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The Stade Pierre-Mauroy will host a thrilling Ligue 1 clash as Lille welcome Nice on Friday, January 17, 2025, at 8.05 PM UK time. This match sees two top-four contenders face off, with Lille sitting 5th in the table and Nice 4th, just one point ahead. Lille come into this match on the back of a 0-0 draw with Auxerre, while Nice secured a 4-2 victory over Reims in their last outing.

Lille are unbeaten in their last 13 league games, while Nice are on a four-game unbeaten run. Can Lille reclaim their spot in the Champions League places, or will Nice continue their impressive form?

Team Analysis:

Lille:

Lille have been in excellent form this season, sitting 5th in the table with 29 points from 19 games. Under Bruno Genesio, they are on a club-record 20-game unbeaten run across all competitions, including 13 in Ligue 1. Their recent 0-0 draw with Auxerre highlighted their defensive solidity, but they will be disappointed not to have secured all three points.

Key players like Jonathan David, Lucas Chevalier, and Edon Zhegrova have been instrumental in Lille’s success. However, injuries to Mathias Fernandez-Pardo, Samuel Umtiti, and Tiago Santos could weaken their squad. Lille’s home form has been strong, with four wins and three draws in their eight home league games this season.

Nice:

Nice have been in impressive form under Franck Haise, sitting 4th in the table with 30 points from 19 games. Their recent 4-2 victory over Reims extended their unbeaten run to four matches, with Gaetan Laborde and Evann Guessand among the goalscorers. Nice’s attack has been key to their success, with 20 points from their last nine games.

Key players like Gaetan Laborde, Evann Guessand, and Tom Louchet will need to step up if Nice are to secure a positive result. However, injuries to Morgan Sanson, Jeremie Boga, and Terem Moffi could complicate matters. Nice’s away form has been mixed, with three wins, three draws, and three losses in their nine away league games this season.

Head-to-Head and Past Encounters:

The rivalry between Lille and Nice has been competitive, with Nice unbeaten in their last five meetings. Lille’s last victory over Nice came in May 2022, with a 2-1 win at the Stade Pierre-Mauroy. The reverse fixture earlier this season ended in a 2-2 draw, with Matias Fernandez-Pardo and Mitchel Bakker scoring for Lille, and Sofiane Diop and Tom Louchet netting for Nice.

Prediction:

This match is finely balanced, with Lille’s home advantage and unbeaten run giving them hope. However, Nice’s attacking firepower and recent form make them slight favourites. Expect a closely contested game, with a draw likely.

Goal.mu/Mauri.bet predicts: Lille 1-1 Nice

Betting Tips:

• Both Teams to Score: Yes
• Over/Under 2.5 Goals: Under
• Anytime Goalscorer: Jonathan David (Lille)
• Hot Stat: Lille are unbeaten in their last 13 Ligue 1 matches.

Possible Lineups:

Lille: Chevalier; Mandi, Diakite, Alexsandro, Ismaily; Andre, Andre Gomes, Bouaddi; Cabella, David, Haraldsson
Nice: Bulka; Clauss, Ndayishimiye, Bombito, Bard; Boudaoui, Ndombele, Bouanani; Guessand, Laborde, Cho

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