Monaco v Lille: Co-leaders meet in key Ligue 1 clash

AS Monaco and LOSC Lille meet at Stade Louis II on Sunday, 25 October 2026, with both sides among five teams level on points at the top of Ligue 1 after seven matches.

The match will kick off at 14:00 GMT in Monaco, as two ambitious contenders for the leading places renew their rivalry on matchday eight.

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United Kingdom and Ireland: Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Premier League, Sky Ultra HD
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Italy: DAZN
Netherlands: Viaplay Netherlands
Poland: Canal+ / Canal+ Extra 1
Portugal: DAZN Portugal
Sub-Saharan Africa: SuperSport
Maghreb and Middle East: beIN Sports

Lille hold recent advantage

Lille have won each of their past three Ligue 1 meetings with Monaco, matching the Principality club’s longest current losing run against any one opponent in the competition.

Monaco’s home record against Lille has also been difficult in the 21st century. They have failed to score in 11 of their 24 home league games against the northern club during that period – a lower attacking return than they have recorded against any other team at Stade Louis II.

The most recent meetings have produced the following results:

– 10 May 2026, Ligue 1: Monaco 0-1 Lille
– 24 August 2025, Ligue 1: Lille 1-0 Monaco
– 22 February 2025, Ligue 1: Lille 2-1 Monaco
– 18 October 2024, Ligue 1: Monaco 0-0 Lille
– 24 April 2024, Ligue 1: Monaco 1-0 Lille

Contrasting form

Monaco responded strongly to a heavy defeat at Lorient last weekend by beating Freiburg 3-0 in European competition on Thursday.

However, Filipe Luis’ side have dropped points in three of their past four domestic matches, drawing twice and losing once. Despite that sequence, they remain at the summit after the opening seven rounds.

Lille’s European campaign has been more troubled. They lost 4-2 at home to Galatasaray in the Champions League, but their league performances have been more convincing.

The northern side have taken three wins from their past five Ligue 1 fixtures, alongside one draw and one defeat, leaving them level on points with Monaco at the top of the table.

The encounter therefore brings together two co-leaders with different strengths. Lille’s recent dominance in this fixture and their strong away form give them reason for confidence, while Monaco’s response in Europe and their home strength suggest the contest could be closely balanced.

Africafoot’s prediction is a 1-1 draw.

For this match, 1xbet lists odds of 2.05 for a Monaco victory, 3.40 for a draw and 3.70 for Lille to win.

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Andrews Sefa Bamfo is a promising young football writer and reporter, recognised as one of the rising talents in African football journalism. He specialises in match reporting, features and on-ground coverage, bringing fresh perspective and energy to the industry.He is educated at the University of Ghana and has gained valuable experience working with one of Ghana’s leading media organisations, TV3, where he developed his skills in both television reporting and football journalism.Andrews’ talent and potential were further recognised when he was selected for the prestigious CAF Young Reporters Programme, where he received advanced media training in partnership with CANAL+. This exposure has helped shape his understanding of modern sports journalism and storytelling.Since then, he has continued to grow in the field and is widely regarded as one of the emerging voices in African football media. He is currently a Staff Writer at African.Football, contributing to the platform’s coverage with insightful reports and engaging content for a global audience.

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