Lille – Lyon: Preview

Les Dogues host Les Gones in a crucial Ligue 1 clash

LOSC Lille will host Olympique Lyonnais at the Stade Pierre-Mauroy on Sunday in a match that could have major implications for both teams' European hopes. Lille are currently sixth in the table, four points behind Lyon in fifth. A win for Lille would see them leapfrog Lyon and move into contention for a Europa League place. Lyon, meanwhile, are looking to secure a Champions League spot and will be keen to avoid defeat in this match.

Team news

Lille will be without Renato Sanches, who is suspended. Lyon will be without Xherdan Shaqiri, who is injured.

Head-to-head

The two teams have met 40 times in Ligue 1, with Lyon winning 17 games to Lille's 11. Lille won the reverse fixture earlier this season, beating Lyon 1-0 at the Groupama Stadium.

Prediction

This is a tough match to call, but I think Lille will edge it. They are in good form at home, and they will be desperate to win this match to boost their European hopes. Lyon are a strong team, but they have been inconsistent this season. I think Lille will take advantage of Lyon's poor form and win this match 2-1.