Following unbeaten opening-day results, LOSC Lille and AS Monaco meet in the second round of Ligue 1 2025/26 fixtures at Stade Pierre-Mauroy on Sunday, 24 August.
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Lille vs Monaco prediction: A hard-fought draw on the cards
Key stats
- Lille are undefeated in their six most recent home league fixtures.
- The Mastiffs have won just one of their last five matches.
- Eight of Monaco’s last 10 away league games saw both teams score.
- Les Monegasques have lost their three previous H2Hs in Ligue 1.
Correct score prediction: Lille 2-2 Monaco
Lille squandered an early two-goal lead to Brest, ultimately drawing 3-3 in perhaps the most entertaining fixture of matchday one. While Bruno Genesio will be disappointed with the final result after defensive shortcomings, he nonetheless can be proud of an excellent attacking lineup at his disposal, although they are yet to taste victory since beating Venezia in their preseason friendly.
Meanwhile, Monaco continue their ascent under the management of coach Adi Hutter. Their 3-1 triumph over Le Havre put them atop the Ligue 1 table, but it remains to be seen if they can replicate their winning momentum from last season, which helped them finish second behind PSG. Both sides have what it takes to stage an upset, however, we see the two sides sharing spoils on Lille’s home turf for the first time since November 2006.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Close call
- HOME: 15/8 (2.87) – 34.8%
- DRAW: 13/5 (3.60) – 27.7%
- AWAY: 13/10 (2.30) – 43.4%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Lille have been tough to break down on home turf in recent outings, as they remain in 14 of their previous 15 Ligue 1 games at Pierre-Mauroy. They are backed by odds of 15/8 (2.87), indicating a 34.8% chance of success.
Monaco remain unbeaten in six of their last seven league fixtures, and will aim to build upon their opening day victory. The visitors are priced at 13/10 (2.30) odds, implying a 43.4% probability of success away at Lille
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Most recent H2Hs: Mixed results
The last time the two teams met, Lille claimed a hard-fought 2-1 win, their third consecutive home H2H victory. Monaco’s last H2H victory dates back to April 2024, when they beat Lille 1-0 at Stade Louis II.
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Lille preview: First win of the season?
Edon Zhegrova is the key player missing for the Mastiffs, while Ousmane Toure, Thomas Meunier, Tiago Santos and Ethan Mbappe are also absent.
Predicted lineup: Ozer (GK), Goffi, Ngoy, Alexsandro, Perraud, Andre, Mukau, Haraldsson, Correia, Pardo & Giroud
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Brest
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2
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1
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3
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Toulouse
1
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2
Monaco preview: A first away H2H win since 2022?
Folarin Balogun, Breel Embolo, Ansu Fati, and Mohammed Salisu are all doubts, while Paul Pogba is lacking match fitness for Monaco.
Predicted lineup: Hradecky (GK), Teze, Dier, Mawissa, Henrique, Camara, Zakaria, Akliouche, Minamino, Golovin & Biereth
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Lyon
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St Etienne
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3
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Le Havre
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Strasbourg
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Player to watch: Olivier Giroud
French icon Giroud opened the scoring against Brest before Lille succumbed to a defensive meltdown. The 38-year-old has been in stunning form, scoring thrice in his three preseason friendlies, before taking it up a notch in his return to Ligue 1.