates these two clubs after seven matches, with Will Still's side in third place sitting marginally behind Adi Hutter's men at the summit.
We say: Reims 1-2 Monaco
An entertaining contest between two of Ligue 1's highest scoring teams could be in store on Saturday, and they will both be motivated by the prospect of entering the international break sitting at the top of the table.
Although Monaco's defensive frailties will be a cause for concern for Hutter, the visitors should have enough firepower in their lineup to outscore their opponents en route to claiming all three points.
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Barney Corkhill
