On Sunday, October 5, 2025, Matchday 7 of Ligue 1 features a game between Lille and PSG, kicking off at 20:45 Central European Time. Here’s a look at the teams and what to expect.
Lille
Lille enters this match against PSG with confidence after a solid Europa League win over Roma. They secured an early goal and managed to maintain their lead until the end, marking their second consecutive European win and solidifying their position in their group. However, in Ligue 1, they have struggled recently, suffering two defeats: a 0-3 loss to Lens and a 0-1 defeat against Lyon. Despite this recent dip, Lille started the season well, remaining unbeaten in their first four matches. Currently, they sit sixth in the standings with 10 points, five behind the leaders.
At home, Lille has had a decent record this season, with three wins and one loss. However, their recent encounters with PSG at home have not been favorable, losing three of the last four meetings and drawing one. Interestingly, both teams have scored in all these matches. Lille’s last home victory against Paris was in 2019, adding extra motivation for this important clash.
PSG
PSG comes into the match in high spirits after an exciting Champions League win, where they grabbed a last-minute victory against Barcelona, securing their second group stage win and moving to the top with six points.
In Ligue 1, PSG recovered quickly from a loss to Marseille by winning 2-0 against Auxerre at home. They currently lead Ligue 1 with 15 points and a goal difference of 12:4.
This season, PSG has performed well away from home, with three wins and one loss. Historically, PSG has the upper hand against Lille, remaining unbeaten in their last eight encounters, with seven wins and one draw. Matches between these teams tend to be exciting, with both sides scoring in each of those eight matches and seven of them featuring more than 2.5 goals.
Probable lineups
- Lille: Ozér, Verdonk, Ngoy, Mandi, Santos, Bouaddi, Mukau, Haraldsson, Correia, Fernandez-Pardo, Giroud.
- PSG: Chevalier, Hakimi, Zabarnyi, Beraldo, Hernandez, Mayulu, Zaïre-Emery, Lee Kang-in, Mbaye, Ramos, Barcola.
Interesting facts and head-to-head stats
- Lille have won 7 of their last 8 home matches.
- PSG have won 7 of their last 8 overall matches.
- PSG have won 3 of their last 4 away games.
- PSG have won 7 of their last 8 head-to-head meetings.
- PSG have won 3 of their last 4 away head-to-head games.
- PSG have scored first in 6 of the last 7 head-to-head matches.
- 7 of the last 8 head-to-head meetings have featured over 2.5 goals.
- Both teams have scored in all of the last 8 head-to-head encounters.
Lille vs PSG match prediction
Both teams come into this match after successful outings in Europe. Lille has faced two straight defeats in Ligue 1 and will be looking to make a comeback in front of their home crowd. PSG, on the other hand, is in great form and has a clear advantage based on their recent head-to-head performances. They are viewed as the favorites, but Lille is expected to put up a strong fight, making this match an exciting one. My prediction for this match is a PSG win at odds of 1.76.