Saturday's Ligue 1 predictions including Brest vs. Lyon

Nantes vs. Lorient (Saturday, 4.00pm)

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Fresh from securing their first win of the season, Nantes will look to build momentum when Lorient visit the Stade de la Beaujoire on Saturday afternoon.

The Canaries claimed a 1-0 victory over Clermont last time out, while Lorient snatched a last-gasp draw against table-topping Monaco in their previous clash.

We say: Nantes 2-2 Lorient

Carrying a three-game unbeaten streak into Saturday's clash, Nantes will back themselves to avoid defeat on home soil, but Lorient look set to get something from their trip to the Stade de la Beaujoire as they have lost just one of their five matches this season.

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Brest vs. Lyon (Saturday, 8.00pm)

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Lyon will be looking to recover from their worst start to a Ligue 1 season since 1966 when new manager Fabio Grosso takes charge of his first game on Saturday.

Having taken two points from a possible 15, Les Gones travel to the Stade Francis-Le Ble to take on high-flying Brest, who find themselves second in the table after five matches.

We say: Brest 2-1 Lyon

Following a dismal start to the season, Lyon will be desperate to benefit from a new manager bounce under Grosso, but Brest will have other ideas as they bid to continue their ascent of the Ligue 1 table.

Given that Brest have lost only one of their five matches this term - picking up three wins and one draw in the process - we expect the in-form Pirates to heap more misery on Les Gones.

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