"Eventually storming their way to a 7-1 romp against Lorient, the former Rennes boss has seen his squad muster seven points from their first three Ligue 1 appearances. Getting proceedings underway on August 17th with a remarkable 3-3 stalemate against Brest, Lille have found a real clinical edge in the final third. It should also be highlighted, continuing on from last season, Sunday's hosts have gained a fearsome reputation for their dominance at the Stade Pierre-Mauroy."
"As for the visitors, while Toulouse might have come flying out of the traps when opening up the new campaign last month, the Violets certainly came crashing back down to earth prior to September's international break. Eventually falling to an action-packed 6-3 defeat at the hands of defending French champions PSG, Carles Martinez Novell will be calling on his squad to immediately dust themselves down here."
A Lille win would temporarily move them to the top of the Ligue 1 table. Lille began the 2025/26 campaign strongly, collecting seven points from three matches, including a 7-1 victory over Lorient and a 3-3 draw with Brest, and demonstrating clinical finishing. Lille remain unbeaten in Ligue 1 at the Stade Pierre-Mauroy since February, building a fearsome home reputation. Toulouse started the season brightly but suffered a heavy 6-3 defeat to PSG before the international break. Toulouse achieved a top-half finish last season but lost 2-1 to Lille both home and away last season, producing concern ahead of this match.
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