Lille OSC and SCO Angers will take on one another in the first game of Ligue 1 after the international break comes to an end. SCO Angers started off its season well with three wins and one loss off the four games played. Angers is currently level on points with PSG, Rennes, OGC Nice, but as a result of a lesser goal difference find themselves at the fourth spot in the league.
Meanwhile, Lille OSC would have been pleased that the international break came at the right time as they stand at the tenth spot with two wins and two losses under their built.
Match Details:
The match will kick off on September 13, 10:30 pm (IST) at the Stade Pierre-Mauroy.
Lille OSC vs SCO Angers (Squads):
Lille OSC Squad:
Goalkeeping:
Mike Maignan, Leo Jardim
Defence:
Adama Soumaoro, Gabriel Magalhaes, Jose Fonte, Saad Agouzoul, Tiago Djalo, Domagoj Bradaric, Reinildo Mandava, Zeki Celik, Jeremy Pied
Midfield:
Boubakary Soumare, Thiago Maia, Renato Sanches, Xeka, Benjamin Andre, Jonathan Ikone, Yusuf Yazici
Forward:
Jonathan Bamba, Luiz Araujo, Victor Osimhen, Timothy Weah, Loic Remy
Lille OSC Team News:
Lille OSC lost their last game versus Reims before signing off for the international break, however, Victor Osimhen has started off well with four goals in as many games.
Lille currently have six points on board with two wins and two defeats in the process.
The skipper, Domagoj Bradaric has been an influential figure at the back, who’s not only involved in keeping guard of goal but also distributing the ball in the right channels.
Bamba will be sidelined due to a hamstring injury.
Lille OSC Predicted 11:
Mike Maignan, Zeki Celik, Jose Fonte, Adama Soumaoro, Domagoj Bradaric, Benjamin Andre, Thiago Maia, Jonathan Ikone, Yusuf Yazici, Timmothy Weah, Victor Osimhen
SCO Angers Squad:
Goalkeeping:
Danijel Petkovic, Ludovic Butelle, Anthony Mandrea
Defence:
Romain Thomas, Mateo Pavlovic, Ismael Traore, Ibrahim Cisse, Theo Pellenard, Rayan Nouri, Abdoulaye Bamba, Vincent Manceau, Haithem Loucif
Midfield:
Baptiste Santamaria, Vincent Pajot, Anthony Gomez Mancini, Antonin Bobichon, Thomas Mangani, Sada Thioub, Angelo Fulgini, Pierrick Capelle, Mathias Pereira Lage
Forward:
Casimir Ninga, Farid El Melali, Stephane Bahoken, Rachid Alioui, Wilfried Kanga
SCO Angers Team News:
SCO Angers’ three-win off four has resulted them to be in the fourth spot in the league with 9 points.
Nevertheless their heavy defeat of 6-0 by the hands of Lyon did a significant damage to their goal difference.
Farid El Melali has been pivotal cogs in a wheel when it comes to having possession of the ball and distribution.
SCO Angers Predicted 11:
Ludovic Butelle, Rayan Nouri, Ismael Traore, Romain Thomas, Abdoulaye Bamba, Baptiste Santamaria, Thomas Mangani, Matthias Pereira Lage, Pierric Capelle, Farid El Melali, Stephane Bahoken
Key Stats:
Talking about the previous meetings of Lille OSC and SCO Angers, it’s SCO Angers who have secured four wins off the last six games played in contrast to Lille OSC’s one win. One of those contests in that brief period ended with a draw.
Lille OSC has however, won six of their last home matches in succession.
Seven clean sheets have been kept by Lille OSC in their last 10 games, which will indeed serve as a challenge for SCO Angers.
Recent Form:
Lille OSC: W|L|W|W
SCO Angers: W|L|W|L
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