LiontipsLille vs Saint-Etienne. Predictions and Betting Tips for Ligue 1
Command Analysis
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.
Trends
СтавкаExact score 3:1
Lille won 3 out of last 4 head-to-head games
СтавкаCorners: total under 9,5
This bet played in last two head-to-head games
СтавкаGoals in both halves - yes
In last two head-to-head games teams scored in both halves
Tip and bets
Saint-Etienne has no motivation left, apart from their desire to beat the leader of the league. Lille has no margin for error. Team is only two steps away from the golden medals and Dogs don't want to give it away.
Our prediction - Lille to win with a handicap of (-1) goal
Hosts will try to win with a little effort, but a quick goal can completely change the situation.
Our second bet is on total over 2,5 goals
