Lyon and Lille enter their Ligue 1 fixture at Groupama Stadium with contrasting objectives. Lyon, languishing near the bottom of the table, will be desperate to kickstart their survival quest, while Lille, just four points off the Champions League places, will aim to close the gap on the top three.
Lyon's season has been marred by off-field turmoil, including run-ins with fans and violent attacks on their team bus. Despite these distractions, they have shown signs of improvement in recent weeks, going unbeaten in three of their last four matches before the international break. Their 1-0 victory at Rennes last time out was their first win in five Ligue 1 games.
However, Lyon's home form remains a major concern. They are yet to win at Groupama Stadium this season, although three of their last four home matches have ended in draws. They will need to improve their record in front of their own fans if they are to avoid relegation.
Lille, on the other hand, has been held back by too many draws this season. They have been held in their last three matches across all competitions, including a 1-1 draw with Toulouse in their previous Ligue 1 fixture. Their away form has also been poor, with only one win in their last nine matches on the road.
