Nimes vs Lille PREVIEW & PREDICTION 16/12/2018

On Sunday, from 14:00, Nimes will receive the Lille visit in a match for the 18th round of Ligue 1. The game will take place at Stade des Costieres in Nimes.

There are plenty of solid and solid reasons for which Nimes is the favorite on Sunday afternoon in confrontation with Lille, besides the advantage of own land. Even if guests are in second place in Ligue 1, this aspect does not resonate with a possible title race. The distance, the value, but also the one in the ranking against the PSG is a colossal one, which basically means that the title is as well awarded by the Parisians. Instead, Lille is in a fierce competition for a UEFA Champions League spot and, although he has won only one match in the last six rounds, he has managed to remain second, because neither his contracilities have impressed in this period. On the other hand, the newly promoted Nimes is increasingly moving away from the relegation area. With four successes in the last five stages, Nimes is, in statistical terms, the most form-fitting team in Ligue 1 at the moment, and is certainly a hindrance for Lille.

Probable teams:

Nimes (4-3-3): Bernardoni-Alakouch, Briancon, Landre, Miguel-Ferri, Savanier, Valls-Thioub, Bozok, Alioui

Lille (4-2-3-1): Maignan-Celik, Fonte, Dabila, Ballo-Toure-Mendes, Soumare-Pepe, Ikone, Bamba- Remy

Given the circumstances of this game, we expect a relatively spectacular unfolding of hostilities. Based not on the two groups’ style of play, but on their incisiveness and the seriousness with which they will deal with this dispute, we believe there is a high chance of having offensive results on the scoreboard, at least two in number.


PREDICTION: Both teams to score / YES @ 1.76

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