Lille OSC vs AS Saint-Etienne: The Mastiffs are going to win a tough match

Lille will play host to Saint-Etienne in round 28 of Ligue 1. Who will be the stronger side in this encounter? Check the team conditions and choose several betting options.

Lille is still without defeat in the last four rounds. There were routine victories over Montpellier (1:0) and Clermont (4:0), a rather unexpected win over strong Lyon (1:0) and a scarcely enjoyable draw with the modest Metz (0:0). Also during this stretch, the team played their first match in the Champions League round of 16, where they expectedly lost to reigning holders Chelsea 0:2. Lille is seventh in the Ligue 1 table with 42 points, just two points behind the Eurocup zone.

Saint-Etienne, who are clear underdogs this season, has been looking very good of late. The Saints have lost only once in six rounds to PSG (1:3). They have also beaten their opponents four times (all in the second half of the table) and managed not to lose to Strasbourg (2-:2). Saint-Etienne themselves are 17th in the table, with 25 points and one ahead of the relegation zone.

The bookmakers' analysts see Lille as the favourite, and we agree with them. Of course, the team should not be expected to have an easy walk, as Saint-Etienne have been good of late. However, they should get an ordinary win thanks to the class of their performers and the support of their fans. We're expecting the score to be around 2:1. Prediction: Lille win.