Paris St Germain had a successful weekend, winning 3-0 away at Brest on Saturday.
Their mood was further improved by Marseille's defeat to Lens, allowing PSG to return to the top of the table with 20 points.
PSG are currently one point clear of Lens, who have had a strong start to the season led by Florian Thauvin.
The Parisians aim to secure a second consecutive away win against Lorient, pulling them further ahead in the French top flight.
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Author's summary: PSG look to extend their lead.