In what looks like a one-sided contest on paper, LOSC Lille welcome Saint Etienne for Round 20 of Ligue 1. Lille come into this tie brimming with confidence after the stunning Champions League 6-1 win over Feyenoord while Saint Etienne continue to struggle in the relegation scrap. Bruno Genesio's team are unbeaten in five home games, boast of one of the finest attacking units in the league. Meanwhile, Eirik Horneland's Etienne are without a win in five road trips and have their own set of defensive issues to sort out. With form, firepower, and home advantage on their side, can Lille capitalize and bag another important three points?
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Position: 5th (8W - 8D - 3L) | Last 5 : 3W 2L (WWLLW) | Home Form: 4W 1D (WWDWW)
Lille goes into this match with a lot of wind in their sails. Their 6-1 demolition of Feyenoord sealed their place in the Champions League Round of 16 and underlined their attacking prowess as Osame Sahraoui, Angel Gomes, Jonathan David, and Remy Cabella all found target in a dominant show where they held 62% possession and carved out three big chances.
Bruno Genesio has his attack firing, but the defensive lapses remain a worry. Having bossed possession in nearly all five, Lille have conceded in their last five. At home, they've been dominant: four wins in five.
Key Streaks:
Conceded in last 5 games
Over 2.5 goals in 4 of last 5
Both teams scored (GG) in last 5
Over 10.5 corners in 5 of last 6
Saint Etienne
Position: 15th (5W - 3D - 11L) | Last 5: 1W 2D 2L (LWLDD) | Away Form: 1D 4L (LLLLD)
Saint Etienne continues to have a frustrating season, sitting precariously above the relegation zone. A 1-1 draw against Auxerre last time out continued to point at the inconsistency that has bedeviled Saint Etienne. Lucas Stassin got on the scoresheet, but again, lax defending cost them points. The away team dominated with 63% possession, managing only 3 shots on target.
Eirik Horneland's men struggle away from home, having taken only one point from their last five road trips. Defensive vulnerabilities are glaring, with eight goals conceded in the last three outings alone. Given Lille's attacking form, this could be another long 90 minutes for tmmmm
Key Streaks:
Winless in last 3
Conceded 8 goals in last 3 matches
Both teams scored (GG) in 5 of last 6
Conceded first in last 5 games
Lost the first half in 4 of last 5
Head to Head
Last 10 meetings: Lille 4 wins, Saint Etienne 2 wins, 4 draws
Recent H2H Streaks:
Saint Etienne unbeaten in last 5 vs Lille
Under 2.5 goals in last 5 meetings
Under 4.5 cards in 5 of last 6
Under 10.5 corners in last 6 encounters
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Expert Betting Tips
Total Corners – Over 8 Corners @ 1.66 Odds (Bet365)
Lille have hit over 10.5 corners in 5 of their last 6 matches. Their high-possession style leads to plenty of attacking sequences. Saint Etienne will likely sit deep, meaning Lille could rack up corners.
Total Cards – Under 4.5 Cards @ 1.67 Odds (Betway)
Lille and Saint Etienne both have low disciplinary records. 4 of Lille’s last 5 games and 4 of Saint Etienne’s last 5 have stayed under this line. Recent H2H games have also seen under 4.5 cards in 5 of last 6.
Combo Bet – Lille Win & Over 1.5 Goals @ 1.67 Odds (1xbet)
Lille haven’t lost at home in five games and should at least get a draw. Lille’s last 5 matches have seen over 1.5 goals. Saint Etienne are vulnerable defensively, conceding 8 in their last 3 matches.
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