Saturday's Ligue 1 predictions including PSG vs. Nice

Strasbourg vs. Rennes (Saturday, 4.00pm)

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Winless Strasbourg welcome a Rennes side who have not lost in the last six to the Stade de la Meinau on Saturday.

After a fantastic showing last season, which saw Strasbourg miss out on Europe only because of Nantes' Coupe de France success, the Alsace club find themselves in the relegation zone after eight matches.

We say: Strasbourg 0-1 Rennes

All of Strasbourg's matches this season have seen three goals or fewer, plus they have rarely looked much of an attacking threat.

Without Ajorque and Thomasson, this will have an even greater adverse effect on the team, while Rennes are welcoming back players like Doku, who can be a real difference-maker.

Rennes have only failed to score once this season, and despite some underwhelming away form, they should be able to see off a side low on confidence.

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PSG vs. Nice (Saturday, 8.00pm)

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Paris Saint-Germain will endeavour to maintain or extend their lead at the top of the Ligue 1 table when an out-of-sorts Nice side pay a visit to the Parc des Princes on Saturday night.

Before the international break, Christophe Galtier's side secured a 1-0 win over Lyon, while Les Aiglons fell to defeat by the same scoreline against Angers.

We say: Paris Saint-Germain 2-0 Nice

PSG may be without a couple of first-team regulars in Kimpembe and Verratti, but with all due respect to Nice, breaking down a backline comprising 38-year-old Dante and 20-year-old newcomer Viti should not be a problem for Messi and co.

Nice have been able to keep things tight in defence throughout the season, but a lack of attacking ingenuity should be their downfall once again, as Galtier gets the last laugh over his former club.

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