Clermont vs Lille Preview & Prediction | 2023-24 French Ligue 1
THE FACTS
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When is Clermont vs Lille on and what time does it start? Clermont vs Lille will take place on Sunday 10th December, 2023 – 14:00 (UK)
Where can I get tickets for Clermont vs Lille? Visit each club’s official website for the latest ticket information
What TV channel is Clermont vs Lille on in the UK? TNT Sports have the rights to Ligue 1 matches in the UK, so it is worth checking their schedule for Clermont vs Lille
Where can I stream Clermont vs Lille in the UK? If Clermont vs Lille is televised on TNT Sports, then subscribers can stream the match live on discovery+
THE LOWDOWN
CLERMONT
Pascal Gastien’s Clermont begin this weekend’s round of fixtures sitting in the bottom two and the automatic relegation places. The home team have managed just two victories in their 14 matches so far this season with just nine goals scored in those games – no other team has scored fewer than 11 in their games.
The home team come into this one on the back of a 3-0 hammering at the hands of Stade Brest in their most recent outing, last weekend. That means they have managed just one win in their last six matches but, aside from their defeat at Brest, they are remaining competitive and keeping themselves in the fight down at the bottom.
LILLE
Coached by former Roma and Shakhtar Donetsk boss Paulo Fonseca, Lille are enjoying another impressive campaign but arguably even more so this time around as they balance Ligue 1 and UEFA Europa Conference League commitments with what is quite a small squad and yet they are punching up towards the top end of the table, once again.
The northerners come into this weekend beginning the match day fourth in the table, just a point behind the top three and the UEFA Champions League qualifying spots. Their most recent outing saw them defeat Metz by two goals to nil and they are now unbeaten in their last 12 matches across all competitions.
THE TEAM NEWS
CLERMONT
Pascal Gastien has several suspension issues for this weekend’s visit of Lille with the likes of Maximiliano Caufriez and Maxime Gonalons missing.
PREDICTED XI (3-4-3): Diaw; Pelmard, Keita, Neto Borges; Zeffane, Magnin, Cham, Allevinah; Boutobba, Nicholson, Rashani
UNAVAILABLE: Caufriez (Suspended), Gonalons (Suspended), Konate (Suspended), Ogier (Injured), Gastien (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE:
LILLE
Paulo Fonseca is missing two key first-teamers for this weekend with both Ivan Cavaleiro and defender Tiago Djalo out due to injury.
PREDICTED XI (4-2-3-1): Chevalier; Santos, Yoro, Alexsandro, Gudmundsson; Bentaleb, Gomes; Zhegrova, Yazici, Cabella; David
UNAVAILABLE: Cavaleiro (Injured), Djalo (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE:
THE PREDICTION
The home team have been destined for the drop at some stage since their 2019 promotion but they have consistently defied expectations. This time, though, looks set to be a step too far as the rest of the league just starts to cut away. Lille have had a blessed week off from UEFA Europa Conference League action so an already strong side will be even fresher this weekend. A Lille win appears extremely likely for this one in Clermont.
BETTING TIP: LILLE TO WIN
