Predictions, betting odds, lineups, preview

Monaco have come in with mixed league results recently, but have still been finding the net regularly, scoring in four of their last five. LOSC Lille have been more difficult to beat, keeping clean sheets against Nice and Paris in their last three league games before the draw with Le Havre. This points to a tight contest at the Stade Louis II, with Monaco’s attacking quality up against Lille’s more controlled recent defensive record.

The head-to-head data also leans towards a tight game, with three of the last five meetings decided by a single goal and a final level. Monaco’s home advantage could matter, but Lille have already won twice in this run and will not be overwhelmed. Match prediction: Monaco 1-1 LOSC Lille

Forms guide and team overview

Monaco

Monaco’s recent league form has been a bit up and down, but they are still picking up points. They beat Metz 2-1 at home, drew 2-2 with Toulouse and 2-2 at home to Auxerre, and also went down 1-4 in Paris before beating Olympique de Marseille 2-1 at home.

This series suggests that Monaco are capable of scoring in most games, but have also been open at the back. The pattern is of competitive matches rather than control, which suits a team that can threaten and be threatened.

Monaco Last 5 results

LOSC Lille

LOSC Lille have put together a stronger recent league run, although the last result was a 1-1 draw with Le Havre. Earlier they beat Paris 1-0 at home, drew 0-0 with Nice at home and had convincing wins over Toulouse and Lens.

The main fact is that Lille have been difficult to break down and have kept their results in order. They have also shown that they can win away from home, which gives them a solid platform for this trip.

LOSC Lille Last 5 results

Team news and injury report

Monaco

• Stanis Idumbo (Shoulder Injury)

LOSC Lille

• Marius Broholm (Dead Leg)

Alignments and tactical configuration

Monaco (3-4-2-1)

Expected lineup: Lukas Hradecky (Goalkeeper), Christian Mawissa (Defender), Denis Zakaria (Defender), Thilo Kehrer (Defender), J. Teze (Midfielder), Lamine Camara (Midfielder), Paul Pogba (Midfielder), Simon Adingra (Midfielder), Aleksandr Golovin (Attacker), Folarin Mackens (Attacker)

Monaco’s 3-4-2-1 should give them width from the wings and enough bodies between the lines to support Aleksandr Golovin and the forward line. If J. Teze and Lamine Camara can help Monaco progress the ball cleanly, they should be able to get Folarin Balogun into useful areas.

LOSC Lille (4-2-3-1)

Expected lineup: Berke Özer (Goalkeeper), Aïssa Mandi (Defender), Nathan Ngoy (Defender), Romain Perraud (Defender), Thomas Meunier (Defender), Ayyoub Bouaddi (Midfielder), Benjamin André (Midfielder), Félix Correia (Midfielder), Hákon Arnar Haraldsson (Midfielder), Hákon Arnar Haraldsson (Midfielder), Matías Midfielder. Fernández-Pardo (forward)

LOSC Lille’s 4-2-3-1 gives them a compact base with two midfielders controlling the defense and a clear route to feed Matías Fernández-Pardo. With Félix Correia and Hákon Arnar Haraldsson operating behind the striker, Lille should have enough support to counter Monaco’s backline.

Battles and key players to watch