Lille vs Lyon Prediction & Betting Tips - Ligue 1

Prediction published on 06/05/2024, 06:42  by Nella Wagah in Ligue 1 Predictions

At the very least, Lille can secure a spot in the Europa League if they avoid defeat against their next opponents, Lyon. Fourth-placed Lille host Lyon, who are currently eighth, in this key encounter on Match Day 32. Lille had to come from behind to beat a battling Metz 2-1 for their second win in three outings. This win extended their impressive run in Ligue 1 in recent times, Lille having won four of the last five league games. In that period, they only lost to Monaco, which also happens to be their only defeat in the last eight league games. While a point will be enough for Lille to secure a spot in the Europa League, they will be targeting bigger things. Finishing third guarantees them an automatic Champions League spot and they are just a point below third. Two of Lille’s final three league matches happen at home and they will be confident of securing a top-three finish. In their last 17 home matches, Lille are unbeaten. In Ligue 1 at home, Lille have bagged 30 points from a possible 39 in the last 12 matches.

Lyon lifted themselves after the 4-1 loss to PSG, by beating Monaco 3-2 in their last game. The loss to PSG ended their six-match unbeaten run and here they will be looking to start another sprint finish to their season. This will be the third time this season that these two sides face off. The most recent meeting was in the French Cup in February, which Lyon won 2-0. Lille had earlier in November beaten Lyon 2-0 in their league encounter. The visitors’ result against Monaco marked the third straight game they conceded two or more goals. It should worry them that they aren’t at the best defensively. In the last seven matches they have no clean sheet but they scored in each of the last eight matches. This season didn’t start so well for Lyon but the last few months have been great for them. Here they have the chance to bounce back from a loss in their last away league game. Before losing to PSG, they had registered a five-game winning run away from home.