An unbalanced duel is on the program at the Stade Pierre Mauroy this Saturday. Lille (5th) welcomes Nantes (14th).
This Saturday evening (7 p.m.), Lille welcomes Nantes to the Stade Pierre-Mauroy for the 18th day of Ligue 1. Undefeated for 17 matches in all competitions, Lille have the opportunity to return to the podium in the event of a victory. Opposite, the Canaries are going through a critical period, with only one victory in the league in their last 12 matches.
Lille in search of a historic record
Under the orders of Bruno Genesio, Lille is having a solid season and remains one of the fittest teams at the moment. Since their defeat against Sporting Lisbon last August (2-0), the Mastiffs have not lost, going 17 games without defeat. Tonight, they can equal a historic club record dating from the 1973-1974 season.
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However, Lille will have to do without Edon Zhegrova, still absent due to adductor pain. The return of Angel Gomes, combined with the consistency of Rémy Cabella and the efficiency of Jonathan David, should allow the Mastiffs to continue their momentum.
Nantes, on the edge of the abyss
For Nantes, the situation is serious. Antoine Kombouaré’s men, stuck in a negative spiral, are struggling to regain a correct level of performance. With only two points taken from the last five matches, the Canaries do not seem able to compete against a Lille team with full confidence.
Captain Pedro Chirivella will have to motivate a group which has shown little cohesion in recent weeks. Behind, the Nantes coach is banking on new recruit Anthony Lopes to bring back solidity, but the task promises to be colossal against one of the best teams in Ligue 1. Perhaps, they will rely on what They did well in their last Cup outing.
A one-sided match?
The meeting could quickly turn in favor of the Mastiffs if they manage to impose their rhythm. Bruno Genesio insisted at a press conference on the importance of maintaining intensity and rigor. Kombouaré, his evening counterpart, did not express himself too much. In front of the media, he preferred to sulk.
Match time and location
Saturday January 4, 2025
Pierre Mauroy Stadium
16e Ligue 1 day
At 7 p.m. French time
Lille – Nantes
The probable lineups of Lille – Nantes
Lille (4-2-3-1): Chevalier – Gudmundsson, Alexsandro, Diakité, Mandi – André (c), Fernandez-Pardo – Sahraoui, Cabella, Mukau – David
Nantes (4-3-3) : Lopes – Castelletto, Pallois, Zezé, Amian, Cozza – Chirivella (c), Douglas Augusto, Lepenant – Ganago, Abline.
On which channel to watch the Lille – Nantes match
The meeting between Lille and Nantes will be followed this Saturday from 7 p.m. on the DAZN platform. You will also be able to connect to this service and watch streaming via MyCanal or Amazon Prime.
