The оnly Friday game of French League One meet the teams of Lille and Reims, two rounds before the end of the tournament.
Currently, Lille take 6. place in the table and the team hopes to enter the top 5 to be able to take part in the Europa League next season. In the last 6 matches the hosts show good shape with 3 wins, 2 draws and only one loss. Yet after losing away from Toulouse 4-2 last round, victory for Lille in the upcoming match is a must if they want to consolidate their European ambitions.
The visiting team from Reims seems to have secured their place in the league, occupying the comfortable 14. place. However, there is still a mathematical possibility the team is in danger of relegation and it is unlikely the players to be allowed any relax. In their last match, Reims drew 1-1 with Ajaccio, although the team dominated throughout the match.
Both teams have no problems with new injuries, only Ryan Mendes for the hosts and Diego for the guests will miss the game due to long-term injury. Lille's hopes in the attack would be made to Salomon Kalou, who is in good shape and with an early goal could make the winning of three points easy.