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Saturday's Ligue 1 predictions including Paris Saint-Germain vs. Brest

sportsmole.co.uk, 14 September 2024, 05:15
Marseille vs. Nice (Saturday, 4.00pm)

Already on the coat-tails of Ligue 1 leaders Paris Saint-Germain, Marseille return from the international break with an intriguing showdown against Mediterranean foes Nice at the Orange Velodrome on Saturday.

Les Olympiens have accrued seven points from their opening nine on offer this term, while the third time was the charm for Les Aiglons in a 4-1 crushing of Angers before the international break.

We say: Marseille 2-2 Nice

Whether the two-week hiatus has harmed Marseille and Nice's penchant for high-scoring affairs remains to be seen, but with the offensive talent on both sides' disposal, that should not be the case.

A four-goal stalemate was the result when the two sides locked horns in this exact fixture last season, and an identical result here is not beyond the realm of possibility.

Auxerre vs. Monaco (Saturday, 6.00pm)

Bidding to move above Paris Saint-Germain in the Ligue 1 table - for a couple of hours at least - Monaco head to the Stade de l'Abbe-Deschamps on Saturday for a date with Auxerre.

Adi Hutter's men failed to make it three wins from three just before the international break, while their hosts were condemned to a second straight loss in the top flight two weekends ago.

We say: Auxerre 1-3 Monaco

Auxerre love a goal-laden performance at home, Monaco are the masters of making nets ripple on the road, and the last two Ligue 1 clashes between the two clubs have produced a staggering 10 goals.

Final third action should not be in short supply on Saturday either, but Hutter's men should not run into too many obstacles en route to victory.

PSG vs. Brest (Saturday, 8.00pm)

Three for three in the 2024-25 Ligue 1 campaign, Paris Saint-Germain return from the international break with a home showdown against Brest on Saturday evening.

Luis Enrique's men strolled past Lille 3-1 two weekends ago, while their visitors belatedly got off the mark for the new season by seeing off Saint-Etienne 4-0.

We say: Paris Saint-Germain 3-0 Brest

Trying to get one over PSG has been a fruitless task for Brest for years, and Les Pirates' fortunes against the champions should not change in the capital this weekend, even with the hosts weaker in midfield than they were at the beginning of the month.

Enrique's attackers have been scoring for fun and sharing the goals around so far this term, so another dominant win for the champions is the only outcome we can envisage.

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