Toulouse vs. Nice (Sunday, 2.00pm)
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Europe hopefuls Toulouse welcome Champions League-chasing Nice in Sunday's gameweek 20 Ligue 1 action at Stadium de Toulouse.
Les Violets are winless in three league games, losing two during the ongoing run, while their fourth-placed opponents look to avoid consecutive away league defeats for the first time since March 2023.
We say: Toulouse 1-1 Nice
Despite Nice's impressive record against Toulouse, the Eaglets' only away victory in the last four league visits since 2018 was in February 2020, with two draws and one defeat in that period.
The spoils could be shared between both sides on Sunday, thus extending the home side's wait for a league win and seeing Haise's side go back-to-back away matches without maximum points.
> Ligue 1 preview: Toulouse vs Nice
Reims vs. Nantes (Sunday, 4.15pm)
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Relegation-threatened Nantes aim to end their 47-year wait for a win at Reims when both sides meet in Sunday's Ligue 1 clash at Stade Auguste-Delaune II.
The hosts have played out consecutive top-flight draws before this weekend's gameweek 20 contest, while the Canaries, winless since December 8, are on a run of four straight ties in the competition.
We say: Reims 2-1 Nantes
Despite Reims' winless league run entering its third month, the home side's competence against teams beneath them this season and the historical precedent against Nantes mean we back Elsner's men to record a sixth top-flight triumph this term on Sunday.
> Ligue 1 preview: Reims vs Nantes
Angers vs. Le Havre (Sunday, 4.15pm)
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Le Havre will try to dig themselves out of the Ligue 1 basement on Sunday when they head to Stade Raymond Kopa for a date with Angers.
An early goal in the second half last weekend sent Les Scoistes to a 1-0 defeat versus Lens, as they sit 13th in the table, nine points above the Normandy club, who lost by that same score to Brest.
We say: Angers 1-0 Le Havre
Le Havre have consistently been the worst attacking unit in Ligue 1 this season, while Angers are growing in confidence despite their defeat last week, and we expect to see another frustrating affair for the visitors.
> Ligue 1 preview: Angers vs Le Havre
Rennes vs. Strasbourg (Sunday, 4.15pm)
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After a change at the helm, struggling Rennes will hope this decision brings a change in fortune, starting with their Ligue 1 encounter against Strasbourg this weekend.
The home side parted ways with Jorge Sampaoli on January 30, appointing Habib Beye as interim manager until the end of the season, with an option for a one-year extension.
We say: Rennes 2-2 Strasbourg
Strasbourg may be the favorites due to their recent run, but their poor away record at Rennes, with just one win in their last 10, presents a challenge.
The hosts, buoyed by a potential manager bounce, will aim to capitalise on their dominant home head-to-head record, while the Blue and Whites' solid form could ensure neither side easily gives ground, likely resulting in a stalemate.
> Ligue 1 preview: Rennes vs Strasbourg
Marseille vs. Lyon (Sunday, 7.45pm)
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Looking to keep their faint hopes of winning the top-tier title alive, Marseille will welcome Lyon to Stade Velodrome for a Ligue 1 Choc des Olympiques on Sunday afternoon.
Les Olympiens were defeated at the home of Nice last time out in the league, whilst Les Gones have enjoyed continental duties over the past week.
We say: Marseille 1-0 Lyon
Despite their less-than-ideal home form, Marseille should be confident of securing maximum points at the expense of Lyon this weekend at Stade Velodrome.
Les Gones will enter the contest with a new manager at the helm, although we feel that Fonseca will be unable to prevent his side's winless run from extending to seven matches across all competitions.
> Ligue 1 preview: Marseille vs Lyon
Ben Knapton
