Date: August 24, 2024
Venue: Decathlon Arena-Stade Pierre-Mauroy
Lille hosts Angers in this Ligue 1 matchup, where the home side is heavily favored. Lille comes into the game with solid form, winning their last match against Reims 2-0 and performing well in recent games. Angers, on the other hand, has struggled, losing their first Ligue 1 game and facing a five-match losing streak, including pre-season.
Key Stats & Insights
- Lille: Unbeaten in their last 6 matches with a strong defensive record, conceding only 1.2 goals per game on average.
- Angers: Has lost 7 of their last 10 matches, conceding 1.8 goals per game.
- Lille has the upper hand in head-to-head meetings, with 5 wins in their last 9 encounters.
Team Form and Performance
- Lille’s Last 10 Games: 6 wins, 2 losses, 2 draws; Jonathan David leads with 6 goals, and Angel Gomes has provided 3 assists.
- Angers’ Last 10 Games: 2 wins, 7 losses, 1 draw; Himad Abdelli has contributed with 2 goals and 2 assists.
Head-to-Head Records
- Lille and Angers have met 9 times recently, with Lille winning 5, Angers 2, and 2 matches ending in draws.
- Their last encounter saw Angers win 1-0, but Lille dominated possession and shots.
Player Form and Availability
- Lille: Jonathan David remains in excellent form, scoring consistently. Lille will miss Edon Zhegrova due to suspension and have injury concerns with Angel Gomes, Nabil Bentaleb, and Samuel Umtiti.
- Angers: Key players like Farid El Melali, Justin-Noel Kalumba, and Jim Allevinah are sidelined with injuries, weakening their squad.
Market Analysis (Odds)
- Lille: Favored to win with odds at 1.35 (73% chance).
- Angers: Underdogs with odds at 9.00.
- Over 2.5 Goals: Recommended bet with a 60% estimated success rate, odds at 1.91.
Predictions
Lille is expected to secure a comfortable win, with a predicted scoreline of 2-0. Over 2.5 goals is a strong betting option given the attacking capabilities of Lille and the defensive frailties of Angers.