The pressure is mounting for OGC Nice as their alarming slide down the Ligue 1 table continues. With just one win in their last ten matches, Les Aiglons are nervously looking over their shoulders, sitting only four points clear of the relegation playoff spot. Every point is now crucial, making their upcoming fixture a monumental challenge.

That challenge comes in the form of a trip to face Lille OSC, one of the league's most in-form teams currently sitting comfortably in third. Manager Claude Puel is expected to shake up his lineup following a 1-1 draw with Le Havre, but his options are limited by a combination of suspension and injury.

The midfield sees significant forced changes. With Hicham Boudaoui suspended and Charles Vanhoutte injured, the often-unavailable Tanguy Ndombélé is poised for a rare start alongside Salis Abdul Samed. A suspension for Morgan Sanson also paves the way for Sofiane Diop's return to the starting eleven, adding a creative spark in a must-win situation.

Facing such a potent Lille attack, Nice's predicted defensive setup will be under intense scrutiny. The anticipated lineup is: Yehvann Diouf in goal; a backline of Ali Abdi, Melvin Bard, Kojo Peprah Oppong, Antoine Mendy, and Jonathan Clauss; a midfield duo of Salis Abdul Samed and Tanguy Ndombélé; and an attacking trio of Sofiane Diop, Elye Wahi, and Mohamed Ali Cho.