Nimes vs Lille Prediction & Betting Tips - Ligue 1

Prediction published on 06/01/2021, 20:36  by James | Modified on 06/01/2021 at 21:36 in Ligue 1 Predictions

Title contenders Lille are in Ligue 1 action on Saturday when they travel to Nimes. Third in the table with 36 points from 18 games, Lille are only three points behind league leaders Lyon. This matchup represents a good opponent for Lille to get points on the board as their opponents, Nimes, are bottom of the table. With only 12 points to their name, Nimes are in danger of being demoted to Ligue 2. Safety is only four points away for Nimes, but tough upcoming matches with Marseille and PSG make their objective daunting. Plus, they haven't won a game since November. Of the seven games since then, six have ended in defeat. The losses are often heavy, with opponents scoring three or more goals against them on seven different occasions this season. Their opening home fixture was an incredibly misleading 4-0 home win over Brest. That would be their sole triumph, the next eight home matches bringing seven defeats. Nimes failed to win their last six fixtures against Lille. 

Lille enjoyed a delightful seven-game undefeated streak in Ligue 1 before falling to a defeat at home to Angers in midweek. The loss was a shock, Lille toppled by an unexpectedly ferocious start from their guests. Lille won their last two away matches, and they will be confident about adding a third to the streak. Burak Yilmaz has scored five away goals already this term; he will fancy his chances against the division's worst defence. Put your money on Lille winning this by two clear goals.