Saturday's Ligue 1 predictions including Rennes vs. Lens

Auxerre vs. Troyes (Saturday, 4.00pm)

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Fellow strugglers Auxerre and Troyes are separated by just two points ahead of their crucial Ligue 1 basement battle on Saturday afternoon.

Given that Auxerre and Troyes find themselves in the relegation zone with 10 games remaining, both sides will be desperate to pick up a positive result at the Stade Abbe-Deschamps.

We say: Auxerre 1-0 Troyes

Having lost just one of their last seven league matches, Auxerre should have what it takes to edge out fellow strugglers Troyes, who have lost each of their previous five away encounters.

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Rennes vs. Lens (Saturday, 8.00pm)

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Having dispatched Paris Saint-Germain before the international break, Rennes will look to claim another important scalp when they host Lens on Saturday evening.

Fifth-placed Rennes trail third-placed Lens by seven points in the Ligue 1 table, while both clubs have aspirations of playing Champions League football next season.

We say: Rennes 1-1 Lens

With both sides challenging for European football, we expect Rennes and Lens to play out a tight draw at Roazhon Park, where the hosts have lost just three of their 14 league matches this season.

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