Lille vs. Paris FC preview, prediction, team news and head-to-head

Super Eagles winger Moses Simon will hope to put the disappointment of Nigeria’s World Cup playoff defeat behind him, as a win for his side, Paris FC, could take them into the top half.

Lille suffered a dip in form close to the international break, losing three of their last four matches in all competitions, including a 1-0 defeat to Crvena Zvezda in the Europa League.

The Mastiffs failed to score in each of those defeats, and the most recent was a 2-0 loss to Strasbourg.

Lille are five points off the top three, and they know that a further slip-up could be fatal. However, with just one defeat at Stade Pierre-Mauroy this season, the hosts will have a positive feeling heading into this one.

Like Lille, Paris FC also dipped in form before the break, losing three of their last five matches, with their latest outing being a narrow 1-0 defeat to Rennes.

Defence has been the major issue for the visitors this season, with only two Ligue 1 teams conceding more than their 21 goals.

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Lille have been dominant in this fixture, with Paris FC yet to record a win in six encounters (D3, L3).

Ethan Mbappe Lottin is doubtful as he nurses a hamstring issue, while Marc-Aurele Caillard (elbow), Ousmane Toure (ACL) and Nathan Ngoy (broken hand) will miss out.

Meanwhile, Calvin Verdonk and Benjamin Andre are suspended due to card-related issues.

Jonathan Ikone will be missing for Paris due to a groin injury, while Nhoa Sangui is doubtful with a hamstring strain, and Otavio is suspended due to accumulated yellow cards.

Lille: Ozer; Meunier, Mandi, Mbemba, Perraud; Broholm, Bouaddi, Haraldsson, Correia; Giroud, Fernandez-Pardo

Paris FC: Nkambadio; Chergui, Mbow, Kolodziejczak, De Smet; Camara; M. Lopez, Lees-Melou; Kebbal, Geubbels, Simon

Paris FC’s defensive issues will come to hunt them again despite their thriving attack that has seen them score in all but two games this season.

Lille are formidable at home and will see this as the perfect opportunity to get back on the up, as they have slipped way behind the title-hunting trio of PSG, Marseille and Lens.

Correct score prediction: Lille 3-1 Paris FC

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Betting tips:

• Bet on Lille to win

• Both teams to score

• Over 2.5 goals