Lyon – Lille : Preview & Prediction
The team visited Troyes last weekend and won 1-3 in a resounding manner (0-1 partial lead at the end of the first 45′ minutes of play). They have 2 wins and 1 draw in their last 3 Ligue 1 matches.
They currently have 32 points in the overall standings, the result of 9 wins, 5 draws and 8 defeats in total. At the moment, they are in ninth place in the competition, far from the European competition places.
In terms of goals, Lyon has scored 33 for and conceded 24 against, standing out for being an effective team in attack but very weak in defense.
Tactically, the team will be looking to take control of the ball and the flow of the game. Therefore, it should come as no surprise that they will take risks and run a lot down the flanks from the opening whistle.
The team visited Rennes last weekend and won 1-3 after losing 1-0 in the first half. Thanks to this joy, they ended a 2-match winless streak in Ligue 1.
They currently have 38 points in the overall standings, the result of 11 wins, 5 draws and 6 defeats in total. For the moment they are in the sixth position of the competition, 8 points away from the Champions League zone.
In terms of goals, Lille have scored 38 goals and conceded 27, proving to be an intense team in midfield but not so reliable between the lines.
Tactically, the team will take precautions due to the hierarchy of their opponents. In attack, they will rely on isolated plays, elaborate actions and set pieces to score (corners and free kicks close to the opponent’s area).
Lyon – Lille : Betting Tips
Lyon – Win Odds: 2.25
