Lens vs. Auxerre (Saturday, 4.00pm)
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Lens must beat Auxerre in Ligue 1 on Saturday to ensure that they remain ahead of Marseille in second place in the table.
The visitors, meanwhile, are aiming to avoid a fifth successive league defeat.
We say: Lens 2-0 Auxerre
Auxerre will be determined to avoid another heavy defeat against their in-form opponents, but Lens should have too much confidence and class having made such a strong start to the campaign. They have won all nine of their home games this season and will expect to make it a perfect 10 on Saturday.
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Marseille vs. Lorient (Saturday, 6.00pm)
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Marseille could move up to second in the table by beating Lorient in Ligue 1 on Saturday.
The visitors, meanwhile, will be aiming to return to winning ways after drawing against Monaco in midweek.
We say: Marseille 2-1 Lorient
We expect a closely-fought affair at Stade Velodrome on Saturday, but the hosts should have just about enough to squeeze out a sixth successive league win.
Lorient possess more than enough firepower to score against Tudor's side, but Marseille are a settled unit at present and will have vociferous support on their side.
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Lyon vs. Strasbourg (Saturday, 8.00pm)
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Lyon return to Groupama Stadium on Saturday in search of their first home victory in Ligue 1 since late October when they host Strasbourg.
Both teams have yet to win a domestic fixture in 2023, as OL drew 0-0 at Nantes on Wednesday, while the club from Alsace remain in relegation danger after playing to a 2-2 tie with Lens.
We say: Lyon 1-1 Strasbourg
On paper, Lyon should not have any trouble defeating Strasbourg, but outside of Lacazette, no one on their team has been consistent from one match to the next.
Racing looked more motivated versus Lens but overall have not shown that they can sustain early momentum throughout 90 minutes.
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Barney Corkhill
