Lille vs Strasbourg Prediction 21 Sep 2024

⚽ Ligue 1 - Round 5 Preview

📅 21 Sep 2024

⏰ 16:00 GMT +1

🏟 Stade Pierre-Mauroy (Villeneuve d'Ascq)

Lille's unbeaten start to the season, which saw them qualify for the UEFA Champions League group stage (W4, D1), has taken a sharp downturn, with Les Dogues now on a four-match losing streak across all competitions. Their latest setback came in Europe, where they lost 2-0 to Sporting Lisbon after Angel Gomes was sent off in the first half. However, with three of those losses coming on the road, a return to the Stade Pierre-Mauroy offers hope, as Lille have been formidable at home, losing just two of their last 16 Ligue 1 matches (W10, D4). Both defeats came against powerhouses PSG and Lyon, so Lille should be optimistic about breaking their losing streak here, especially after their 1-0 home victory over Strasbourg in April.

Strasbourg, in contrast, have had a steady start to their season, losing just once in their first four matches (W1, D2). Last weekend's 1-1 draw with Angers will have left manager Liam Rosenior disappointed, as his team led at half-time but failed to secure all three points. Strasbourg will now aim for their first away win, though their recent 4-3 defeat to Lyon—after leading 3-1—highlights their vulnerability. History isn’t on their side either, as they have only one win from their last 13 Ligue 1 encounters with Lille (D3, L9), scoring just one goal across six away games during that stretch.

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📋 Players to watch: Lille's Jonathan David is overdue for a goal, having gone five matches without scoring. This could be the perfect fixture for him, as he's netted seven times in eight previous encounters against Strasbourg. On the other side, Strasbourg’s Sebastian Nanasi has been in fine form, scoring the opening goal in back-to-back matches before halftime.

⚡️ Match Facts: Strasbourg is the only Ligue 1 team this season where all four of their matches have seen both teams score.

💡 Lille vs Strasbourg Prediction

Lille will be eager to bounce back from their recent struggles, and their strong home form should give them the edge. Strasbourg have shown resilience this season, but their poor away record against Lille may continue to haunt them. Expect a close match with both sides finding the net, but Lille should claim the win.

Lille vs Strasbourg Betting Tips

• Both teams to score
• Jonathan David to score anytime
• Lille to win or draw