Jan 4th features a match where Lens plays host to Lille in a clash of the Coupe de France. In their last match, Lens recorded a 1-2 loss against Nice. Arnaud Muinga struck first for Lens in the 30th minute, then in the 63rd minute, Pablo Rosario sent in a beautiful pass which was converted by Mario Lemina But luckily in the 79th minute, they were able to complete the comback with a goal by Justin Kluivert. They’re hoping to improve on their recent performance, having earned only 9 points in their last 10 matches, while in their last match, Lille recorded a 3-2 win against Bordeaux. Alberth Elis struck first for Bordeaux in the 18th minute, then Benjamin André tied it up for Lille in the 33rd minute on a feed from Sven Botman But fortunately they were able to complete the comaback in the 84th minute on a goal by Jonathan David. Lille is looking for direction having 3 win and 2 losses in their last 10 matches.
These two teams have not yet played each other this season. Last season Lille won the head to head battle with 2 wins.
Lille is glad to have Jonathan David in top form. In the last five matches the attacker has scored four goals. Both Seko Fofana and Arnaud Muinga have been the hottest scorers for Lens in the last 5 each having scored 2 goals.