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Lille will play host to Nice on Saturday, April 18, in the next round of French Ligue 1.
The hosts are in the race for a spot in the Champions League next season, so they will be chasing the win, while Nice are in the battle for survival and also need any points they can get.
So, this should be a hard-fought game, which is why we have a detailed Lille vs Nice prediction and preview for you, along with our other Ligue 1 predictions and our favourite betting tips for today.
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Lille vs Nice key stats
- Nice have lost three of their last four games away from home, two of which they lost by two goals.
- Both teams have scored in just two of the last six Lille's matches across the board, as well as only two of the last seven Nice's matches in all competitions.
- Lille are third in the league and Nice are fifth in total yellow cards this season.
Lille vs Nice preview: An easy job for the in-form hosts?
| Lille | vs | Nice |
|---|---|---|
| 3rd | Position | 15th |
| 53 | Points | 28 |
| 49 | Goals For | 34 |
| 34 | Goals Against | 56 |
| 10 | Clean Sheets | 4 |
| 8th | Home Rank | 15th |
| 2nd | Away Rank | 15th |
While Lille's fans were certainly disappointed by their team's elimination from the Europa League by Aston Villa, the team were able to bounce back from that and respond in a great way, by winning three games in a row in Ligue 1.
Not only that, but these wins came against teams from the top half of the standings, including Lens and Marseille who are in the race for the Champions League as well, making Lille's recent form even more impressive.
Lille are undefeated in their last nine games in Ligue 1, which is the longest active streak without a loss in the league.
When it comes to team news, Nathan Ngoy will miss this match to serve a ban, while Hamza Igamane and Ousmane Toure are out with injuries.
Nice, on the other hand, are struggling to secure their status as a top-flight team. They are currently just one spot above the relegation zone, with four points more than Auxerre, the first team in it.
Nice have the lowest number of clean sheets in the league this season, just four in 29 games in Ligue 1.
In the last 10 league matches, Nice have managed to win only once, which is why they find themselves in a precarious position. That being said, a four-point cushion over Auxerre, who are the most likely candidate to get out of the relegation zone, is a solid advantage for Nice heading into the final stretch of the season.
The more pressing issue that Nice have are injuries and suspensions, with more than a few players currently out of contention. The team's injury list includes Moise Bombito, Dante, Youssouf Ndayishimiye, Everton Pereira, and Charles Vanhoutte, while Hicham Bouadaoui and Morgan Sanson are serving their respective suspensions.
Lille vs Nice form guide & betting tips
| Lille | vs | Nice |
|---|---|---|
| D-W-W-W-W | League Form | L-W-L-L-D |
| 13 | Points | 4 |
| 1st | Form Table | 15th |
| 12 | Goals For | 4 |
| 3 | Goals Against | 12 |
| W-W-W | Form (all comps) | L-L-D |
Whispers predicts: Lille 2-0 Nice
Taking into account the recent form by both teams, along with the home-court advantage for Lille, it's clear why the hosts are heavily favoured to win and expect them to justify this tag by a confident win of two or more goals, which is priced at 9/10 odds.
Also, backing BTTS - No at 19/20 odds is a good idea given the recent results by both teams, especially Lille's recent streak of clean sheets and Nice's failure to score in multiple recent games. Backing Lille to win to nil at 17/10 odds is for the braver souls out there, but it also sounds like a smart bet.
> Lille handicap win (-1) at 9/10 | Likelihood: Probable
> Both teams to score - no at 19/20 | Likelihood: Probable
> Lille to win to nil at 17/10 | Likelihood: Probable
> Over 4.5 total cards at 6/4 | Likelihood: Possible
> Correct score 2-0 at 13/2 | Likelihood: Outsider