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Lille vs. Lyon: Preview
Teams
Lille
* Lille are currently in 5th place in Ligue 1, with 41 points from 24 games.
* They have won their last two league games, against Strasbourg and Troyes.
* Lille have a good record at home this season, winning six of their 12 games.
Lyon
* Lyon are currently in 9th place in Ligue 1, with 35 points from 24 games.
* They have won just one of their last five league games.
* Lyon have a poor record away from home this season, winning just two of their 12 games.
Head-to-Head
* The two teams have met 109 times in all competitions, with Lyon winning 46 games, Lille winning 33 games, and 30 games ending in a draw.
* Lyon won the last meeting between the two teams, a 2-1 victory in the Coupe de France in January 2023.
Prediction
* Lille are the favorites to win this match. They are in better form than Lyon and have a better record at home.
* However, Lyon are a dangerous team and they could cause an upset. They have a number of talented players and they are always a threat going forward.
* I predict that Lille will win this match 2-1.
Facts to Know
* Lille have scored 35 goals in their 24 league games this season, while Lyon have scored 34 goals in their 24 league games.
* Lille have conceded 29 goals in their 24 league games this season, while Lyon have conceded 33 goals in their 24 league games.
* Lille have won their last two league games, while Lyon have won just one of their last five league games.
* Lille have a good record at home this season, winning six of their 12 games, while Lyon have a poor record away from home this season, winning just two of their 12 games.
* The two teams have met 109 times in all competitions, with Lyon winning 46 games, Lille winning 33 games, and 30 games ending in a draw.
* Lyon won the last meeting between the two teams, a 2-1 victory in the Coupe de France in January 2023.
* I predict that Lille will win this match 2-1.