Ligue 1: Match previews for Angers vs Nice, Le Mans vs Monaco, and Rennes vs Lille

Several key matchups are scheduled for the tenth round of Ligue 1 action this Sunday, November 8.

In Angers, the 15th-placed hosts face 8th-placed OGC Nice. Nice enters the match with high confidence following a 5-2 victory over Rennes, while Angers seeks to recover from a recent 0-2 loss to Olympique Lyon. Nice coach Olivier Pantaloni is expected to be present on the touchline after briefly returning to Corsica following a family bereavement.

At Stade Marie-Mavingt, Le Mans hosts Monaco. Le Mans currently sits in the relegation zone in 17th place and is struggling with a four-match winless streak. Monaco, sitting 7th, aims to end a two-match losing run in away Ligue 1 fixtures after a recent midweek victory in the Conference League.

Finally, Rennes hosts Lille at Roazhon Park. Rennes, currently 5th in the standings, looks to build on their home form following a scoreless Europa League draw against Olympiacos. Lille remains a strong competitor in the top tier, having won seven of the last thirteen competitive meetings between the two clubs since 2020.