Sparks will fly as Lille and Nice battle for three valuable points at Decathlon Arena on Friday, 17 January. View our free Lille vs Nice predictions below.
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- The last three encounters between these teams ended in stalemates.
- Four of Lille's last five matches were tied at the end of regulation time.
- Seven of both teams’ last eight respective games produced goals at both ends.
- Nice opened the scoring in five of their last seven meetings with Lille.
Correct score prediction: Lille 2-2 Nice
The spoils were shared in the last three encounters between these teams, and their last two clashes ended with the same 2-2 scoreline.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Lille are expected winners
- HOME: 17/20 (1.85) – 54.1%
- DRAW: 27/10 (3.70) – 27%
- AWAY: 29/10 (3.90) – 25.6%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Nice have put in some solid performances in recent weeks, stringing together a four-match winning streak across two competitions. They have no losses in their last five matches and are fourth in the French top flight after the first half of the season.
On the other hand, Lille are currently on an impressive 20-match unbeaten run that stretches back to September last year. They are just below their visitors, in fifth position.
Ahead of this encounter, Lille are the expected winners at 17/20 (1.85). Teams with these odds usually have a 54.1% probability of winning.
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It is also important to note that Nice drew first blood in four of their last five matches. Given that they also registered the first goal in five of the last seven meetings between these sides, Nice to score first has an appealing look at 6/4 (2.50). That one has a 40% chance of landing.
Most recent H2Hs: Another high-scoring affair on the cards?
It is fair to point out that three or more goals were scored in five of the last seven skirmishes between these teams. Interestingly, clashes between Lille and Nice in recent years have involved a lot of stalemates, as 11 of their last 20 meetings were level at the end of regulation time.
France Ligue 1 10/11/24
Nice
Lille
France Ligue 1 19/05/24
Lille
Nice
France Ligue 1 11/08/23
Nice
Lille
France Ligue 1 29/01/23
Nice
Lille
France Ligue 1 31/08/22
Lille
Nice
Lille preview: A fair few absentees
Things are not looking great for Lille on the injury front, as five of their players will likely be sidelined for this game, including Ethan Mbappe, Tiago Santos, Samuel Umtiti, Nabil Bentaleb and Matias Fernandez.
Predicted lineup: Chevalier (GK), Ismaily, Ribeiro, Diakite, Mandi, Andre, Gomes, Cabella, Haraldsson, Bouaddi & David.
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L
Brest
2
Lille
0
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D
Marseille
1
Lille
1
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W
Angers
0
Lille
2
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W
Auxerre
1
Lille
3
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W
Toulouse
1
Lille
2
Nice preview: Eyeing their fifth consecutive victory
Nice are struggling with injuries heading into this contest, with up to four players expected to be out. They include: long-term absentee Terem Moffi, Jeremie Boga and Moise Bombito, while Morgan Sanson remains doubtful.
Predicted lineup: Bulka (GK), Bard, Dante, Ndayishimiye, Clauss, Boudaoui, Ndombele, Diop, Bouanani, Guessand & Laborde.
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L
Rennes
2
Nice
0
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W
Reims
0
Nice
1
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W
PSG
1
Nice
3
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W
Angers
1
Nice
2
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D
Strasbourg
2
Nice
2
Player to watch: Jonathan David
Although Jonathan David is the joint-top scorer in Ligue 1 this season, he has struggled against Nice in recent years, failing to score in five consecutive encounters between these teams. The Canadian player's last goal against Nice was in May 2022. It will be interesting to see how he performs on Friday night.