Ligue 1 Gameweek 8

Monaco vs NS Lille

Stade Louis II

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Futmetrix Verdict
82
Monaco
vs
Lille
Sun, Oct 25 • 14:00 Français
⚡ Form 83
⚖️ Balance 89
🏆 Stakes 67
⭐ Stars 60
Champions League ambitions on the line.

Win Probability

  • Monaco 45%
  • Draw 27%
  • Lille 28%

Futmetrix AI estimate

Champions League Ambitions Collide at Stade Louis II

Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 82/100. With both sides locked on 14 points, this top-four showdown offers a massive early-season psychological blow in the race for elite European football.

The Setup

This October 25 clash at Stade Louis II defines the modern six-pointer for the Champions League spots. Monaco and Lille sit neck-and-neck in the Ligue 1 table. High Stakes dictate the narrative here. Lille arrive as proven away specialists, boasting a strong win rate on the road that heavily bolsters their Form rating. Meanwhile, an off-the-charts Balance metric suggests these two are completely evenly matched. Expect goals, too. The underlying stats point to a combined attacking output that makes this a must-watch. Talent like L. Camara and D. Zakaria give the hosts plenty of Stars to rely on.

Key Battle

The true tactical war will be fought in transition. Monaco's aggressive attacking midfield must bypass Lille's heavily disciplined defensive block. If the visitors dictate the tempo and strike on the counter, the home crowd will grow restless. It is a classic clash of high-pressing ambition against calculated counter-attacking precision.

Our Prediction

We expect a chaotic, high-tempo affair. Lille will grab an early lead on the break, but Monaco's relentless pressure will eventually crack their defense. Our verdict is a hard-fought 2-1 victory for the home side, decided late in the second half.

Key Questions

Should I watch this match?

Absolutely. This is a crucial top-four clash between two evenly matched teams fighting tooth and nail for Champions League spots.

What's the predicted outcome?

We expect a narrow 2-1 victory for Monaco, fueled by home advantage and intense late attacking pressure.

Where are Monaco and Lille in the league table?

They are tied on 14 points, with Lille currently sitting in 4th place and Monaco right behind them in 5th.

What is Monaco's current form?

They have shown resilience recently, posting a mixed but steady record of LDWDW in their last five league matches.

Who is the in-form player to watch?

D. Bakwa is the standout, bringing 1 goal, 1 assist, and a 7.5 average rating over his last 3 matches.

What is the Futmetrix Score?

The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.

Head to Head

Date Home Score Away Competition Venue
08/24/2025 Lille 1 - 0 Monaco Ligue 1 Stade Pierre-Mauroy
02/22/2025 Lille 2 - 1 Monaco Ligue 1 Decathlon Arena - Stade Pierre-Mauroy
10/18/2024 Monaco 0 - 0 Lille Ligue 1 Stade Louis-II
04/24/2024 Monaco 1 - 0 Lille Ligue 1 Stade Louis-II
10/29/2023 Lille 2 - 0 Monaco Ligue 1 Decathlon Arena - Stade Pierre-Mauroy
05/14/2023 Monaco 0 - 0 Lille Ligue 1 Stade Louis II
10/23/2022 Lille 4 - 3 Monaco Ligue 1 Decathlon Arena – Stade Pierre-Mauroy
05/06/2022 Lille 1 - 2 Monaco Ligue 1 Stade Pierre-Mauroy
11/19/2021 Monaco 2 - 2 Lille Ligue 1 Stade Louis II
03/14/2021 Monaco 0 - 0 Lille Ligue 1 Stade Louis II
08/24/2025
1 - 0
Ligue 1 Stade Pierre-Mauroy
02/22/2025
2 - 1
Ligue 1 Decathlon Arena - Stade Pierre-Mauroy
10/18/2024
0 - 0
Ligue 1 Stade Louis-II
04/24/2024
1 - 0
Ligue 1 Stade Louis-II
10/29/2023
2 - 0
Ligue 1 Decathlon Arena - Stade Pierre-Mauroy
05/14/2023
0 - 0
Ligue 1 Stade Louis II
10/23/2022
4 - 3
Ligue 1 Decathlon Arena – Stade Pierre-Mauroy
05/06/2022
1 - 2
Ligue 1 Stade Pierre-Mauroy
11/19/2021
2 - 2
Ligue 1 Stade Louis II
03/14/2021
0 - 0
Ligue 1 Stade Louis II
Monaco Win
Lille Win
Draw

