Toulouse - Lille

Regular Season - 23
Kickoff: 2024-02-25 13:00

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Toulouse - Lille Predictions

Prediction: Draw or Lille
Best odds: 1.27

As the Ligue 1 season unfolds, the anticipation for the upcoming clash between Toulouse and Lille is mounting, with predictions hinting at a potential upset or a consolidation of ranks. Will the underdogs at Toulouse manage to thwart the Champions League aspirants, or will Lille fortify their position in the upper echelons of the league table?

Key Players

Toulouse, currently sitting at 14th in the league, will heavily rely on their defensive anchor Christian Mawissa Elebi. With a rating of 6.72 and his vital presence in the backline, Elebi's ability to thwart opposition attacks will be crucial. In the midfield, Shavy Warren Babicka has shown promise. Despite a modest rating of 6.75, his contribution to the team's transitional play could be a game-changer. Upfront, Zakaria Aboukhlal is the leading light, with a rating of 6.78, 3 goals to his name, and a penchant for getting into dangerous positions.

Lille, on the other hand, boasts a potent attacking threat in Ivan Ricardo Neves Abreu Cavaleiro, whose rating of 6.79 and ability to create chances can never be underestimated. The midfield dynamism comes from Adam Mohamed Ounas, with a rating of 6.85, who has the capability to unlock any defense. Lastly, Yusuf Yazıcı, with the highest rating of 6.92 among the key players, has been instrumental for Lille, contributing 3 goals and a vital assist.

Recent Form

Toulouse's recent form has been a mixed bag, with their last five games resulting in 2 wins and 3 losses (LWLWL). The inconsistency has been a concern, and their struggle for form is reflected in their negative goals difference of -9. Lille's form has been slightly better (LWDWL), and they are currently placed 4th with a positive goal difference of +12. Their aspirations for Champions League qualification are well within reach, and a win here would be a significant step towards that goal.

Head-to-Head History

The head-to-head record between these two sides favors Lille, with the last encounter on November 12, 2023, ending in a 1-1 draw. Prior to that, Lille secured a 2-0 victory at Toulouse's home ground on March 18, 2023, and another 2-1 win at their own domicile on September 17, 2022. Toulouse will be looking to break this pattern and claim a much-needed victory.

Prediction

The predictions for this match are leaning towards an away victory or at least a draw for Lille. The odds are stacked in favor of Lille, with a 45% chance for both a draw and an away win, compared to a mere 10% for a Toulouse victory. The analysis also suggests a low-scoring affair, with goals expected to be under 2.5 for both teams.

Taking into account the form of both teams, their key players' influence, and historical encounters, the prediction is for Lille to either win or secure a draw. The advice for those looking to place bets would be a double chance: draw or Lille.

In conclusion, the upcoming fixture between Toulouse and Lille is more than just a game of football; it's a battle of tactical wits, player prowess, and strategic gameplay. With the likes of Christian Mawissa Elebi and Zakaria Aboukhlal standing guard for Toulouse, and Ivan Ricardo Neves Abreu Cavaleiro and Yusuf Yazıcı ready to strike for Lille, the stage is set for an enthralling encounter. Yet, the scales seem to tip in favor of Lille, who are predicted to come out on top or, at the very least, hold their ground with a draw.

Prediction probabilities

Strength

47%
53%

Attacking Potential

39%
61%

Defensive Potential

30%
70%

Poisson Distribution

43%
57%

Stregth H2H

29%
71%

Goals H2H

31%
69%

Wins the game

37%
64%

Toulouse - Lille Head to Head

Ligue 1 standings

Rank Team MP W D L GF GA GD Pts
1 Paris Saint Germain players, news and schedule Paris Saint Germain 28 18 9 1 65 24 41 63
2 Stade Brestois 29 players, news and schedule Stade Brestois 29 28 15 8 5 41 23 18 53
3 Lille players, news and schedule Lille 28 13 10 5 42 25 17 49
4 Monaco players, news and schedule Monaco 27 14 7 6 52 38 14 49
5 Nice players, news and schedule Nice 28 12 8 8 28 22 6 44
6 Lens players, news and schedule Lens 28 12 7 9 37 30 7 43
7 Reims players, news and schedule Reims 28 11 7 10 35 36 -1 40
8 Marseille players, news and schedule Marseille 28 10 9 9 41 33 8 39
9 Rennes players, news and schedule Rennes 27 10 9 8 40 33 7 39
10 Lyon players, news and schedule Lyon 27 10 5 12 31 41 -10 35
11 Toulouse players, news and schedule Toulouse 28 8 9 11 32 36 -4 33
12 Strasbourg players, news and schedule Strasbourg 28 8 9 11 30 39 -9 33
13 Montpellier players, news and schedule Montpellier 28 8 9 11 35 40 -5 32
14 LE Havre players, news and schedule LE Havre 28 6 10 12 27 36 -9 28
15 Nantes players, news and schedule Nantes 27 8 4 15 26 42 -16 28
16 Lorient players, news and schedule Lorient 28 6 8 14 35 52 -17 26
17 Metz players, news and schedule Metz 28 6 5 17 28 48 -20 23
18 Clermont Foot players, news and schedule Clermont Foot 28 4 9 15 20 47 -27 21