The competition for automatic Champions League qualification intensifies in France, with Monaco and Lille set to clash at the Stade Louis II.
Monaco, currently in 2nd place with 55 points, face 4th-placed Lille, who have 52 points.
Match Preview
Monaco enters the match fresh from a commendable 2-0 victory against Brest in Ligue 1. They took the lead in the 40th minute and doubled it after halftime. However, two players were sent off towards the end of the match.
This win extends Monaco’s unbeaten streak to 7 games in Ligue 1, including wins against Lens, Strasbourg, Metz, and Rennes, along with draws against Paris Saint-Germain and Lorient.
Monaco’s performance has been notably better in away games, with just one win in their last 5 home matches, along with 3 draws and 1 defeat.
Additionally, under 2.5 goals were scored in 6 of their last 9 home fixtures, with both teams scoring in 4 of their last 6 league home games.
Lille heads to the Stade Louis II after securing a 1-0 victory against Strasbourg. The only goal came in the 12th minute, securing maximum points for Lille.
This victory ends a winless run of 3 games for Lille, who suffered defeats in both legs of the Europa Conference League quarterfinal against Aston Villa.
Lille has shown resilience in recent Ligue 1 matches, remaining unbeaten in their last 6 games and in 9 of their last 12 away fixtures.
However, they have managed only 3 wins in those 12 away matches, with under 2.5 goals scored in 8 of their last 11 away games.
Team News & Updates:
Monaco will miss the services of suspended trio Wilfried Singo, Eliesse Ben Seghir, and Thilo Kehrer, along with injured players Aleksandr Golovin and Ismail Jakobs.
Lille will be without the injured Andrej Ilic and Samuel Umtiti.
Prediction & Analysis:
With both teams showcasing solid form, a closely contested match is on the cards.
Expect a low-scoring affair, with under 2.5 goals likely to be scored.
Considering the balanced performance of both teams, a draw appears to be the most probable outcome, with a predicted scoreline of 1-1.
- Monaco 1-1 Lille
