Lille vs Angers AI Prediction 24 August 2024

Match Preview: Lille vs Angers

Date and time: 24 Aug 2024 at 17:00 UTC
Stadium: Decathlon Arena-Stade Pierre-Mauroy
Location: Villeneuve d’Ascq
Referee: Abdelatif Kherradji

Historical Head-to-Head (H2H):

– 2023-04-08: Angers 1-0 Lille
– 2022-11-13: Lille 1-0 Angers
– 2022-04-10: Angers 1-1 Lille
– 2021-11-06: Lille 1-1 Angers
– 2021-05-23: Angers 1-2 Lille
– 2021-01-06: Lille 1-2 Angers
– 2020-02-07: Angers 0-2 Lille
– 2019-09-13: Lille 2-1 Angers
– 2019-05-18: Lille 5-0 Angers
– 2018-09-01: Angers 1-0 Lille

Team Formations and Key Players:

Lille:
– Formation: Likely to play a 4-2-3-1 formation.
– Starters:
– Goalkeeper: Lucas Chevalier (30)
– Defenders: Tiago Santos (22), Aïssa Mandi (2), Bafode Diakite (18), Alexsandro Ribeiro (4)
– Midfielders: Ismaily (31), Remy Cabella (10), Ngal ayel Mukau (17), Hakon Arnar Haraldsson (7), Osame Sahraoui (11)
– Forward: Mohamed Bayo (27)
– Key Players:
– Jonathan David: 1 goal, important attacking presence
– Remy Cabella: Midfield creativity
– Lucas Chevalier: Reliable goalkeeper

Angers:
– Formation: Likely to play a 4-4-2 formation.
– Starters:
– Goalkeeper: Yahia Fofana (30)
– Defenders: Abdoulaye Bamba (25), Cedric Hountondji (22), Jordan Lefort (21)
– Midfielders: Carlens Arcus (2), Pierrick Capelle (15), Zinedine Ould Khaled (12), Yassin Belkhdim (14), Jacques Ekomie (3)
– Forwards: Himad Abdelli (10), Sidiki Cherif (11)
– Key Players:
– Sidiki Cherif: 2 shots on target
– Yassin Belkhdim: Provides width and offensive threat
– Yahia Fofana: Crucial in goal defense

Recent Form:

Lille:
– Recent 2-0 win against Slavia Prague in Champions League qualifying.
– Unbeaten streak in Champions League qualifiers and Ligue 1.
– Solid performances in friendlies, wins like 3-1 vs. Celta Vigo.

Angers:
– Recently lost 0-1 to Lens in Ligue 1.
– Mixed results in friendlies with losses to SC Bastia (2-1) and Lorient (2-1).
– Inconsistent form might affect morale.

Strengths and Considerations:

Lille:
– Strengths: Strong recent form in Champions League qualifying and Ligue 1, solid home presence.
– Considerations: Need to maintain consistency and avoid defensive errors against a struggling Angers side.

Angers:
– Strengths: Capable forwards like Cherif, disciplined defense.
– Considerations: Need to improve scoring consistency; recent losses affecting confidence.

Prediction:

Given Lille’s current form, home advantage, and momentum from the Champions League qualifications:

– Final Score: Lille 2-0 Angers
– Predicted Scorers:
– Lille: Jonathan David, Hakon Arnar Haraldsson

Lille’s stronger squad depth and form are likely to secure a comfortable win against Angers, who are currently struggling to find their rhythm.