Ligue 1 2024-2025: Lille-Nice, the likely lineups

Lille-Nice, the probable formations

Friday’s 18th Ligue 1 matchday will close with the clash between Lille and Nice, both of which are fully in the running to qualify for the next Champions League. Kickoff is scheduled for 9:05 p.m. at the Stade Pierre-Mauroy. The hosts will try to extend their 20-game unbeaten streak, while the guests will try to score their fourth consecutive result in the league.

Genesio is expected to put his faith in David as center forward. Behind the Canadian, Sahraoui, Haraldsson and Cabella should tick off Zhegrova and Fernandez-Pardo to play as trequartisti. The two-man midfield line will be made up of André and Bouaddi.

Haise, on the other hand, is expected to rely on Laborde as the only forward, with Guessand, Bouanani and Diop acting a few meters further back. Protecting Bulka will be Dante and Ndayshimiye as the central pair and Clauss and Bard as full-backs.

Probable lineups

LILLE (4-2-3-1): Chevalier; Ismaily, Alexsandro, B.Diakité, Mandi; B.André, Bouaddi; Sahraoui, Haraldsson, Cabella; David. All. Genesio

NICE (4-2-3-1): Bulka; Bard, Dante, Ndayishimiye, Clauss; Boudaoui, Rosario; Diop, Bouanani, Guessand; Laborde. All. Haise