Preview

On September 21, 2024, the Stade Pierre Mauroy in Villeneuve d'Ascq will host the match of the 5th round of Ligue 1, in which Lille will face Strasbourg.

Lille
Bruno Genesio's men are going through a difficult period, having lost four matches in a row in all competitions. In the Champions League, the "dogs" managed to reach the group stage thanks to a victory over Slavia in the first match, but then suffered defeats from PSG (1:3), Saint-Etienne (0:1) and Sporting in Lisbon (0:2). The game against Saint-Etienne, who had not scored any points in Ligue 1, was particularly painful. For Lille, the upcoming match will be an opportunity to return to winning spirit, especially given their positive statistics at home against Strasbourg (5 wins and 2 draws in the last 7 matches).

Strasbourg
Strasbourg, under the guidance of new coach Will Rosenior, has shown variable results. In the first four rounds, the team won one victory (3:1 against Rennes), played two draws (with Montpellier and Angers) and lost to Lyon (3:4), despite leading 3:1. The team is characterized by the ability to both score and concede in every match, which makes them an unpredictable opponent. Rosenior, for whom this is his debut at the top division level, can take advantage of Lille's current problems to try to achieve a positive result on the road.