Feb 8th features a match where Lille will travel to Décines-Charpieu to battle Olympique Lyonnais in a meeting of these two Coupe de France teams. The game day is forecasted to be a cloudy and cold day, and temperatures reaching a maximum of only 4 degrees, making for an unpleasant day. In their last match, Olympique Lyonnais recorded a 3-1 win against Troyes. Barcola struck first for Olympique Lyonnais in the 43rd minute on a feed from Maxence Caqueret, then Rayan Cherki added another in the 59th minute. Olympique Lyonnais is looking for direction having earned 15 points in their last 10 matches, while lille is fresh off their 3-1 win against Rennes. Amine Gouiri struck first for Rennes in the 1st minute, then in the 59th minute, Angel Gomes sent in a beautiful pass which was converted by Edon Zhegrova But luckily in the 85th minute, they were able to complete the comback with a goal by Rémy Cabella. Lille is looking for direction having earned 16 points 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 1 win and 1 draw.
For Lille, their top scorers are Jonathan David and Mohamed Bayo, each having 2 goals in their last five matches. Olympique Lyonnais is fortunate enough to have Alexandre Lacazette in top form. In the last 5 matches the attacker has scored six goals.