Lille vs Reims

Lille will aim to clinch fourth place in Ligue 1—and a spot in the Champions League third qualifying round—when they host Reims in their final match of the season on Saturday night.

Currently fifth, Lille are tied on points with fourth-placed Nice, while Reims sit 14th and remain in danger of relegation despite their upcoming Coupe de France final.

With 16 wins, nine draws, and eight losses this season (57 points), Lille are fighting for European qualification. A victory could secure them a Champions League playoff berth, while a slip could see them drop to the Europa League or even miss out entirely, as they are level with sixth-placed Strasbourg.

Despite a recent 2-0 loss to Brest, Lille will be confident playing at home, where they’ve earned 34 points from 16 league games. They’ve also won their last two league meetings against Reims, though they fell 2-1 in last season’s corresponding fixture.

For Reims, survival is still at stake, but they also have a major opportunity ahead—a Coupe de France final against PSG on May 24. Winning that would grant them direct entry into next season’s Europa League group stage, adding extra motivation for their final league performance.

With so much on the line, both teams will be desperate for a strong finish to their campaigns.

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