Lille will host Nice at Stade Pierre-Mauroy on April 16, 2026. Lille currently sits in third place in Ligue 1 with 53 points, while Nice struggles in 15th place with just 28 points.
Lille recently secured a commanding 4-0 victory against Toulouse. This win marked their fourth consecutive match without defeat at home. They have scored a total of 11 goals in their last four league matches and have posted clean sheets in their last two domestic games.
Yet, Lille’s momentum faces a challenge as Nabil Bentaleb will miss the match due to a minor surgical procedure—he is recovering from an infection. A Lille announcement confirmed his absence, stating, “Nabil Bentaleb will miss the home match against Nice after a minor surgical procedure to treat an infection.”
Nice drew their last match 1-1 against Le Havre. Claude Puel’s men have won only one of their last ten Ligue 1 matches and have conceded multiple goals in nine away league games this season. They are only four points above Auxerre, who are in the relegation playoffs.
Historically, Nice’s last away victory against Lille was in 2022. This record adds pressure on them as they face a potent Lille side looking to maintain their third-place standing with another victory.
Lille aims for its fifth consecutive win in Ligue 1. Observers note that Lille has shown how potent they can be in front of goal recently. They need to capitalize on this form to secure their position for European competition next season.
Details remain unconfirmed regarding any late injury updates for either team. However, Lille’s current form suggests they are favorites going into this match.
