The Matchday 23 clash in Ligue 1 between Lille and Monaco will take place on February 22 at the Pierre Mauroy Stadium in Villeneuve d'Ascq. Lille vs. Monaco: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Lille
Bruno Genesio's side secured a 2-0 away victory against Rennes in the last round. Notably, this was the first time in five previous Ligue 1 matches that Lille kept a clean sheet. The team has been performing well, remaining unbeaten in 16 of their last 18 league matches (8 wins, 8 draws). This impressive record keeps the club in the European competition zone. Additionally, Lille boasts the second-best defense among the top six teams in the tournament.
- Both teams scored in 8 of Lille's last 10 Ligue 1 matches.
- Bruno Genesio's team has not lost in 8 of their last 9 home league games (5 wins, 3 draws).
- Lille has conceded no more than one goal in 7 of their last 8 home matches in this tournament.
Predicted lineup for Lille (4-5-1)
Lucas Chevalier – Bafode Diakite, Thomas Meunier, Ismaily, Alessandro – Ayoub Bouaddi, Hakon Haraldsson, Benjamin Andre, Ngalayel Mukau, Mitchel Bakker – Chuba Akpom.
Defender Tiago Santos, Samuel Umtiti, midfielder Remy Cabella, and forward Edon Zhegrova will miss the game due to injuries. Defender Mitchel Bakker is suspended.
Monaco
After a heavy defeat to PSG, Monaco bounced back by thrashing Nantes 7-1 at home in the last round. This victory marked Adi Hütter's side's third win in their last four league matches. During this period, Monaco scored 15 goals, making them the third-highest scoring team in the tournament. They currently occupy the fourth position in the standings.
- At least three goals were scored in Monaco's last 7 Ligue 1 matches.
- The team has failed to win in their last 5 away league games (2 draws, 3 losses).
- In 5 of their last 7 away matches in this tournament, Monaco conceded at least two goals.
Predicted lineup for Monaco (4-5-1)
Radoslaw Majecki – Christian Mavissa Elebi, Caio Henrique, Thilo Kehrer, Vanderson – Denis Zakaria, Lamine Camara, Takumi Minamino, Maghnes Akliouche, Eliesse Ben Seghir – Mika Beret.
Forward Folarin Balogun is sidelined due to injury.
Referee
Benoit Bastien (France)
Matches – 11 (Ligue 1, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 51;
Average yellow cards per match – 4.6;
Red cards shown – 1;
Average fouls per match – 24;
Penalties – 64%.
Match Prediction: Lille vs. Monaco
Despite scoring the fewest goals in the European competition zone, Bruno Genesio's team has been consistent. Lille is on a five-match scoring streak in the league, and they have scored in 36 consecutive home games in Ligue 1. However, their defense has been less reliable, conceding in five straight matches in this tournament, and only keeping two clean sheets at home this season.
Monaco is not deterred by the additional Champions League workload. Even after European matches, the team has enough energy to deliver strong attacking performances. Nantes felt this in the last round, and earlier this year, Auxerre (4-2) and Rennes (3-2) also experienced Monaco's attacking prowess. However, the club's defense has been less than perfect, conceding in their last 7 Ligue 1 matches but also scoring in every game during this period.
My prediction: Both teams to score – yes
