Lens vs. PSG (Saturday, 4.00pm)
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After ending their winless run, Lens welcome league leaders Paris Saint-Germain to Stade Bollaert-Delelis for round 18 of Ligue 1.
The Blood and Gold halted a three-game drought across all competitions with a hard-fought 2-1 league victory against relegation-threatened Le Havre last weekend.
We say: Lens 1-3 Paris Saint-Germain
PSG's unbeaten league run and strong away form make them favourites against the hosts, who have struggled in this fixture.
While last weekend's victory offers a boost for Lens, Les Parisiens' firepower, led by Dembele and Barcola, should be enough to secure another win.
> Ligue 1 Preview: Lens vs PSG
Rennes vs. Brest (Saturday, 6.00pm)
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Another chapter in the Breton derby will take place this weekend as Rennes host Brest on matchday 18 of the Ligue 1 campaign on Saturday at Roazhon Park.
Les Rennais are 14th in the table following a 2-1 defeat at home to Marseille, putting them five points below Stade Brestois, with the latter defeating Lyon 2-1 last week.
We say: Rennes 2-2 Brest
Despite the demands of the Champions League and the Coupe de France, Brest have dug deep and found ways to claim points, while Rennes have struggled to find much consistency.
> Ligue 1 Preview: Rennes vs Brest
Lyon vs. Toulouse (Saturday, 8.05pm)
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Days after their shock exit from the Coupe de France, Lyon aim to get back on track when they host Toulouse in Ligue 1 action on Saturday at Groupama Stadium.
OL currently sit sixth in the table following a 2-1 defeat versus Brest last weekend, and Toulouse are four points behind them in eighth, losing by that same score against Strasbourg.
We say: Lyon 2-0 Toulouse
Many veteran players on Lyon suffered a blow to their pride in midweek, and we expect them to bounce back with plenty of determination on Saturday.
> Ligue 1 Preview: Lyon vs Toulouse
Ben Knapton
