Lille welcome Stade Brestois 29 to Stade Pierre-Mauroy in Ligue 1’s Round 22 with European ambitions under threat. Fifth in the table on 33 points, Lille have crashed into a five-game losing streak (form: DLLLL), allowing the pack behind to close in. Brest arrive 12th with 26 points and a bit more stability (WDLLW), but their away record is a concern: just 2 wins and 6 defeats in 10 on the road, conceding 20 goals.
Head-to-Head and Injuries
Head-to-head and injuries set the tone. Lille have been strong at home in this matchup, winning the last two meetings in Villeneuve d’Ascq and scoring four goals across them, but they are ravaged by absences: H. Igamane, E. Mbappe, T. Meunier, O. Sahraoui and O. Toure are all out, alongside suspensions for A. Mandi and N. Ngoy. Brest are missing key pieces too, including creative full-back B. Locko and midfielder K. Doumbia, while relying heavily on Romain Del Castillo, who leads them with 7 league goals.
Verdict
Verdict: Lille’s home edge and Brest’s away frailty point to a narrow, tense contest, with Del Castillo and Hákon Arnar Haraldsson likely decisive at either end.
