LiontipsLille vs Nice. Predictions and Betting Tips for Ligue 1
Command Analysis
Lille was the only French team in the knock-out stages of Europa League, but failed to impress fans, losing to Ajax in the first play-off round by a 2:4 score after two legs.
French Cup also wasn't succesful for the team - Lille was eliminated by PSG in the round of 16 (0:3).
After 34 rounds of the current season Dogs have 21 wins and 10 draws, which gave them 73 points and the top spot in the league. They are only one point ahead of runner-up, PSG. After a draw against Montpellier (1:1) Red-Blues managed to secure a crucial win in an away game against Lyon (3:2). Lille has a best defense in the league, at least if you look at the number of conceded goals.
Weah has a muscle injury and won't help his team in this clash.
Four-time champion and three-time French Cup holder is having a rocky season. Team failed in Europa League and in French Cup, getting eliminated by Monaco (0:2) in the round of 32.
After 34 rounds of Ligue 1 Gymnasts recorded 13 wins and seven draws, which gave them 46 points and 9th spot in the standings. They are 10 points behind the European competitions zone.
In last five games The Eagles had a goalless draw with Reims (0:0) and secured three wins - over Marseille (3:0), Nantes (2:1) and in the last game, over Montpellier (3:1).
Thuram, Reine, Maolida, Dante and Gouiri, who has a calf injury, will be sidelined for an upcoming game.
Trends
СтавкаExact score 2:1
In 3 out of last 5 head-to-head games both teams scored
СтавкаGoals in both halves - no
In last two H2H games goals were scored only during one half
СтавкаCorners: total under 9,5
This bet played in 2 out of last 3 head-to-head games
Tip and bets
Nice will play to win, despite they are settled in the mid-table. Lille, on the other hand, is on the first spot and any mistake could cost them their golden medals. We believe that Dogs will be able to get an important victory.
Our prediction - Lille to win with a handicap of (-1) goal.
Opponents rarely score many goals. Teams create many goal opportunities, but since we will see the best defense of the league, there won't be many chances for a high-scoring game.
Our second bet is on total under 3 goals.
