Predictions & Statistics

Lille come into this fixture from a strong position, holding 3 place with 53 points after 29 matches. With 16 wins, 5 draws, and 8 defeats plus a goal balance of 49:34, they continue to show very strong form and are on a winning streak. Their attacking quality is driven by H. Haraldsson (7 goals), M. Fernandez-Pardo (7 goals), O. Giroud (7 goals), with creative support from M. Fernandez-Pardo (5 assists), F. Correia (5 assists), R. Perraud (3 assists), and at the back they have appeared fairly stable. At home, their record of 8 wins, 3 draws, and 3 losses points to a very strong split record. They are competing near the top and remain under pressure to hold that position. Their overall playing style can be described as balanced attacking football. They also have disciplinary concerns to manage, with H. Igamane, O. Toure, M. Caillard, N. Ngoy unavailable.

Nice approach this match from a more delicate league position, standing 15 with 28 points from 29 matches. Their record of 7 wins, 7 draws, and 15 losses, together with goals at 34:56, reflects poor form over their recent run. Much of their threat comes through Sofiane Diop (7 goals), E. Wahi (4 goals), M. Cho (4 goals), with creative support from J. Clauss (6 assists), M. Cho (3 assists), Sofiane Diop (2 assists), while the defensive numbers suggest they have been quite vulnerable. Away from home, they have managed 3 wins, 1 draws, and 10 losses, a return that supports a weak split record. They are operating from a relatively stable mid-table position. In football terms they often show a more cautious and defensive approach. They also have disciplinary concerns to manage, with M. Bombito, Y. Ndayishimiye, E. Pereira, H. Boudaoui, M. Sanson unavailable.