Angers vs. Monaco (Sunday, 12.00pm)
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Already assured of being relegated from Ligue 1, Angers can still put a dent in the European aspirations of Monaco when the two teams clash on Sunday at Stade Raymond Kopa.
Les Scoistes remain bottom of the table with 14 points, losing 4-2 at Rennes last weekend, while Monaco are narrowly holding onto a Europa League spot after dropping a 4-0 decision at Montpellier HSC.
We say: Angers 0-2 Monaco
With their relegation fate already decided, Angers have nothing to lose, but in spite of this, Le SCO do not look likely to end their losing run versus a Monaco side that have beaten them in six successive top-flight encounters, with Les Scoistes going goalless in 10 of their previous 12 league fixtures against Les Monegasques.
Monaco are at an all-time low right now, but they are still positioned to play in Europe next season, so we expect that to provide them with enough motivation to play more determined and intelligently against the worst team in Ligue 1.
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Ajaccio vs. Toulouse (Sunday, 2.00pm)
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Ajaccio will continue their battle against relegation from Ligue 1 when they welcome Toulouse to Stade Francois Coty on Sunday afternoon.
The home side are currently 19th in the table, 10 points from the safety of 16th position with five games left, while Toulouse occupy 13th, nine points clear of the relegation zone.
We say: Ajaccio 1-2 Toulouse
Ajaccio are battling for their lives towards the bottom of the division, but it is really difficult to back them with any real confidence due to their recent struggles. Toulouse will be looking to return to winning ways on Sunday, and we are expecting the visitors to secure all three points here.
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Auxerre vs. Clermont (Sunday, 2.00pm)
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Clermont will be looking to stretch their winning run in Ligue 1 to six matches when they continue their campaign away to relegation-threatened Auxerre on Sunday afternoon.
The visitors have had an excellent second season at this level of football, picking up 49 points to sit eighth in the table, while Auxerre occupy 15th position, just one point ahead of 17th-placed Nantes.
We say: Auxerre 1-2 Clermont
Clermont's winning run is going to come to an end at some stage, but we are backing it to be extended this weekend. The Lancers have won their last three games against Auxerre, and the visitors have enough quality to secure another success on Sunday afternoon.
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Lorient vs. Brest (Sunday, 2.00pm)
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Fresh from serving Paris Saint-Germain a slice of humble pie on their own turf, Lorient return to the Stade du Moustoir to tackle relegation-threatened Brest in a Breton derby on Sunday afternoon.
Regis Le Bris's men ran out 3-1 winners over the champions at the Parc des Princes last weekend, while Les Pirates' delayed clash with Nantes ended in a priceless 2-0 victory.
We say: Lorient 1-1 Brest
There is much less on the line for Lorient than Brest at this stage of the season, but Le Bris will not want to witness any drop-off in performance following last week's memorable success, which should lead to a combative and closely-fought derby this weekend.
Brest may be on an upward trajectory, but failure to convert draws into wins on the road is bedevilling them, and we can picture Les Pirates accepting a point on their travels again.
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Nantes vs. Strasbourg (Sunday, 2.00pm)
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Fellow strugglers Nantes and Strasbourg are locked on 32 points in the Ligue 1 table ahead of their pivotal relegation six-pointer at Stade de la Beaujoire on Sunday.
While Nantes find themselves in the drop zone, Strasbourg sit just outside the bottom four on goal difference, with both sides desperate for a win this weekend.
We say: Nantes 1-1 Strasbourg
Given that Sunday's relegation six-pointer is destined to be a tense and cagey affair as both sides aim to avoid defeat, we expect Nantes and Strasbourg to share the spoils at Stade de la Beaujoire.
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Lyon vs. Montpellier (Sunday, 4.05pm)
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Seeking a fourth win from five games to remain on the coat-tails of the European-chasing pack, Lyon welcome Montpellier HSC to the Groupama Stadium for Sunday afternoon's Ligue 1 clash.
Les Gones came from behind to sink Strasbourg 2-1 last time out, while their visitors shocked Monaco in a 4-0 romping at the Stade Louis II.
We say: Lyon 2-1 Montpellier HSC
Even with creator-in-chief Savanier helplessly watching on, Montpellier tore Monaco to shreds last weekend and can expect similar joy in front of goal against a leaky and depleted Lyon backline.
A change in shape from Lyon will benefit their attacking endeavours, but with both Khazri and Savanier unavailable for the visitors, a Montpellier side lacking a creative force may just fall short at the Groupama Stadium this weekend.
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Troyes vs. PSG (Sunday, 7.45pm)
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Amid another week of carnage and controversy on and off the field, Paris Saint-Germain continue their stumble towards the Ligue 1 finish line away to Troyes on Sunday night.
Christophe Galtier's team suffered another home humbling last weekend, losing 3-1 to Lorient, while their basement-battling opponents were also put to the sword in a 1-0 reverse to Nice.
We say: Troyes 0-1 Paris Saint-Germain
As injuries and off-field chaos threaten to completely derail their title bid, a ravaged PSG side will be far from their free-flowing best at the Stade de l'Aube, but victory should still be theirs.
While results around them going in their favour might see Troyes live to fight another day, Kisnorbo's confidence-depleted crop could and should have lost by more against Nice had it not been for a determined Gallon, who can still feel hopeful of restricting the faltering champions to just the one goal.
