Sunday's Ligue 1 predictions including Rennes vs. Lille

Montpellier vs. Lyon (Sunday, 2.00pm)

Looking to give their survival hopes a major boost, Montpellier HSC will welcome Champions League-chasing Lyon to Stade de la Mosson-Mondial 98 on Sunday afternoon for a Ligue 1 battle.

La Paillade have suffered damaging back-to-back defeats most recently, whilst Les Gones are aiming to find some consistency following a managerial change in January.

We say: Montpellier HSC 0-3 Lyon

After back-to-back defeats most recently, bottom side Montpellier will be dreading the arrival of top-four hopefuls Lyon on Sunday afternoon.

Les Gones swept Reims aside with ease last weekend, and we feel that it could be a similar story for the Champions League chasers this time around.

> Ligue 1 preview: Montpellier vs Lyon

Lens vs. Strasbourg (Sunday, 4.15pm)

Both nurturing faint hopes of qualifying for the Champions League, Lens and Strasbourg will lock horns at Stade Bollaert-Delelis in a Ligue 1 contest on Sunday afternoon.

Les Sang et Or endured a difficult afternoon at the home of Nice last time out, whilst Le Racing enjoyed a much-needed success over bottom side Montpellier HSC.

We say: Lens 2-2 Strasbourg

Both in mixed form of late, it is hard to separate Lens and Strasbourg heading into this fixture, so we are predicting a share of the spoils.

> Ligue 1 preview: Lens vs Strasbourg

Reims vs. Angers (Sunday, 4.15pm)

Still in search of their first Ligue 1 victory this year, Reims welcome Angers to Stade Auguste-Delaune this weekend for their matchday 22 encounter.

The Red and Whites are without victory in their last 10 games in the top flight, a streak that has left them just three points clear of the relegation playoff spot.

We say: Reims 2-1 Angers

Both sides head into this encounter struggling for form, though Reims' drought has been more prolonged. However, with Angers suffering defeats in two of their last three top-flight matches, this could present a prime opportunity for the hosts to finally break their barren run.

> Ligue 1 preview: Reims vs Angers

Le Havre vs. Nice (Sunday, 4.15pm)

Two teams aiming to build on their recent successes will face off this weekend as relegation-threatened Le Havre welcome Nice for round 22 of Ligue 1.

Both sides ended their winless runs last time out, with the Sky and Navy snapping a nine-match streak across all competitions while the visitors put an end to a three-game slump.

We say: Le Havre 1-2 Nice

Even though the hosts secured victory in their last outing, it might just be a blip rather than a turning point, given previous patterns.

Nice, on the other hand, have been consistent in the top flight, and their strong momentum could finally help them end their winless run at Le Havre.

> Ligue 1 preview: Le Havre vs Nice

Rennes vs. Lille (Sunday, 7.45pm)

Eyeing a place in the top four of Ligue 1, Lille travel to Roazhon Park on Sunday for a date with a Rennes side that are aiming to put more distance between themselves and relegation.

Last weekend, the Brittany club moved up to 12th in the table thanks to a 2-0 win over Saint-Etienne, while Les Dogues are fifth following a 2-1 defeat at home to Le Havre.

We say: Rennes 2-2 Lille

Rennes have been impressive defensively under Beye but will have to contend with a Lille squad that boast high-end attacking quality and are desperate to get back into the Champions League race.

> Ligue 1 preview: Rennes vs Lille

Written by

Ben Knapton