Saturday's Ligue 1 predictions including Lens vs. Metz

Rennes vs. Lille (Saturday, 4.00pm)

Looking to extend their unbeaten start to the Ligue 1 season, Rennes welcome Lille to Roazhon Park on Saturday afternoon.

Following a run of three successive draws, the hosts trail the visitors by one point in the Ligue 1 table, with four matches in the books.

We say: Rennes 2-1 Lille

Given that both sides have made a strong start to the 2023-24 campaign, we can see Rennes and Lille serving up an intriguing contest at Roazhon Park.

Les Rennais have already scored seven goals in two home games this term, so we expect the hosts to edge out the visitors in what promises to be a closely-fought battle.

Lens vs. Metz (Saturday, 8.00pm)

Following a damaging four-game winless run, Lens will be looking to kick-start their Ligue 1 campaign when Metz visit the Stade Bollaert-Delelis on Saturday evening.

Last season's runners-up have taken just one point from a possible 12 this term, while the newly-promoted Maroons have picked up five points from their opening four matches.

We say: Lens 1-0 Metz

It is no secret that Lens have endured a below-par start to 2023-24, but Saturday's clash provides last season's runners-up with the ideal opportunity to pick up their first win of the campaign.

Given that Metz have avoided defeat in each of their last three games, we expect the visitors to give the hosts a run for their money, but Haise's men should finally get off the mark this weekend.