The Northern derby between LOSC and RC Lens is scheduled for this Friday evening at 9:05 p.m., with official line-ups revealed shortly before kick-off. The match, which marks the ninth day of Ligue1, promises a close clash between the region's two teams, each looking to consolidate their position in the rankings.
For Lille, coach Davide Ancelotti made only one adjustment compared to the last meeting. The suspended Nianzou is replaced by Goffi, who joins a defense composed of Ngoy, Alexsandro and Perraud, in front of Özer. The midfield remains stable with Mukau, Bentaleb and André, while the attack consists of Mbappé, Diaoune and Haraldsson, who plays up front. LOSC therefore presents itself in 4-3-3, with no major surprises despite the absence of Nianzou.
On the Lensois side, the club opts for a 3‑4‑3. Risser is protected by Aguilar, Baidoo and Todibo, while Abdulhamid and Udol take on the attacking roles. The middle is formed by Haidara and Cuisance. On the offensive front, Hazard finds a starting place on the left, accompanied by Thauvin and Sotoca. This configuration demonstrates RC Lens' desire to seek a result away from home, relying on an experienced trio.
The derby, which already has 125 matches, is played in a particular context: no Lens stand will be filled with supporters. Both clubs are also facing internal difficulties, including suspensions and injuries. For RC Lens, a victory would allow them to overtake LOSC and possibly reach the Ligue1 podium, which accentuates the accounting challenge of the match.
In summary, LOSC will start with Özer, Perraud, Alexsandro, Goffi, Ngoy, André, Bentaleb, Mukau, Diaoune, Haraldsson and Mbappé. RC Lens will respond with Risser, Todibo, Baidoo, Aguilar, Udol, Cuisance, Haidara, Abdulhamid, Sotoca, Thauvin and Hazard. Kick-off is scheduled for 9:05 p.m., and supporters of both teams are awaiting an intense duel where every detail counts.