Ligue 1 resumes as league leaders Monaco host Lille at the Stade Louis II.
Monaco has started a Ligue 1 season unbeaten in their first seven games only three times before: in 1960-61, 1979-80, and 2013-14, but they fell short of the title in the latter two seasons. Their recent victory at Rennes came just days after they narrowly preserved their unbeaten record in a dramatic 3-3 draw against Dinamo Zagreb in the Champions League.
Looking ahead, Monaco aims to extend their unbeaten streak to ten matches, bolstered by an impressive run of ten home league games without a loss— their best form in over six years—and an unbeaten record against Lille at home, having not lost to them in 12 prior Ligue 1 meetings.
On the other hand, Lille will draw motivation from their past success at the Stade Louis II, notably their 3-0 win in the Coupe de France back in 2019. Despite a tough start to the season, where they faced four consecutive defeats, Lille has found their form, recently securing victories against Le Havre and Toulouse, closing in on the Champions League spots.
Lille's high point of the season was a notable 1-0 triumph over Real Madrid in the Champions League, showcasing their potential. They continued this momentum with a comeback win against Toulouse, and with goals being shared among players like Angel Gomes and Mitchel Bakker, they appear to be in good shape. However, they face a significant challenge, knowing that Monaco is one of the few teams to have kept them scoreless in recent matches, having won 1-0 against them last April.
Prediction: Monaco 2-1 Lille
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