Bordeaux vs. Angers (Sunday, 12.00pm)
© Reuters
Bordeaux take on Angers in Ligue 1 on Sunday with the two sides separated by a single point in the top half of the table.
Bordeaux won the reverse fixture 2-0 back in August.
We say: Bordeaux 1-0 Angers
We can envisage a closely-fought affair between two evenly matched sides.
The potential loss of former Premier League stars Ben Arfa and Boufal to either side could make the game a less entertaining spectacle, with Bordeaux's superior defence perhaps coming out on top.
Our tipster partners are predicting a double chance bet on a home win or draw.
> Click here to read our full preview for this match
Dijon vs. Strasbourg (Sunday, 2.00pm)
© Reuters
Dijon's 200th Ligue 1 match sees them face Strasbourg on Sunday, with the home side hoping to extend their unbeaten run in the top-flight to four matches.
Meanwhile, the visitors are one of the league's most improved sides in recent weeks and will be looking for their fifth away victory of the campaign.
We say: Dijon 0-1 Strasbourg
Despite Dijon improving their defensive solidity in recent weeks, they have yet to face the potent attacking duo of Ajorque and Diallo; the pair's presence could give Strasbourg the edge in securing their fourth successive league victory on Sunday.
Our tipster partners are predicting a double chance bet on a draw or an away win.
> Click here to read our full preview for this match
Metz vs. Nantes (Sunday, 2.00pm)
© Reuters
Still searching for his first win as Nantes manager, Raymond Domenech now faces a journey to a Metz side who overcame title-chasing Lyon in their most recent outing.
The hosts have risen to 10th in the table after going their last three games unbeaten, while Nantes remain just three points clear of danger.
We say: Metz 1-0 Nantes
These two teams are renowned for their low-scoring affairs and that is unlikely to change here. Both defences will prove difficult to break down, but Metz will certainly feel capable of beating anyone having just overcome Lyon, so we expect a narrow home win in this one.
Our tipster partners are predicting a double chance bet on a home win or an away win.
> Click here to read our full preview for this match
Reims vs. Brest (Sunday, 2.00pm)
© Reuters
Reims and Brest will both be looking to bounce back from respective defeats when the two sides lock horns at the Stade Auguste-Delaune in Sunday's Ligue 1 fixture.
David Guion's side suffered a 2-1 defeat at high-flying Lille last time out, while Brest lost by the same scoreline against another European-chasing team in Rennes.
We say: Reims 2-1 Brest
Brest have no problems finding the back of the net, but stopping the goals from going in at the other end remains a significant problem for the visitors. Two individual mistakes cost Reims against Lille, but should Guion's men manage to avoid making any similar errors this weekend, they are expected to do enough to return to winning ways.
Our tipster partners are predicting under 3.5 goals.
> Click here to read our full preview for this match
Rennes vs. Lille (Sunday, 4.00pm)
© Reuters
A mouthwatering showdown between two in-form, title-chasing Ligue 1 teams takes place at the Roazhon Park on Sunday as fifth-placed Rennes play host to second-placed Lille.
The home side scraped by against Brest with a 2-1 win last time out, while Lille triumphed by the same scoreline against a resurgent Reims.
We say: Rennes 2-1 Lille
Had Reims not been the masters of their own downfall last weekend, Lille may have struggled to get over the line. Rennes boast a strong record in this fixture but have not dominated teams by any means this year, and while this is sure to be a terrific game for the neutrals, we are backing the hosts to close the gap on Galtier's men to three points with a hard-fought win.
Our tipster partners are predicting a double chance bet on a home win or an away win.
> Click here to read our full preview for this match
St Etienne vs. Lyon (Sunday, 8.00pm)
© Reuters
The 122nd Derby du Rhone takes place this weekend between a struggling Saint-Etienne and a title-chasing Lyon at the Stade Geoffroy-Guichard.
The local rivals both go into the game on the back of disappointing 1-0 defeats, with a coronavirus-hit Saint-Etienne losing to Strasbourg, while Lyon's title hopes took a huge blow at home to Metz.
We say: Saint-Etienne 1-3 Lyon
Puel will rally his depleted squad for this all-important derby, and the coronavirus-hit hosts will certainly be aware that Lyon have not been at their free-flowing best in 2021. However, a youthful Verts team will likely be overwhelmed by the quality of Garcia's attacking trio, so we can only envisage Lyon claiming the bragging rights with a comfortable win this weekend.
Our tipster partners are predicting under 3.5 goals.
> Click here to read our full preview for this match
Barney Corkhill
