This Nice vs Lille preview highlights two of Ligue 1’s most in-form teams clash in a fascinating midweek fixture as OGC Nice welcome LOSC Lille to the Allianz Riviera. Both sides are flying high, having bounced back from recent European setbacks with impressive league victories over the weekend. Nice secured a hard-fought 2-1 away win against Rennes, while Lille are coming off a sensational 6-1 demolition of Metz, a result that puts them among the league’s top scorers.
With Nice unbeaten in their last four league games and Lille having collected seven points from their last three, this match is a crucial test for two clubs battling for European qualification. The hosts, sitting eighth, are just three points behind fifth-placed Lille, making this a classic six-pointer. This match preview will break down a contest that promises goals and high-level entertainment, with very little separating the two sides.
Nice vs Lille Match Preview
This Ligue 1 showdown pits two in-form sides against each other in a match that is genuinely tough to call. Nice have turned the Allianz Riviera into a fortress, winning six of their last eight league games on home turf. However, Lille arrive as the joint-top scorers in the division, fresh off a 6-1 thrashing and boasting a talented, attacking squad. The tactical battle between Franck Haise (Nice) and Bruno Génésio (Lille) will be key. This fixture has a strong history of ending in draws, and with both teams in such good form, another tight, high-quality stalemate could be on the cards.
Team Recent Form
Both teams are in excellent domestic form. Nice are unbeaten in four in the league, while Lille have won two and drawn one of their last three, including their recent attacking explosion. (Last 5 matches, all competitions, most recent first).
- Nice: WLWDW
- Lille: WLWDW
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Key Stats
- Goals Guaranteed: Both teams to score (BTTS) has landed in the last five consecutive matches for Nice.
- Draw Specialists: This fixture is notoriously tight. Three of the last four head-to-head meetings have ended in a draw.
- Home Fortress vs. Poor Travellers: Nice have won 6 of their last 8 home league games. Conversely, Lille have won just 1 of their last 13 visits to Nice (D7, L5).
Correct Score Prediction
Our prediction is a 2-2 draw.
This has all the makings of an entertaining, high-scoring draw. Nice are prolific at home and have seen BTTS in their last five games, but they are also conceding regularly. Lille are the joint-top scorers in Ligue 1 and will be full of confidence after hitting Metz for six. While Nice’s home record is formidable, Lille’s poor record at the Allianz Riviera is countered by their excellent current form. Both teams are in high spirits, and three of their last four encounters have been draws. We expect another share of the spoils, with plenty of action at both ends.
Nice vs Lille H2H
- Three of the last four H2H meetings have ended in a draw.
- Lille are unbeaten in the last four encounters against Nice (1W, 3D).
- Lille have won only once in their last 13 trips to the Allianz Riviera (D7, L5).6
- The previous 10 H2H games are perfectly split: three wins for Nice, three wins for Lille, and four draws.
Pre-game Odds
The bookmakers see this as an incredibly close match, with Lille as the slightest of favourites. You can find the latest odds on Betano.
- Nice: 2.99
- Draw: 3.64
- Lille: 2.43
(Odds are subject to change)
Team News Nice
Nice manager Franck Haise is dealing with a significant injury list, particularly in defence. Youssouf Ndayishimiye, Mohamed Abdelmonem, and Moise Bombito are all sidelined. Star striker Terem Moffi is also out, placing the attacking burden on Sofiane Diop, who is in red-hot form, having scored in his last four league matches.
Team News Lille
Lille are also missing key players. Defenders Ousmane Toure and Alexsandro Ribeiro are both out with injuries. Veteran striker Olivier Giroud and young star Ethan Mbappé were unavailable for the Metz game and remain doubtful for this clash. Hamza Igamane is expected to lead the line again, with Felix Correia likely to keep his place after scoring his first two goals for the club at the weekend.
Predicted Lineups
Nice (3-4-2-1): Diouf; Mendy, Oppong, Bard; Clauss, Boudaoui, Vanhoutte, Abdi; Boga, Diop; Carlos
Lille (4-2-3-1): Ozer; Meunier, Mandi, Mbemba, Perraud; Andre, Bouaddi; Correia, Haraldsson, Fernandez-Pardo; Igamane
Nice vs Lille Betting Tips
This match is set to be a thriller, and the betting tips reflect that. You can place all these bets on Betano.
- Tip 1 – Result: Draw
- Tip 2 – Over/Under 2.5 goals: Over 2.5 Goals
- Tip 3 – Both Teams to Score: Yes
For the best odds and a great platform to back these predictions, check out Betano.
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