- Aakash Mishra
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LOSC Lille will be hosting Metz at Stade Pierre Mauroy in Villeneuve-d’Ascq, France on Saturday, February 19. Moreover, the Ligue 1 fixture will begin at 01:30 AM IST.
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LOSC Lille are coming into this fixture after beating Montpellier on Saturday. Moreover, they are sitting at the tenth position of the points table with 35 points in 24 games. LOSC Lille have two wins, two losses and one draw from the last five games.
Metz are coming into this fixture after losing against Marseille by 2-1 on Monday. Moreover, they are sitting at the 19th position of the points table with 20 points in 24 games. Metz have one win, one draw and three losses from the last five games.
Renato Sanches and Isaac Lihadji will be unavailable as they are suffering from injuries. Otherwise, Lille have a fully fit squad for the fixture on Saturday.
Nicolas de Preville, Fabien Centonze and Kevin N’Doram are all unavailable due to injuries. Even Manuel Cabit will remain absent due to a long-term injury.
Léo Jardim, Jose Fonte, Sven Botman, Tiago Djaló; Gabriel Gudmundsson, Benjamin André, Amadou Onana, Burak Yılmaz, Jonathan Bamba; Angel Gomes, Jonathan David.
Marc-Aurele Caillard; Dylan Bronn, Boubacar Kouyate, Ibrahim Amadou, Fali Cande; Boubacar Traore, Vincent Pajot, Thomas Delaine; Farid Boulaya; Louis Mafouta, Ibrahima Niane.
Both the teams have faced each other 23 times in the history of the competition. Moreover, LOSC Lille have 14 wins while Metz have only two wins.
The Canadian international has been in phenomenal form this season. Moreover, Jonathan David has scored 12 goals in 24 games so far.
The Senegalese international will be leading the attack for Metz on Saturday. Moreover, he has scored three goals and provided one assist in 22 games.
LOSC Lille are likely to pick up a big win against Metz on Saturday.
Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.