Sunday's Ligue 1 predictions including Auxerre vs. Paris Saint-Germain

Ajaccio vs. Rennes (Sunday, 12.00pm)

Rennes will resume their quest for European football when they face already-relegated Ajaccio at the Stade Francois Coty on Sunday afternoon.

The visitors find themselves one point shy of the top five ahead of the weekend's action, while the hosts are heading for an immediate return to Ligue 2.

We say: Ajaccio 0-3 Rennes

While struggling Ajaccio have failed to score in eight of their last 10 matches, European-chasing Rennes have netted nine goals across their previous three outings.

For that reason, we can see the visitors cruising to a comfortable victory in Corsica, with the hosts expected to fire a fifth successive blank.

Nice vs. Toulouse (Sunday, 2.00pm)

Having already won the Coupe de France, Toulouse will be looking to continue their strong end to the season when they take on Nice at the Allianz Riviera on Sunday.

While hosts suffered a 2-0 defeat at Strasbourg last time out, the visitors recorded a second successive goalless draw as they were held by relegation strugglers Nantes.

We say: Nice 2-2 Toulouse

Toulouse have struggled to turn draws into wins since last month's Coupe de France triumph, but Nice have also endured a sticky patch of late, so we expect the points to be shared at the Allianz Riviera.

Brest vs. Clermont (Sunday, 2.00pm)

Brest welcome Clermont to the Stade Francis-Le Ble for a potentially season-defining fixture for the hosts.

After some excellent recent form, Brest could ensure their top-flight status for next season depending on the weekend's results.

We say: Brest 0-1 Clermont

Brest have shown brilliant courage to fight against relegation, but with the job not yet complete, they need another big performance given the quality of the sides left to play.

Clermont are the kings of keeping things tight before striking a killer blow, having won 12 points this season thanks to goals scored in the final 15 minutes, and that could be what decides this tie.

Reims vs. Angers (Sunday, 2.00pm)

Reims welcome an already-relegated Angers side to the Stade Auguste-Delaune on Sunday for a Ligue 1 encounter.

Reims also now have nothing to play for after a drop in form ended any hopes of European qualification.

We say: Reims 1-0 Angers

Angers have lost five in a row and now look like a side who will struggle to pick up another point before dropping down into Ligue 2.

Reims are on an awful run of form themselves, but should have enough quality in the side to beat the league's whipping boys.

Troyes vs. Strasbourg (Sunday, 2.00pm)

Seeking to secure their Ligue 1 status, Strasbourg travel to the Stade de l'Aube to face already-relegated Troyes on Sunday.

While the hosts have not won on home soil since August, the visitors are looking to claim their third consecutive away victory.

We say: Troyes 1-3 Strasbourg

Troyes will be keen to avoid bowing out of the top flight on a whimper and will hope to secure at least one victory from their final two home games to give their supporters something to cheer about.

However, Strasbourg have hit a strong run of form at a crucial stage in their season and we believe the Racers will run out comfortable winners, securing their Ligue 1 status in the process.

Lorient vs. Lens (Sunday, 4.05pm)

Title-chasing Lens head into Sunday's clash with Lorient knowing that Paris Saint-Germain will secure the Ligue 1 silverware if they better the Blood and Gold's result and at least match Marseille's result on Saturday.

Accordingly, Franck Haise's men will be desperate to claim all three points at the Stade du Moustoir, but the hosts will also be able eager to maintain their recent upturn and finish the campaign on a high.

We say: Lorient 2-3 Lens

Knowing that they must win to keep their title hopes alive, Lens look set to notch a fifth successive victory this weekend, although the hosts are expected to make life difficult for their visitors.

Auxerre vs. PSG (Sunday, 7.45pm)

Gameweek 36 of the 2022-23 Ligue 1 season concludes with Auxerre hosting Paris Saint-Germain at the Stade de l'Abbe-Deschamps on Sunday evening, in a game that could potentially clinch title glory for the perennial champions.

Christophe Galtier's men enter the weekend six points clear of Lens at the top of the standings, while their hosts are dancing with the devil in 16th place, just one point clear of the dreaded dotted line.

We say: Auxerre 0-3 Paris Saint-Germain

Home may be where the heart is for Auxerre, but Pelissier's men were extremely fortunate to lose by just the one goal at Brest, and a more clinical side in PSG will no doubt make an equally passive performance pay.

The reigning champions may have to wait a little longer before their customary coronation, but a routine success over AJA will leave them on the brink of glory at the very worst.

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