LiontipsLille vs Saint-Etienne. Prediction and Betting Tips for Ligue 1
Command Analysis
Lille put up a great performance in the Champions League group stage this season, club secured a play-off spot for the first time in many years. In the first match of the knock-out phase Les Dogues played against Chelsea and suffered an away 0:2 defeat.
Despite a loss, team put up a solid performance and even hit more shots than Chelsea. Team got off to an unsuccessful start in the French Cup, the Red-Whites were beaten by Lens on penalties (2:3 pen).
After 27 rounds of Ligue 1 Jocelyn Gourvennec's men have 11 victories and nine draws, delivering 42 points and a 7th spot in the standings. In two latest rounds hosts beat Lyon (1:0) and Clermont (4:0).
It is uncertain, whether Yilmaz will play or not.
Saint-Etienne are disappointing their fans in the current season - team rarely wins any matches, so it won't be easy to avoid relegation. Club also got off to an unsuccessful start in the French Cup, the Saints managed to get past the first round, but in the second one they were beaten by a modest Bergerac side (0:1). Situation is not much better in Ligue 1 - after 27 rounds Pascal Dupraz' men have six victories and seven draws, delivering 25 points and a 17th spot in the standings.
Team's defensive line is looking terrible, 50 goals were conceded already. In five latest rounds visitors claimed three victories, so now the Greens are out of relegation zone.
After a defeat to Paris Saint-Germain (1:3) the Green-Whites have recorded a home victory over Metz (1:0).
Hamouma, Crivelli, Macon and Sow won't feature in the upcoming match.
Trends
СтавкаCorners: total under 9,5
This bet played in 3 of 5 latest matches of Lille
СтавкаGoals in both halves - yes
In 2 of 4 latest head-to-head matches clubs scored in both halves
СтавкаCorrect score 2:1
Champions won 3 of 5 latest head-to-head matches
Tip and bets
In our opinion, visitors won't have many chances today. Current champion gained wonderful form and looks confident now. Moreover, Les Dogues are more successful on head-to-head matches, plus the Red-Blues have a huge advantage on class over the Saints.
Our prediction - Lille to win
We think that experience and class will be huge factors here, a victory can help Lille to break into the European competitions zone, so hosts will be incredibly motivated. We are expecting a comfortable victory for the favorite.
Our second bet is on Lille to win by two goals
