Lille vs Lyon Predicted lineup, betting tips, odds, injury news, H2H, telecast

Published at :May 4, 2024 at 7:26 PM

Modified at :May 4, 2024 at 7:26 PM

A point for the home side means qualification for European competition

LOSC Lille may have crashed out of the UEFA Europa Conference League this season after a quarter-final showdown with Aston Villa but they can come back. A point in this game will ensure their return to European competition next season as it guarantees them UEFA Europa League football for next term. Last game in Ligue 1, Les Dogues collected all three points after a 2-1 comeback win over FC Metz.

Olympique Lyonnais have an outsider chance of breaching the qualification spots of European places from the French first tier. Currently, they are eighth in the league. Last game, Les Gones showed their mettle by beating second-placed AS Monaco with a 3-2 scoreline. After the final three games of the league, Pierre Sage’s men have a Coupe de France final showdown with Paris Saint-Germain.

Kick-Off:

Monday, 6 May 2024 at 8:00 PM UK

Tuesday, 7 May 2024 at 12:30 AM IST

Location: Stade Pierre-Mauroy

Form

Lille (in all competitions): W-L-W-W-L

Lyon (in all competitions): W-L-W-W-W

Players to Watch

Jonathan David (Lille)

A certain Canadian forward is rocking the Ligue 1 top scorer charts. Only PSG’s mercurial forward Kylian Mbappé has scored more goals this league season than Jonathan David. David has 17 goals so far with three assists as well in 31 appearances.

Alexandre Lacazette (Lyon)

The captain of the Lyon team is leading his side quite brilliantly. In the 3-2 win over Les Monégasques, the former Arsenal striker was on the scoresheet and also made an assist to his teammate. In just 26 league games, Lacazette has 16 goals and two assists.

Match Facts

Lille have the second-best defence in the league as they have conceded just 27 goals so far
Lyon have the second leakiest defence in the French league where they have already conceded 51 goals
The hosts have Jonathan David who is the second-top scorer with 17 goals

Lille vs Lyon: Betting tips and odds

Tip 1: Jonathan David to score a goal – 5/4 with Sky Bet
Tip 2: Lille to win this game – 10/11 with Bet365
Tip 3: Alexandre Lacazette to score a goal – 2/1 with Bet365

Injury & Team News

Important players like Samuel Umtiti, Adam Ounas and Andrej Ilic will be absent in their team’s surge for qualification to UEL. Midfielder Benjamin André’s availability depends on his recovery up to kickoff from a thigh injury.

Head coach of the visiting team Sage doesn’t have major problems within the squad. Only Nicolas Tagliafico who is ill remains a doubt to feature here.

Head to Head

Total Matches – 109

Lille wins – 40

Lyon wins – 41

Draws – 28

Predicted Lineup

Lille predicted lineup (4-2-3-1):

Chevalier (GK); Santos, Diakité, Alexsandro, Ismaily; Gomes, Bentaleb; Zhegrova, Yazıcı, Cabella; David

Lyon predicted lineup (4-3-3):

Lopes (GK); Mata, O’Brien, Ćaleta-Car, Maitland-Niles; Caqueret, Matić, Tolisso; Nuamah, Lacazette, Benrahma

Match Prediction for Lille vs Lyon

In the reverse fixture which was played out at Parc Olympique Lyonnais, Lille were victorious by a 2-0 margin. After doing it on the road, this home fixture will give them more control of their environment plus comes with the added sweetness of qualification to the Europa League if they manage a win. Paulo Fonseca’s men are likely to emerge victorious.

Prediction: Lille 2-1 Lyon

Telecast for Lille vs Lyon

India – Sports 18 Network

UK – BT Sport

US – beIN Sports

Nigeria – Canal+

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