Tournament: Ligue 1 France
Venue: Stade Geoffroy Guichard (Saint-Étienne)
Date & Kick-Off Time: 2024.09.13, 14:45
In the 4th round of Ligue 1, Saint-Étienne will host Lille on September 13, 2024. Saint-Étienne, off to a poor start this season, will try to turn things around, while Lille, looking to recover from two consecutive defeats, will aim to re-establish their form.
Key Statistics and Trends
- Saint-Étienne: Has lost 5 of their last 6 matches.
- Lille: After 3 victories, Lille has suffered 2 consecutive defeats.
- Common Scoreline: The most frequent result between these clubs is 1-1 (10 matches).
- Saint-Étienne’s Defense: Has conceded in each of their last 10 matches.
- Lille’s Attack: Lille has scored at least once in their last 8 matches.
- First-Half Performance: Saint-Étienne wins 34% of first halves, while Lille wins 53%.
Possible Line-Ups
Saint-Étienne:
- Goalkeeper: Larsonneur
- Defenders: Cornu, Abdelhamid, Batubinsika, Maçon
- Midfielders: Amougo, Fomba, Cafaro, Davitashvili, Eki
- Forward: Sissoko
Lille:
- Goalkeeper: Chevalier
- Defenders: Alessandro, Mandi, Diakité
- Midfielders: Gudmundsson, Haraldsson, Zhegrova, Gomes, André, Santos
- Forward: Bayo
Team Overview and Form
Saint-Étienne ("Les Verts"):
Saint-Étienne, a club rich in history, is still searching for success after their promotion from Ligue 2. Their return to Ligue 1 has been difficult, with no goals scored and no points earned in their first three matches. They’ve struggled defensively, conceding 7 goals, including a 0-4 defeat to Brest. Despite their proud legacy, they face an uphill battle to avoid another relegation fight this season.
Lille ("Les Dogues"):
Lille, coming off a solid fourth-place finish last season, has had a mixed start to their campaign. After winning their opening two games, they faltered with consecutive losses, including a defeat to PSG. Under new coach Bruno Génésio, they will look to rebound quickly and aim for European qualification again. With a solid attack and midfield, Lille is expected to dominate possession and create scoring opportunities against Saint-Étienne’s shaky defense.
Head-to-Head Matches
The last four matches between Saint-Étienne and Lille have ended in draws, with scorelines of 0-0 or 1-1. Lille will be eager to break that trend and secure all three points this time around.
Tactical Analysis and Predictions
- Saint-Étienne: The home side will likely play cautiously, trying to tighten up their defense while looking to hit Lille on the counter-attack. Sissoko will need to step up to help find their first goal of the season.
- Lille: Lille will look to control possession and dictate the pace of the game. Their midfield, led by Gomes and André, should provide plenty of chances for Bayo up front.
Betting Prediction
Given Saint-Étienne’s defensive struggles and Lille’s superior quality, a bet on Lille to win is a solid option, with odds of 1.8.
Prediction: Lille to win (odds: 1.8).
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