OGC Nice Aims for Crucial Point Against Lille in Ligue 1 Clash

Mo. Basuony

Published: April 18, 2026 3:25 PM ET

OGC Nice travel to face Lille with plenty at stake. The visitors seek momentum after heavy defeats in recent weeks.

Stakes and recent form

Lille arrive unbeaten in nine Ligue 1 matches. Over the last seven rounds, they accumulated six wins and one draw.

Their defence conceded three goals in that span. They scored 14.

In October, Diop and Jansson found the net at the Allianz Riviera. That result left Nice level on points with Lille at the time.

Lille had been seventh after ten rounds, with 17 points. The tables have since turned markedly.

A Lille victory would reinforce their place on the podium for another week. It would also leave them with about double Nice’s points.

Nice, meanwhile, aim to stop a slide that saw heavy losses to Rennes, PSG, and Strasbourg.

Bruno Genesio credits calm and internal stability for Lille’s recovery. He highlights a hardworking group and strong team spirit.

Claude Puel has defended his squad despite uneven displays. He noted players taking responsibility in the match against Le Havre.

Sanson and Boudaoui are suspended for Nice.
Vanhoutte is unavailable due to injury.
Bodart will not start for Lille; he was at fault in the first meeting.
Cho and Wahi are in line to play, replacing Carlos, who remains goalless in Ligue 1.

Nice must rebuild a midfield lacking key players. That will test their collective resilience.

Lille are the competition’s most engaged side. They win 51.6% of their duels.

Nice recall a productive spell earlier in the campaign. They held Monaco and beat Lyon, Rennes, and Lille then.

Those ten points prevented a worse downturn during a difficult season phase.

OGC Nice aim for a crucial point against Lille in this Ligue 1 clash. The outcome could shift momentum for both teams.

Reporting for Filmogaz.com.