On Sunday, September 14, 2025, Lille will face Toulouse in Ligue 1’s fourth round. The match starts at 15:00 Central European Time. Here’s a look at the upcoming game.
Lille
Lille comes into this match in strong form. After just missing out on a Champions League spot last season and qualifying for the Europa League, they’ve started this campaign on a high note. Lille is unbeaten in their first three matches: they drew 3-3 with Brest away, won 1-0 against Monaco at home, and dominated Lorient 7-1 in their last game. They currently sit third in the table with 7 points.
At home, Lille has been impressive, remaining unbeaten in their last five games, with four wins and one draw. In their recent home matches against Toulouse, Lille has been dominant, winning three and drawing one of the last four encounters. Notably, three of those four matches featured over 2.5 goals, and in the past three meetings, both teams scored.
Toulouse
Toulouse starts the new season hopeful after finishing tenth last year, safely away from relegation and 15 points behind the European spots. They ended the last campaign strongly, going unbeaten in their final four matches.
This season has begun well for them, with two 1-0 wins—one away at Nice and another at home against Brest (2-0). However, they faced a setback recently, losing 3-6 to PSG. Toulouse is currently in seventh place with six points.
Recent matches between Lille and Toulouse have been high-scoring, with both teams often finding the net. Three of the last four games featured over 2.5 goals. In their last seven meetings, Lille has been the dominant side with five wins, one draw, and only one loss.
Probable lineups
- Lille: Ozer, Perraud, Alexsandro, Ngoy, Meunier, Andre, Bouaddi, Haraldsson, Correia, Brucholm, Fernandez-Pardo.
- Toulouse: Rest, McKenzie, Cresswell, Nicolaisen, Sidibe, Caceres, Sauer, Metali, Dannum, Gboo, Magri.
Key stats and head-to-head
- Lille has won 9 of their last 10 home matches.
- Lille is unbeaten in their last 5 games.
- Both teams have scored in 3 of Lille’s last 4 matches.
- Toulouse is unbeaten in 3 of their last 4 matches.
- Toulouse has lost 3 of their last 4 away games.
- Lille is unbeaten in 6 of the last 7 matchups with Toulouse.
- 6 of the last 8 encounters have seen over 2.5 goals.
- Lille has won 3 of their last 4 home games against Toulouse.
Prediction for Lille vs Toulouse
Lille enters this match as the favorite. They are strong at home and in excellent form, with a winning streak. Historically, they have performed well against Toulouse at home, consistently scoring high. My bet for this match: Lille to win, with odds of 1.81.