The upcoming Ligue 1 match between Lille and Angers will take place at the Stade Pierre-Mauroy. The kickoff is set for Sunday afternoon. Both teams find themselves with contrasting form as they compete for critical league points.
Match Preview: Lille vs Angers
Lille, currently in seventh place, is striving to improve their standing after an inconsistent start to the season. They have accumulated 17 points from their matches but are only two points shy of the cluster of teams above them, including Lens, Lyon, Strasbourg, and Marseille, who all share 19 points. The home team’s recent performance includes a troubling trend of only one win in their last four home matches.
Last week, Lille suffered a setback, losing 2-0 to Nice, which followed an impressive 6-1 victory over Metz. This recent defeat has prompted questions regarding their ability to reclaim a top-six position. A win against Angers could catapult them to third place, but a loss could see them drop to eighth.
Angers’ Current Form
In contrast, Angers has shown resilience this season. After finishing 14th last year, they have started strong, earning critical points with a recent 2-2 draw against Marseille. Young striker Sidiki Cherif opened the scoring for Angers, and they managed to secure a draw thanks to a late equalizer from Ousmane Camara.
Currently sitting in 13th place with 10 points, Angers is three points clear of the relegation zone. Their three-game unbeaten run includes a victory over Lorient and a draw with title contenders Monaco. However, their away performance remains a concern, with three losses and two draws in their five away matches this season.
Team News
Lille will miss midfielder Ethan Mbappe due to a hamstring injury. Expect Benjamin Andre and Ayyoub Bouaddi to form a midfield partnership. Young centre-back Ousmane Toure is also expected to be out for the season, while Nathan Ngoy and Aissa Mandi are set to start in defense.
For Angers, centre-back Emmanuel Biumla is sidelined due to a thigh injury. Ousmane Camara is expected to partner Jordan Lefort in defense. Winger Jim Allevinah is nursing a calf issue, while striker Prosper Peter is dealing with a thigh problem. Amine Sbai and Yassin Belkhdim are likely to support Cherif in attack.
Possible Lineups
| Lille | Angers |
|---|---|
| Ozer | Koffi |
| Meunier | Arcus |
| Ngoy | Camara |
| Mandi | Lefort |
| Perraud | Ekomie |
| Andre | Belkebla |
| Bouaddi | Abdelli |
| Correia | Belkhdim |
| Haraldsson | Mouton |
| Fernandez | Sbai |
| Igamane | Cherif |
Match Prediction
Given Lille’s recent struggles at home and Angers’ fighting spirit, this match could end in a draw. Both teams have shown moments of promise but need consistent performances to secure a win.
