Troyes vs. Monaco (Sunday, 12.00pm)
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Troyes have a chance to end a 10-match winless run at home in Ligue 1 when they host Monaco on Sunday at Stade de l'Aube.
Last weekend, ESTAC lost their fifth successive domestic affair, 2-1 at Ajaccio, putting them in the relegation zone, while Les Monegasques failed to gain any ground on second-place Marseille, dropping a 3-0 decision at home to Nice.
We say: Troyes 0-3 Monaco
Neither side are in great form at the moment, but Troyes have been a mess defensively in 2023, and we expect the Monaco quality to overwhelm them on Sunday.
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Montpellier vs. Angers (Sunday, 2.00pm)
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Montpellier HSC will aim to continue their climb away from the bottom end of the Ligue 1 table on Sunday, when they host basement side Angers.
La Paillade have quickly built a lead over the drop zone thanks to an upturn in form in recent weeks, while their visitors remain rooted to the foot of the division with just 10 points on the board.
We say: Montpellier HSC 3-0 Angers
Montpellier look rejuvenated under new management, and with plenty of confidence back in the camp and momentum on their side, we expect them to cruise pas an Angers side who seem to be confined to the drop.
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Strasbourg vs. Brest (Sunday, 2.00pm)
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Strasbourg are seeking to win their third consecutive home game when they host Brest at the Stade de la Meinau on Sunday.
Meanwhile, the visitors are currently on a winless run of five games and occupy a place in the Ligue 1 relegation zone.
We say: Strasbourg 2-0 Brest
Given Brest's struggles in recent weeks, we think Strasbourg can take all three points in this clash.
The home side are in good form on their own patch and will take confidence from their recent victories over Angers and Montpellier.
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Reims vs. Ajaccio (Sunday, 2.00pm)
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Reims will look to stretch their unbeaten run to 18 Ligue 1 matches on Sunday, when they play host to Ajaccio.
Les Rouges et Blancs sit 10th in the French top flight thanks to their impressive form in recent months, while the visitors will aim to break out of the relegation zone as they only trail 16th-placed Auxerre on goal difference.
We say: Reims 2-0 Ajaccio
Ajaccio will certainly have renewed confidence from their win last week, but they take on a Reims side playing at the peak of their powers under Still, and given their tight defensive record and impressive showing at the other end of the pitch, we can only see the hosts extending their run and coming out on top.
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Toulouse vs. Clermont (Sunday, 2.00pm)
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Toulouse will attempt to respond to back-to-back defeats in Ligue 1 when they host Clermont at the Stadium Muncipal on Sunday.
The visitors, meanwhile, are winless in their last six league outings, and will attempt to record their first league victory since January.
We say: Toulouse 2-0 Clermont
After an emphatic victory in midweek, confidence will be high in the Toulouse camp, so we expect them to have the firepower to secure the victory.
Toulouse have been in excellent form since the turn of the year, so we expect Clermont's winless run to continue.
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Lyon vs. Lorient (Sunday, 4.05pm)
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Lyon will be looking to make it three-straight wins across all competitions when they host Lorient in Ligue 1 on Sunday afternoon at the Groupama Stadium.
Les Gones made it through to the last four of Coupe de France in the week by defeating Grenoble, whereas Lorient were last in action in the league against strugglers Auxerre.
We say: Lyon 2-1 Lorient
Lyon are coming into this clash after Coupe de France success on Tuesday night and they should be confident of collecting maximum points against Lorient in front of their home faithful.
Les Merlus' season is beginning to peiter out despite its overriding success to date, and we believe they will return to Lorient with nothing to show for their efforts on Sunday afternoon.
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Rennes vs. Marseille (Sunday, 7.45pm)
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Roazhon Park sees two teams fighting for European football clash on Sunday night as Rennes host Marseille in what looks set to be a thrilling encounter in Ligue 1.
Rennes will be looking to make it four wins on the bounce in all competitions, whereas Marseille need to start winning regularly again if they are to challenge Paris Saint-Germain for the title this season.
We say: Rennes 2-1 Marseille
Rennes are out of the Europa League and must now focus on Ligue 1 matters if they are to secure a European berth once again, with an assignment against Marseille a real test of their top-five credentials.
Marseille have suffered a damaging week in their hunt for silverware this season and need to return to winning ways in order to close the gap on PSG, however we see them losing out at Roazhon Park on Sunday.
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Barney Corkhill
