France Ligue 1 Prediction - Lille VS Nice

France Ligue 1  -  Lille VS Nice
Match Time:18-01-2025 04:05 Saturday (GMT+8)
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Team Analysis
Lille prepare for this match coming off the back of a 1-1 Coupe De France drawn result versus Marseille. In that match, Lille managed 38% possession and 11 shots on goal with 5 of them on target. The only player to score for Lille was Hákon Arnar Haraldsson (68'). Marseille had 12 attempts on goal with 7 of them on target. Luis Henrique (90') scored for Marseille. Lille won the match 4-3 in a dramatic penalty shootout.

Their latest results highlight the fact that much respect should be given to the Lille rearguard. Lille have been stingy, resulting in the tally of goals that have flown into the back of their net during their previous 6 matches standing at 4.

Nice will go into the game after a 0-1 Coupe De France win with the defeat of SC Bastia in their most recent match. In that game, Nice had 50% possession and 12 attempts on goal with 4 on target. The only player on the scoresheet for Nice was Youssoufa Moukoko (61'). Bastia had 14 shots at goal with 3 of them on target.

Nice have been dangerous up front in the lead-up to this encounter, having scored 13 goals in their last 6 matches. While their manager Franck Haise will no doubt take that as a positive sign, Nice have been somewhat leaky at the back, having also been scored against in 6 of those same games. Regardless, we’ll just have to find out if such a trend might continue on in this match or not.

Odds Analysis
Our feeling is that Lille will probably create enough chances to score more than one against Nice, who could well struggle to break down their defence. We’re predicting a fairly comfortable 2-0 victory for Lille at the end of the match.

Pick: Lille