Lille vs. Clermont - prediction, team news, lineups

Lille play host to Clermont on Sunday afternoon looking to strengthen their bid to secure European qualification for next season.

At a time when Lille sit in fifth place in the <a href="/football/ligue-1/table.html">Ligue 1 standings</a>, Clermont are second from bottom, albeit just one point adrift of safety.

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Lille have an under-rated record in French football right now, losing just one of their most recent 20 matches in all competitions.

However, draws are continuing to cost Paulo Fonseca's side, who have posted eight draws in their 19 league fixtures during 2023-24.

The most recent of those came last time out, Lille failing to break down Montpellier HSC's defence . . .