Season Statistics

5
League Position
4
14
Points
14
10
Goals Scored
10
6
Goals Conceded
5

League Standings

League Standings

Pos Team P Pts GF GA GD Form
1 Lyon 7 14 13 5 +8 WLyon 2 - 1 Nice (18-10-2026)LLens 2 - 1 Lyon (09-10-2026)WLyon 4 - 0 Rennes (19-09-2026)DParis FC 0 - 0 Lyon (12-09-2026)WLyon 3 - 1 Auxerre (04-09-2026)
2 Paris Saint Germain 7 14 14 9 +5 WStrasbourg 1 - 3 Paris Saint Germain (17-10-2026)WParis Saint Germain 3 - 1 Le Mans (10-10-2026)WMarseille 1 - 2 Paris Saint Germain (20-09-2026)WStade Brestois 29 0 - 1 Paris Saint Germain (13-09-2026)LParis Saint Germain 1 - 2 Monaco (04-09-2026)
3 Paris FC 7 14 12 7 +5 WParis FC 4 - 3 Rennes (18-10-2026)LLorient 1 - 0 Paris FC (10-10-2026)WParis FC 2 - 1 Strasbourg (19-09-2026)DParis FC 0 - 0 Lyon (12-09-2026)WMarseille 2 - 3 Paris FC (06-09-2026)
4 Lille 7 14 10 5 +5 DLille 1 - 1 Stade Brestois 29 (17-10-2026)WLille 1 - 0 Le Havre (10-10-2026)LNice 2 - 1 Lille (20-09-2026)WLille 2 - 0 Estac Troyes (13-09-2026)WToulouse 0 - 1 Lille (03-09-2026)
5 Monaco 7 14 10 6 +4 LLorient 1 - 0 Monaco (18-10-2026)DMonaco 2 - 2 Toulouse (10-10-2026)WMonaco 2 - 1 Lens (18-09-2026)DStrasbourg 1 - 1 Monaco (12-09-2026)WParis Saint Germain 1 - 2 Monaco (04-09-2026)
6 Rennes 7 13 15 14 +1 LParis FC 4 - 3 Rennes (18-10-2026)WRennes 4 - 1 Auxerre (11-10-2026)LLyon 4 - 0 Rennes (19-09-2026)WRennes 1 - 0 Marseille (11-09-2026)WAngers 1 - 2 Rennes (06-09-2026)
7 Lorient 7 11 7 6 +1 WLorient 1 - 0 Monaco (18-10-2026)WLorient 1 - 0 Paris FC (10-10-2026)LLe Mans 2 - 1 Lorient (19-09-2026)DLorient 2 - 2 Toulouse (12-09-2026)WLens 0 - 1 Lorient (05-09-2026)
8 Lens 7 10 14 11 +3 WEstac Troyes 1 - 3 Lens (17-10-2026)WLens 2 - 1 Lyon (09-10-2026)LMonaco 2 - 1 Lens (18-09-2026)DLe Mans 2 - 2 Lens (13-09-2026)LLens 0 - 1 Lorient (05-09-2026)
9 Marseille 7 9 14 10 +4 WAngers 2 - 5 Marseille (18-10-2026)WEstac Troyes 0 - 2 Marseille (11-10-2026)LMarseille 1 - 2 Paris Saint Germain (20-09-2026)LRennes 1 - 0 Marseille (11-09-2026)LMarseille 2 - 3 Paris FC (06-09-2026)
10 Stade Brestois 29 7 9 13 10 +3 DLille 1 - 1 Stade Brestois 29 (17-10-2026)WStade Brestois 29 5 - 1 Angers (10-10-2026)LAuxerre 2 - 1 Stade Brestois 29 (20-09-2026)LStade Brestois 29 0 - 1 Paris Saint Germain (13-09-2026)WLe Havre 1 - 2 Stade Brestois 29 (05-09-2026)
11 Toulouse 7 9 12 11 +1 WLe Mans 0 - 3 Toulouse (16-10-2026)DMonaco 2 - 2 Toulouse (10-10-2026)WToulouse 3 - 2 Le Havre (19-09-2026)DLorient 2 - 2 Toulouse (12-09-2026)LToulouse 0 - 1 Lille (03-09-2026)
12 Auxerre 7 9 11 17 -6 WLe Havre 1 - 3 Auxerre (18-10-2026)LRennes 4 - 1 Auxerre (11-10-2026)WAuxerre 2 - 1 Stade Brestois 29 (20-09-2026)WAuxerre 1 - 0 Nice (12-09-2026)LLyon 3 - 1 Auxerre (04-09-2026)
13 Nice 7 8 6 9 -3 LLyon 2 - 1 Nice (18-10-2026)WNice 2 - 1 Strasbourg (11-10-2026)WNice 2 - 1 Lille (20-09-2026)LAuxerre 1 - 0 Nice (12-09-2026)DNice 1 - 1 Le Mans (05-09-2026)
14 Strasbourg 7 7 12 15 -3 LStrasbourg 1 - 3 Paris Saint Germain (17-10-2026)LNice 2 - 1 Strasbourg (11-10-2026)LParis FC 2 - 1 Strasbourg (19-09-2026)DStrasbourg 1 - 1 Monaco (12-09-2026)WEstac Troyes 2 - 6 Strasbourg (06-09-2026)
15 Angers 7 7 9 15 -6 LAngers 2 - 5 Marseille (18-10-2026)LStade Brestois 29 5 - 1 Angers (10-10-2026)WAngers 2 - 0 Estac Troyes (19-09-2026)DLe Havre 0 - 0 Angers (12-09-2026)LAngers 1 - 2 Rennes (06-09-2026)
16 Le Mans 7 6 10 15 -5 LLe Mans 0 - 3 Toulouse (16-10-2026)LParis Saint Germain 3 - 1 Le Mans (10-10-2026)WLe Mans 2 - 1 Lorient (19-09-2026)DLe Mans 2 - 2 Lens (13-09-2026)DNice 1 - 1 Le Mans (05-09-2026)
17 Estac Troyes 7 4 5 16 -11 LEstac Troyes 1 - 3 Lens (17-10-2026)LEstac Troyes 0 - 2 Marseille (11-10-2026)LAngers 2 - 0 Estac Troyes (19-09-2026)LLille 2 - 0 Estac Troyes (13-09-2026)LEstac Troyes 2 - 6 Strasbourg (06-09-2026)
18 Le Havre 7 2 5 11 -6 LLe Havre 1 - 3 Auxerre (18-10-2026)LLille 1 - 0 Le Havre (10-10-2026)LToulouse 3 - 2 Le Havre (19-09-2026)DLe Havre 0 - 0 Angers (12-09-2026)LLe Havre 1 - 2 Stade Brestois 29 (05-09-2026)

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