Lorient are in excellent form, having won their last two away games and three of their last five matches overall. They are scoring freely and looking very confident. Lille have also been strong, winning three of their last five games and keeping clean sheets in two of their last three matches, showing they are solid at the back.

Looking at their recent meetings, this fixture has often produced a lot of goals. The last game between them ended in a 1-1 draw, but before that, a match finished 1-7 and another 4-1, so there is a history of high-scoring games. Both teams are in good shape, so this is a very close match. Given Lille's strong recent form and defensive solidity, they are likely to avoid defeat, but Lorient's scoring form makes them a tough opponent. A draw seems the most likely result.