Lens vs. Clermont (Saturday, 4.00pm)
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Currently off to their best-ever start to a Ligue 1 campaign, Lens have a chance to win a fifth successive encounter when they host Clermont at Stade Bollaert-Delelis.
The home side come into Saturday's fixture in second place with 33 points after 14 games domestically, while Les Lanciers are winless in four straight league fixtures.
We say: Lens 2-1 Clermont
Les Lanciers have shown plenty of poise on the road so far this season, much more than on home soil, but their quality in the attacking third of late has let them down.
Given the form that Lens are currently in, we are tipping the scales in favour of the home team, who have been sharp defensively and in the attacking third.
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Rennes vs. Toulouse (Saturday, 8.00pm)
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Rennes can extend their winning run at home in Ligue 1 to seven consecutive matches when they host Toulouse on Saturday at Roazhon Park.
Les Rennais are third in the table with 28 points, while Le Tefece are winless in their last three domestic encounters, currently in 12th with 16 points.
We say: Rennes 2-0 Toulouse
Toulouse led Ligue 2 in scoring a season ago, but they have not been as consistent in the attacking third in the top flight.
Even without their top goalscorer in Terrier, Rennes have a plethora of scoring threats that the visitors will need to watch out for, and we believe the depth of Les Rennais will overwhelm Les Pitchouns this weekend.
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Barney Corkhill
