Lyon vs Lille Prediction & Betting Tips (1 February)

The previous day, the scene of a great success in Metz 2-5, confirmed Lyon's prosperous period. At the foot of the podium, OL remained on 8 victories including 4 in the Championship against Le Havre 1-0, Monaco 1-3, Brest 2-1 and therefore Metz before hosting PAOK on Thursday in the Europa League. He had the ambition to take the first final place in the league phase with a 9th success in a row to approach the knockout phase in the shoes of a team feared by its opponents. This run also includes a valuable 1-2 victory at Lille last month in the round of 32 of the Coupe de France.   In Lille, an entire club is negotiating this shock in the midst of a sporting slump.

Crushed last Sunday at home by Strasbourg 1-4, LOSC suffered a 5th defeat in a row in all competitions, the 3rd in the Championship after those against Rennes 0-2 and PSG 3-0. A setback for Lille 5th in Ligue 1, trailing by 4 points from their opponent of the day in 4th and 6 by a Marseille team which completes the podium. After only experiencing defeats in 2026, the Mastiffs of former Lyon coach Bruno Genesio had to put an end to their poor form on Thursday in the Europa League, against Fribourg. A qualification for the play-offs was at stake. 

Lyon coach Paulo Fonseca was concerned before the match by the physical problems impacting his captain Tolisso (7 goals including 3 in L1), midfielder Mangala who returned from a long period of unavailability and the indispensable Sulc (13 goals including 9 in L1). All three are uncertain when the left back Tagliafico (starter), the little used Ghezzal and the long-term absentees Nuamah and Fofana continue their convalescence. OL can count on Brazilian nugget Endrick, who arrived on loan from Real Madrid and scored a hat-trick in Metz. The other recruit, Nartey (midfielder, Bröndby), should make his debut this Sunday. Disappointing striker Satriano and unused Barisic left the club this winter. There is also some damage in Lille.

The seriously injured Igamane (5 goals in L1), Touré and Caillard were joined on the floor by executives Bentaleb (midfield) and Meunier (right side), winger Sahraoui (1 goal in L1) and midfielder André Gomes who disappeared from the radar. The return of captain André (middle) is the good news for the coach in the midst of all the absences. Ethan Mbappé (3 goals in L1) is also there and could continue to play in the eleven. Raghouber's departure this winter is anecdotal as the environment was little in sight this season.