Lille vs Nantes: Lille and Nantes face off in an exciting Ligue 1 clash at Stade Pierre Mauroy. Lille sits in the top four, aiming to consolidate their Champions League aspirations. In contrast, Nantes battles in the lower half of the table, seeking to reverse their fortunes. With Lille’s impressive home form and Nantes’ struggles on the road, this match promises an intense encounter.
Head-to-Head
- Lille: 20 wins
- Draws: 10
- Nantes: 2 wins
Last 5 Meetings:
- 13 May 2024: Nantes 1-2 Lille
- 20 Aug 2023: Lille 2-0 Nantes
- 28 May 2023: Lille 2-1 Nantes
- 13 Aug 2022: Nantes 1-1 Lille
- 20 Mar 2022: Nantes 0-1 Lille
Ligue 1 Standings
- Lille: 4th, 15 matches, 27 points (7W, 6D, 2L, 25:15 GD)
- Nantes: 14th, 15 matches, 14 points (3W, 5D, 7L, 17:24 GD)
Team News
Lille
Lille will miss suspended Duje Caleta-Car, serving the final match of a two-game ban. Jonathan David leads their attack, supported by Osame Sahraoui, who has three assists this season. The team is on a strong unbeaten home streak, aiming to extend their dominance over Nantes.
Nantes
Nantes struggles with form, missing key player Moses Simon, who has been pivotal with four goals and five assists. Recent injuries and their away record of 1-3-4 further hinder their chances. New recruit Anthony Lopes bolsters their defense, but offensive consistency remains a challenge.
Lille vs Nantes Lineups
Lille (4-2-3-1):
Chevalier; Diakite, Yoro, Alexsandro, Gudmundsson; André, Angel Gomes; Yazici, Zhegrova, Sahraoui; Jonathan David
Nantes (4-3-3):
Descamps; Corchia, Pallois, Castelletto, Merlin; Chirivella, Moutoussamy, Mollet; Simon, Mostafa Mohamed, Coco
10 Key Stats
- Lille have won their last 3 home matches.
- Nantes haven’t beaten Lille in their last 9 visits.
- Lille averages 2.52 goals at home; Nantes scores 1.18 away.
- Lille scores 32% of their goals between minutes 76-90.
- Nantes’ last away win against Lille came in 2015.
- Lille is unbeaten in their last 17 matches.
- Nantes have failed to score in 2 of their 8 away matches this season.
- Lille has won 4 of the last 5 meetings against Nantes.
- Lille wins 76% of matches when leading 1-0 at home.
- Average goals in their meetings: 2.2.
Key Tips
- Lille to Win: Lille has a strong home record and better form.
- Over 2.5 Goals: Both teams average 2+ goals in matches.
- Jonathan David to Score Anytime: Lille’s top scorer in fine form.
- Lille to Score First: Lille often starts strong, especially at home.
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS): Nantes’ attack led by Simon can trouble Lille.
Lille vs Nantes Prediction
Lille’s dominance and home advantage make them clear favorites against a struggling Nantes side. Expect a commanding performance from the hosts.
Score Prediction: Lille 3-1 Nantes
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