Lille vs Saint-Etienne. Predictions and Betting Tips for Ligue 1

Fourth team of the previous Ligue 1 season became the only French representative in the knock-out phase of the Europa League, but couldn't get past the first round, losing in both legs to Ajax. After that Lille concentrated on the domestic league, where achieved a significant success and reached the top position.

After 36 rounds of the current season Red-Blues have 23 wins and 10 draws, which brought them 79 points and the first place in the standings. They are three points ahead of second-placed PSG. After a draw against  Montpellier (1:1) Dogs beat Lyon (3:2), Nice (2:0) and Lens (3:0).

Lihadji won't be available for the game because of a calf injury.

Exactly 40 years ago Saint-Etienne won the French top-flight division for the last time, overall Greens secured 10 championship titles. During the most recent years Saints are no more than a mid-table team and this season is not an exception.

After 36 rounds Claude Puel's side has 12 wins and nine draws, which brought them 45 points and 11th place in the standings. After a home loss to Brest (1:2) White-Greens beat Montpellier (2:1) and Marseille (1:0).

Moulin, Moukoudi, Modeste and Macon, who has a knee injury, won't be able to play in an upcoming game.