Nice - Lille

Elye Wahi leads the Nice attack at Allianz Riviera this 20 September 2026, tasked with sparking a side that has struggled for consistency in the early stages of the Ligue 1 season. Following a frustrating 1-0 defeat against Auxerre and a goalless draw with Lorient, the hosts are desperate to find their rhythm in the final third. With Antoine Mendy sidelined due to injury, the expected XI features a robust midfield anchored by Axel Witsel, who will be pivotal in shielding the defense and transitioning play forward to Mohamed Amoura and Gauthier Hein.

Lille arrive in significantly stronger form, having secured a comfortable 2-0 victory over Troyes in their latest league outing. While they suffered a narrow Champions League setback against Real Betis recently, their domestic campaign remains steady, highlighted by a solid 1-0 win at Toulouse. Ayase Ueda and Basar Onal provide a persistent threat for the visitors, who will look to exploit any defensive lapses from a Nice team still searching for their first win of the campaign. The two sides last met in the league on 18 April 2026, where they played out a goalless stalemate.