Lille vs Lyon: Preview and Betting Tips
Lille to maintain home dominance against Lyon
Reigning Ligue 1 champions Lille OSC will be looking to maintain their unbeaten home record this season when they host Lyon on Sunday. Les Dogues have won two and drawn one of their three matches at Stade Pierre-Mauroy so far this term, and they will be confident of adding to that tally against a Lyon side who have struggled for consistency on the road.
Lyon have won just one of their three away matches in Ligue 1 this season, and they were beaten 3-0 by Angers SCO in their last outing on the road. Peter Bosz's side will need to improve their away form if they are to challenge for a top-four finish this season, and a victory at Lille would be a good place to start.
Lille vs Lyon: Head-to-head
The two teams have met 126 times in all competitions, with Lyon holding a narrow advantage with 52 wins compared to Lille's 49. However, Lille have won the last two meetings between the two sides, including a 2-1 victory at Stade Pierre-Mauroy last season.
Lille vs Lyon: Team news
Lille will be without the suspended Benjamin Andre for the match against Lyon. The midfielder was sent off in Lille's 2-1 defeat to Marseille last weekend. Otherwise, Jocelyn Gourvennec has a fully fit squad to choose from.
Lyon will be without the injured Houssem Aouar and Maxence Caqueret for the trip to Lille. The two midfielders are key players for Lyon, and their absence will be a blow to Bosz's side.
Lille vs Lyon: Prediction
Lille are the in-form team heading into this match, and they will be confident of beating Lyon at home. The reigning champions have a strong record at Stade Pierre-Mauroy, and they will be looking to make it three wins from three at home this season.
Lyon have struggled for consistency on the road this season, and they will need to improve their away form if they are to challenge for a top-four finish. A victory at Lille would be a good place to start, but it is a tough ask against a team who are playing with confidence.
Prediction: Lille 2-1 Lyon
Lille vs Lyon: Betting tips
- Lille to win @ 1.91
- Both teams to score @ 1.72
- Jonathan David to score anytime @ 2.50