Lyon vs Lille Prediction & Betting Tips - Ligue 1

Prediction published on 23/04/2021, 08:59  by Nella Wagah | Modified on 23/04/2021 at 09:03 in Ligue 1 Predictions

Olympique Lyon have a big game, at home to Lille in what could determine their fate as far as their Ligue 1 title chase is concerned. Fourth placed Lyon go to this game on 67 points while Lille, top of the table, have 70 points. Lyon are coming from a 2-0 loss to Monaco in the French Cup and will have to rise back quickly as another clash with Monaco comes after this. There’s really no break for Rudi Garcia’s side; after three straight winless outings in Ligue 1, they won their last two league matches, then here come two very crucial matches, involving top four teams. They haven’t had an issue in attack, scoring in each of the last five league matches, thrice scoring two or more. Memphis Depay has scored four goals in the last two league matches and his importance to the team will be seen in the coming two matches. Lyon have just one clean sheet in their last five league matches, and at home, they have four wins in six home league matches. In 16 league matches at home, they have 10 wins and three losses.

Lille didn’t have midweek assignments, having exited the French Cup much earlier. They are coming from a 1-1 draw with Montpellier in their last game, which saw their lead at the top slashed to just a point. Lille needed a late goal to salvage a point in the game and facing a direct competitor for the Ligue 1 title means they can’t afford another slip up. The visitors have the best defence in Ligue 1, having conceded 20 goals and heading here they have two clean sheets in the last three matches and just one loss in five league matches. This loss is their only one in 15 in the league and they have 10 wins therein. They have scored more than a goal in just one of the last five league matches and hold the best away form in Ligue 1, with 37 points won out of 48. This season, in the 16 away league matches, Lille have registered 11 wins and just one loss. They are unbeaten in the last eight league matches against Lyon.