As Lille gears up to welcome Nice to their home ground for the 27th round of Ligue 1, the stakes are high with just a point separating the two teams. This sets the stage for a fiercely competitive match, hinting at a balanced confrontation in terms of skills and form.
Match Overview: Lille vs Nice
Date and Venue: May 19, 2024 | Ligue 1 | Decathlon Stadium
Odds Overview:
- Full-Time Asia Handicap: 0:0.25
- First Half Asia Handicap: 0:0.25
- Full-Time Goal Total: 2.5
- First Half Goal Total: 1
- First Half Corner Total: 4.5
- Full-Time Corner Total: 9
Recent Form and Predictions
Lille has been struggling to clinch a win in their recent matches, with a 1-1 draw against Brest marking their third consecutive tie. Extending their unbeaten streak to five matches, Lille managed only two wins and three draws. On a similar note, Nice faced defeat at the hands of Lille with a score of 1-3 in their last home game, marking their third loss in the past five outings, alongside two victories.
Probability of Match Outcomes
The home advantage plays significantly in favor of Lille, projecting a 54.75% chance of victory. Conversely, Nice holds a lesser probability of winning at 21.86%, with a 23.39% chance for a draw. The most anticipated outcome for this match seems to be a 1-1 tie, holding an 11.1% probability. The chances for Lille securing a 1-0 or 2-1 win are also notable at 10.81% and 9.81% respectively, while the likelihood of Nice winning 1-0 sits at 6.28%.
Expert Predictions on Scoreline
After analyzing the dynamics and recent performances, our top football analysts predict a close match likely ending in:
- SportsMole: Lille 1-1 Nice
- WhoScored: Lille 1-1 Nice
- Our Prediction: Lille 1-0 Nice
Figure: Scoreline Predictions by Sports Mole
Key Match Officials and Stats
Main Referee: Willy Delajod
- A well-known figure in French football, Delajod has officiated 21 matches this season, issuing 81 yellow cards and 5 red cards.
Figure: Referee Willy Delajod
Notable Team News
Lille: Battling injuries are Fernendes, Ilic, Morais, and Umtiti, putting a dent in their usual lineup.
Nice: Absences include Cabot, Gradit, and Machado due to injuries.
Expected Line-Ups
- Lille: Haraldsson, David, Zhegrova, Gomes, Andre, Bentaleb, Ismaily, Yoro, Diakite, Santos, Chevalier.
- Nice: Samba, Danso, Medina, Aguilar, Mendy, Aynaoui, Frankowski, Costa, Sotoca, Wahi.
Conclusion
With both teams displaying inconsistent performances recently, the upcoming match is crucial for maintaining or improving their standings in Ligue 1. Lille holds an edge with their solid defensive play and home advantage, making them the favorites to clinch a narrow victory over Nice.
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Lille vs Nice Prediction – Betting Tips – May 19, 2024
