Lille played probably its best match of the last decade when it thrashed Ligue 1 leader PSG 5-1 last weekend. Now, on Sunday afternoon, they will be looking to carry that momentum into their next assignment, a trip to struggling Toulouse. Lille is looking to make sure of second place and a victory here would virtually assure them of finishing as runners-up failing a major slip-up.
- Toulouse has won just one of its last four league outings.
- Lille is unbeaten in its last nine Ligue 1 matches on the road.
- Lille has won 11 of the last 26 meetings between these two teams.
Toulouse facing an uphill struggle on home soil
Toulouse has been on an awful run of form over the last few weeks and things are unlikely to get any better against a side that put in a performance such as that which saw them score five against PSG. Toulouse has won just two of its last 11 league outings and sits 15th in the table, struggling for both form and confidence, and in all likelihood their fans just want the season to be over.
Lille, in stark contrast, must be flying right now. The side finished 17th last season but has been consistent over the entire course of this campaign to as good as make second place their own with four weeks of the current campaign still to go.
And while the betting is close, it is indeed Lille that comes into this match as the favorite to collect another three points. You can back the visitors to win at +115 while Toulouse, despite home advantage, is out at +275 to do the same. A draw is priced in the middle at +210.
Lille to keep winning streak going
While Toulouse may put up some initial resistance, we are fully expecting Lille’s technical class to make a telling difference over the course of 90 minutes as they pick up yet another league win. It is of course never easy trying to predict the exact scoreline in any match, but a comfortable 2-0 win for Lille comes in at +900 and looks to be worth backing when you consider the recent form of both these sides.
Such a result would then also allow you to back UNDER 2.5 goals in the game, which is priced low at just -138, as well as a “No” to both teams scoring, which is also at short odds of -106. Therefore, in an attempt to give any potential winnings from this key clash a boost, you may wish to consider combo betting, which allows you to select multiple outcomes at higher odds.
For example, a combo bet of a Lille win, coupled with a “No” to both teams scoring, is at the higher price of +260, while an away victory and UNDER 2.5 goals in the game is higher still, at +350. UNDER 2.5 goals and a “no” to both teams scoring comes in at +120.
Lille to take control of the contest
It is no secret that Lille has hardly been the most exciting side in Ligue 1 this term, but they have been ruthlessly efficient at taking chances and killing off games when need be. They have one of the best defensive records in the division and are currently conceding goals at a rate of less than one per game, meaning that backing Lille to win this game to nil (without Toulouse scoring a goal) at +260 looks to be a bet worth making.
The odds are longer when it comes to Lille finding the back of the net. They are at +275 to score in both halves and all the way out at +700 to actually go out and win both halves.
In terms of goalscorers, Nicolas Pepé will once again be their main threat in the final third. The striker is at just +150 to net at any time during the 90 minutes and +450 to score either the first or the last goal of the match.
