Saint-Étienne vs LOSC Lille
Ligue 1 this season
View moreOutcome Breakdown
| GP | P | GD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 16 | 28 | 10 | |
| 15 | 16 | 16 | -20 |
LOSC
STE
|
|
|
|---|---|
| Bet | LOSC Lille |
| Stake | 1 unit |
| Odds | 1.86 |
| Bookmaker | 1xbet |
Newly promoted Saint-Étienne take on Lille in weekend opener.
In a clash of contrasting fortunes, newly promoted AS Saint-Étienne, desperate to break their winless streak and scoreless spell, hosts a determined LOSC Lille at Stade Geoffroy-Guichard, aiming to recover from their own recent setback and rewrite their fate this Friday evening.
Saint-Étienne
Newly promoted Saint-Étienne is still on the hunt for their first point since returning to the top flight, having lost their opening three games. Olivier Dall'Oglio’s side endured a tough 4-0 defeat against Stade Brestois just before the international break.
Currently, they are the only team yet to score a goal this season and one of just two teams without a point, placing Les Verts at the bottom of the table. They will return to their home ground for a Matchday 4 clash against Lille, eager to make a statement.
A defeat against the Mastiffs would mark an unwanted club record with four consecutive Ligue 1 losses to start the campaign. However, Saint-Étienne can draw inspiration from recent meetings, having avoided defeat in their last four league games against Lille, all ending in draws.
Additionally, they've yet to lose two home games in a row in the current calendar year, despite a recent 2-0 home loss to Le Havre. Nonetheless, Les Verts remain winless in their last seven top-flight encounters against Lille, with four draws and three losses.
For this upcoming match, Dall'Oglio may opt for a 4—3—3 formation, featuring Zuriko Davitashvili, Ibrahim Sissoko, and Mathieu Cafaro leading the attack.
LOSC Lille
Meanwhile, Lille slipped into sixth place following a 3-1 defeat to defending champions Paris Saint-Germain last time out. Despite getting off to a promising start, the Mastiffs found themselves trailing by two goals before halftime.
Edon Zhegrova’s long-range effort in the 78th minute gave Bruno Génésio’s men a lifeline. However, Randal Kolo Muani’s stoppage-time header in the 90th+3 minute dashed hopes of a dramatic comeback, ending Lille’s perfect start to the season.
‘It was quite a balanced game before the penalty,’ Génésio noted after the match. ‘You really need to avoid making mistakes and be even more clinical,’ he added.
Lille will be eager to return from the international break with a win when they visit St-Étienne this Friday. Despite this wish, their recent struggles in this fixture could cast doubts over their ability to secure three points, as they have failed to score in four of their last six league games against the hosts.
Angel Gomez, fresh from earning his first international start for England in midweek, is expected in midfield when Génésio sets up the 3—4—2—1 formation. Meanwhile, Jonathan David could return to lead the attack after starting on the bench against PSG.
Team form
Showing the latest five games—giving you a quick look at recent performance trends. Teams in good form tend to do well in the next match.
Team Comparison
Side-by-side assessment of team statistics, including goals, attacks, and more. This allows you to directly compare key performance metrics. Analyzing these stats can reveal patterns and strengths that might influence the outcome.