One of the standout fixtures in the 28th round of the French Ligue 1 will take place on Saturday at Parc Olympique Lyonnais, where Lyon will host Lille. Here’s a betting preview with strong odds for this encounter.
Match Preview
Lyon failed to extend their winning streak in Ligue 1, suffering a 2-4 defeat to Strasbourg. This loss ended their three-match winning run and marked the first time this season they conceded more than three goals in a game. However, Lyon remains a resilient team, having gone through their last eight matches without a draw, registering 5 wins and 3 losses.
Despite this setback, Lyon’s attacking force remains potent, as they’ve scored in nine consecutive matches. The loss to Strasbourg dropped them out of the European competition spots, with Lyon now sitting in 7th place. Lyon’s home form remains impressive, having won 6 of their last 8 Ligue 1 matches at home, with one draw and one defeat.
Lille, on the other hand, secured a narrow 1-0 win over Lens in the previous round, extending their unbeaten run to 10 games (6 wins, 4 losses). Interestingly, their last three matches have all ended 1-0, with Lille emerging victorious in two of them.
The victory over Lens propelled Paulo Fonseca’s side into 5th place in the standings, with just goal difference separating them from the Champions League spots. Lille’s strong defensive record, conceding only 28 goals, is second only to PSG’s 26. However, their away form has been inconsistent, with just one win from their last eight away matches in Ligue 1 (4 draws, 3 losses).
Probable Lineups
Lyon: Lucas Perry – Abner, Moussa Niakate, Clinton Mata, Ainsley Maitland-Niles – Jordan Veretout, Tanner Tessmann, Corentin Tolisso, Ernest Nuamah, Rayan Cherki – Giorgi Mikautadze
Lille: Lucas Chevalier – Thomas Meunier, Bafode Diakite, Aissa Mandi, Ismaily – Andre Gomes, Benjamin Andre, Mitchel Bakker, Ngalayel Mukau, Mathias Fernandez Pardo
Match Facts & Head-to-Head
- Lyon has scored at least two goals in their last eight Ligue 1 matches.
- The “Both Teams to Score” bet has hit in 4 of their last 5 matches.
- The “Total Over 2.5” bet has been successful in 3 out of their last 5 matches.
Prediction
The bookmakers have set odds of 2.35 for a home win for Lyon. Given their solid home form and Lille’s mixed record away, we believe Lyon has a strong chance to secure the three points. Our recommended bet is “Lyon win with a handicap (0)” at odds of 1.70.
