Saturday's Ligue 1 predictions including Marseille vs. Monaco

Troyes vs. Lens (Saturday, 4.00pm)

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First place in Ligue 1 is within reach for Lens this weekend as they travel to Stade de l'Aube for a date with Troyes.

Les Sang et Or defeated Auxerre 1-0 last weekend, moving to within three points of the league leaders Paris Saint-Germain, while ESTAC are three points above the relegation line following a 5-1 defeat at Lille on Sunday.

We say: Troyes 1-3 Lens

Lens may not have a prolific scoring side, but there are plenty of holes in the Troyes defence that Kisnorbo needs to sort out, and given the consistency and defensive strength of the visitors, we expect they will be able to find the back of the net a few times and keep the pressure on PSG at the top of the table.

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Marseille vs. Monaco (Saturday, 8.00pm)

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The hottest side in Ligue 1 return to the Stade Velodrome on Saturday as Marseille search for their seventh consecutive domestic triumph when they host Monaco.

Les Olympiens and Les Monegasques have claimed the most points in the league since the domestic campaign resumed last month, with 12 and 10 points, respectively, from both teams.

We say: Marseille 2-2 Monaco

Both teams are coming off strong showings last weekend for different reasons, and as good as Marseille have been at home, Les Monegasques have fared well on the road over this campaign, with only one domestic defeat all season.

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