Nantes vs Lille Predictions

• Lille have scored 10 times in their three Ligue 1 trips this term
• Nantes have conceded twice to midtable opposition in two of their last three starts
• The visitors have the second-highest number of shots (106) in Ligue 1, narrowly behind PSG (107)

Good opportunity for visitors

Lille have slid down the Ligue 1 standings after failing to win any of their last three league games, but they did face some difficult contests in that run. A 1-1 draw with PSG in their last game was a step forward following defeats to Lens and Lyon, while the visitors can build on that in this visit to Nantes.

Lille remain one of the leading sides in Ligue 1 in terms of Expected Goals, following a brilliant opening few weeks of the campaign. While goals have slightly dried up, they’ve scored 14 times from an xG of 14.3. Their last two games have brought a win at Roma in the Europa League and that draw against PSG. Sunday’s trip looks much easier, while it should allow them to rediscover their scoring form.

Nantes have the second-worst underlying numbers in Ligue 1. They’ve conceded seven goals from an xG Against of 10.7, suggesting that a stronger side could give them a lot of trouble.

Nantes have conceded the most shots and the third-highest shots on target, while Lille are only a shot behind PSG’s league-leading tally of 106 through seven games.

Nantes have shared 2-2 draws with midtable sides Rennes and Toulouse across their last three games, while they’ve only won once this term. Lille head to the fourth-bottom hosts having scored 10 times in three Ligue 1 trips, so they look good for a couple of goals.