Saturday's Ligue 1 predictions including Lyon vs. Reims

Metz vs. Monaco (Saturday, 4.00pm)

Relegation-threatened Metz hope to end their Ligue 1 Monaco hoodoo when they host Les Monegasques at Stade Saint-Symphorien on Saturday.

The round 27 encounter takes place after the international break, with the home side going into the hiatus on the back of a disappointing defeat to Reims, while their visitors missed an opportunity to go second with a draw with Lorient.

We say: Metz 1-2 Monaco

Monaco have surprisingly fared better recently on their travels, winning the last three at Nice (3-2), Lens (3-2) and Strasbourg (1-0) compared to picking up a point from six in recent home matches.

The visitors are backed for another road success at Metz's expense, with the home team unlikely to avoid back-to-back losses.

Lyon vs. Reims (Saturday, 8.00pm)

Lyon seek to continue their impressive Ligue 1 form when they host Reims at Groupama Stadium on Saturday night.

The gameweek 27 encounter takes place after the international break in which the home side went into with a two-match winning run, and they hope to extend it to three against a side that have secured four points from the last available six.

We say: Lyon 2-1 Reims

While Reims' tendency to find the back of the net on their travels means they are expected to score in Lyon, the hosts' momentum under Sage should see them return to winning ways in front of their supporters, thus ending Les Gones' two-game run in all competitions without scoring on their turf.