19:00 Arles Avignon - Saint Etienne
19:00 Auxerre - Montpellier
19:00 Bordeaux - Sochaux
19:00 Stade Brestois - OGC Nice
19:00 Caen - RC Lens
19:00 FC Lorient - Toulouse
19:00 Monaco - PSG
21:00 Nancy - Lille
Sunday
17:00 Valenciennes - Stade Rennais
21:00 Lyon - Marseille
Arles Avignon - Saint Etienne
- Already relegated Arles-Avignon were thrashed 5-0 by title-chasing Lille last weekend, prolonging a run of 22 games without a win.
- Les Verts drew 1-1 at home to Monaco in the previous matchday and sit in ninth, two points adrift of the final European position.
- St Etienne have failed to win any of their last five away league games.
- Arles-Avignon have failed to score in their last six league games.
Arles
Arles, who are already consigned to Ligue 2, have a few injury woes ahead of this encounter with Fabien Laurenti and Loic Abenzoar still on the treatment table. Gael Germany and Kaba Diawara are both long-term issues.
Saint Etienne
Yoic Ravet, who picked up a knock in training last week and missed the encounter with Monaco, looks set to sit out again whilst there are no other significant issues for Les Verts.
Auxerre - Montpellier
- A 77th minute equaliser from Jo Gung Gook enabled Auxerre to hold champions Marseille at the Stade Velodrome in round 33.
- Jean Fernandez's men are now six games unbeaten, moving away from the relegation zone in the last few weeks.
- Montpellier are currently on a five-match winless run, being held to a disappointing 0-0 draw at home to Brest last weekend.
- Auxerre have prevailed in all but six of their top-flight encounters against Montpellier at home.
Auxerre
AJA have been rocked with the news that Kamel Chafni and Alain Traore picked up knocks in the last match. The latest setbacks adds to the lengthening injury list which has consumed Benoit Pedretti (groin), defenders Stephane Grichting (thigh) and Jean-Pascal Mignot (thigh) already, creating a selection headache for Jean Fernandez. Delvin Ndinga and Jeremy Berthod are also out.
Montpellier
No fresh worries for Rene Girard in the build up to this clash with Emir Spahic set to return from an eight match ban. John Utaka has recovered from his injury setback as La Paillade seek to end the season on a high.
Bordeaux - Sochaux
- Les Girondins managed a spirited draw away to European challengers Stade Rennes in round 33.
- Sochaux prevailed against Nancy 1-0 thanks to an 11th minute winner from Edouard Butin to clinch their third win in five encounters.
- Les Lionceaux have stringed together a five match unbeaten sequence to move to 7th in Ligue 1.
- Bordeaux have won their last four games against Les Lionceaux scoring nine goals and conceding none.
Bordeaux
Yoan Gouffran, who signed a contract extension this week, remains out for the rest of the season. Pierre Ducasse is the only other main injury problem for Les Girondins who are looking to push for European qualification.
Sochaux
Yassin Mikari returns after recovering from a knock which saw him miss last week's win over Nancy. Kevin Anin's season is over and Jacques Faty remains a doubt.
Stade Brestois - OGC Nice
- Stade Brestois drew 0-0 away to Montpellier last weekend to consolidate 12th position, despite being only two points ahead of the relegation zone.
- Les Aiglons shipped four goals again in the space of four days when they were thrashed 0-4 at home by Caen and sit in 17th position.
- Eric Roy's men have failed to prevail in any encounter against promoted sides in Ligue 1 this term.
- Alex Dupont's side have drawn the last three on the trot.
Stade Brestois
No new injury news from the Stade Brestois camp as Alex Dupont's men have a near-full squad to pick from. Only Omar Daf misses out, who is sidelined until the beginning of next term.
OGC Nice
Julien Sable is ruled out for 15 days (thigh). Eric Roy also is without Renato Civelli and Eric Mouloungui who is suspended. Anthony Mounier and David Bellion are also on the treatment table as Les Aiglons look to stave off relegation.
Caen - RC Lens
- Caen ran out 4-0 winners away to Nice last weekend to equal the biggest away win of the season. Les Malherbes are still a point clear of the drop zone in 16th.
