Lyon vs Lille Prediction: Two teams with European ambitions

Lyon and Lille square off in a vital match at the Parc Olympique Lyonnais on Sunday as Ligue 1 resumes play with another round of games this weekend.

Lyon

French legend Laurent Blanc came back management in France and had to thank Lacazette for a 2-1 victory at the Stade de la Mosson, giving Blanc his first victory since taking over from Peter Bosz.

Despite Lyon's largely lacklustre season thus far, Lacazette has been a bright spot for Les Gones, who are currently eighth in the table and six points off the top five.

Early results under Blanc for Lyon seem to indicate goal-filled games as Lyon scored twice in a 3-2 loss to Rennes in the 56-year-inaugural old's match as manager.

Lille

Lille's two individual errors had little effect on their exciting 4-3 victory over Monaco.

Now that Lille has won three straight games, they have moved up to sixth in the standings, just one point behind Marseille in the final European spot and five back of the Champions League spots.

Unsurprisingly, Lille has had little trouble scoring goals; their total of 25 goals is only surpassed by Paris Saint Germain's 32 but they have allowed 21 goals, which is the worst defensive record of any top-half team.

Lyon possible starting lineup:

Lopes; Lukeba, Boateng, Da Silva; Gusto, Mendes, Caqueret, Tagliafico; Aouar; Dembele, Lacazette.

Lille possible starting lineup:

Chevalier; Diakite, Djalo, Fonte, Ismaily; Andre, Gomes; Ounas, Cabella, Bamba; David.

Expert Betting Tips

Lille is in a good position to move into the top four after having a respectable start to the season. Despite having a strong team at their disposal, Lyon will need to work on a few concerns in the coming days. A draw or an away win seems likely.

• Over 2.5 for 1.69 at 1xbet;
• Full time result Home win for 2.05 at betway;
• Correct Score 2-1 for 9.00 at bet365.