LiontipsLyon vs Lille. Predictions and Betting Tips for Ligue 1
Command Analysis
Seven-time champion and five-time French Cup holder reached the semi-finals in Champions League last season, but failed to get at least a Europa League spot at conclusion of a Ligue 1 season.
They started new season pretty well, but eventually Olympique lost the first spot in a Ligue 1 standings. After 33 rounds Lyon have 19 wins and 10 wins, which brings them 67 points and 4th spot in the league. Today they will face the league leader, who is three points ahead.
After draw with Lens (1:1) The Kidsbeat Angers (3:0) and Nantes (2:1).
Benlamri, Diomande and Kadewere are unavailable for today's game.
Four-time champion finished 4th in last season, and became the only French representative in the knock-out stage of Europa League. Unfortunately, Lille failed to beat Ajax in the first play-off round. Both legs were ended with a 1:2 score.
Dogs also failed to fight for the French Cup - they were eliminated by PSG (0:3) in the round of 16. But Lille took revenge on Parisians - Red-Blues beat PSG (1:0) in Ligue 1 and climbed to the top of the league.
After 33 games Christoph Galtier's team have 20 wins and 10 draws, which brings them 70 points at the top of the standings. They also have best defensive record in the league.
Pied won't be able to play in this game because of an ankle injury.
Trends
СтавкаExact score 1:1
Two out of last three H2H games ended in a draw
СтавкаGoals in both halves - no
In 3 out of last 4 H2H games teams scored only in one half
СтавкаCorners: total over 7,5
This bet played in 2 out of last 3 head-to-head games
СтавкаPenalty: yes
In every second H2H game penalty was given
Tip and bets
Both opponents are fighting for the top spot and have pretty even line-ups, which will bring tension on every part of the pitch. We think that result may be decided by one single mistake, but we will take a chance and put a bet on draw.
We expect a tie game that will be a good result for the guests and bring some intrigue for finish of the season.
Our prediction - draw.
We expect that both teams will play very tight on defense and this game will be decided by 1-2 goals.
Second bet is on total under 2,5 goals.