- Lens are on a winless run which now stands at four matches, with Les Sang et Or conceding two late goals to hand Lorient a 3-2 win last Saturday.
- If results go against them, Lens could mathematically be relegated this weekend as they currently stand nine points adrift of safety, with only five games to go.
- Caen have scored a whopping 17 goals in the last 15 minutes of matches this season in Ligue 1, only Lille have fared better.
Caen
Gregory Proment and Gregory Tafforeau continue to be the only man injury worries for Franck Dumas.
LensLes Sang et Or have Geoffrey Kondogbia on the treatment table, however Sidi Yaya Keita has recovered from his problem to return to first-team action whilst Nenad Kovacevic remains a doubt.
FC Lorient - Toulouse
- Christian Gourcuff's side came back from 2-1 down with seven minutes to go before registering a 3-2 victory away to Lens. Les Merlus are now 6th, and occupy the final Europa League spot.
- Toulouse produced a brilliant display to shock title-challengers Lyon 2-0 at home. Le Tefece occupy 11th place in the standings.
- Lorient have the strongest defence at home in Ligue 1 this season, having conceded only nine goals at Stade du Moustoir this season.
- Toulouse have kept only one clean sheet in their last 13 away league games.
FC Lorient
Christian Gourcuff has a near-full panel to select from as they make a late push for European football. The only absentees are fringe players such as Franco Sosa and those with long-term injuries. Les Merius are expected to line up in the same way as last weekend where they beat Lens 3-2.
Toulouse
Alain Casanova will be pleased to see that his team came through the 2-0 victory over Lyon virtually unscathed, as le Tefece have a full fit squad to pick from
Monaco - PSG
- Struggling AS Monaco drew 1-1 away to Saint Etienne to make it four matches unbeaten in the previous five. The principality club occupy 14th in Ligue 1.
- Paris Saint Germain's season has been revived as they beat Valenciennes 3-1 to stay in the running for the final and lucrative Champions League berth.
- None of the last 10 PSG goals in Ligue 1 have been scored by strikers.
- Monaco are unbeaten in their last six league encounters with PSG.
Monaco
Laurent Banide's men have been dealt a blow with the news that Park Chu Young will miss the crucial visit of PSG. Fellow forwards Moussa Maazou and Daniel Niculae are also out leaving the Monegasque side short up front.
PSG
Antoine Koumbouare has a full squad to pick from bar Peguy Luyindula who is a long-term absentee.
Nancy - Lille
- Nancy limped to a 1-0 defeat away to Sochaux last weekend. The result left the club mired in relegation woes as they sit a point adrift of safety in 18th.
- Lille reclaimed top spot in Ligue 1 after they thrashed Arles 5-0 which complemented Marseille's slip-up.
- Les Dogues have won the last four previous encounters scoring 13 in the process.
- Nancy haven't conceded a goal in their last three home league games.
Nancy
Benjamin Jeannot is once again doubtful as he struggles to shake off a problem picked up two weeks ago. Back up goalkeeper Fouad Rashid is set to take his place on the bench following a knee injury.
Lille
Florent Balmont strained a muscle in his thigh and isn't expected back until the Coupe de France final on May 14 in what is the only injury in the les Dogues camp. Moussa Sow could shake off a thigh problem. Scans have found no lasting damage, with a muscle tear ruled out of the equation after Ligue 1's top scorer missed out on last week's convincing win against Arles.
Valenciennes - Stade Rennes
- Valenciennes succumbed to a 3-1 defeat to Paris St Germain last weekend to remain one of four teams stuck on 39 points.
- Stade Rennais' youthful side have imploded in the last month or so, seeing their title and Champions League hopes go up in smoke. They were held again by Bordeaux last weekend.
- Les Rouge et Noir have failed to win any of their last seven league games.
- Valenciennes' last five home league games have all ended in a draw
Valenciennes
Rudy Mater (knee) and Remi Gomis (ankle) are the only injury worries for Phillipe Montanier to mull over in an otherwise fit squad.
Stade Rennes
A number of key players remain in the treatment room with Kevin Theophile Catherine, Abdoul Camara and Yacine Brahimi all missing out. John Verhoek has shrugged off a knock to take his place, whilst Sylvian Marveaux has been a long-term absentee.
