Lille vs Strasbourg Match Preview

Lille welcomes Strasbourg to the Stade Pierre-Mauroy for matchday 23 of the French Ligue 1.

Back to winning ways for Lille after 2 games, in the previous game, they beat 3-1 Rennes away from home. In the first half, they suffered as they stood behind in the score from the first chance of the match, while they also saved a lot of chances until the end of the half. In the second half, however, they were clearly superior and effective, scoring 3 times and completing the overturn for the win in an impressive way.

Thus, Lille reached 38 points and is in 6th place in the standings, reducing the margin from the top five to 2 points. Midweek for the round of 16 of the cup, they were eliminated by Lyon in the penalties shootout after a 2-2 draw in the regular time.

Strasbourg also comes from a win, as last week they defeated 2-0 Montpellier at home. The managed to open the scoring in the first chance of the match and despite the fact that in the 33rd minute they were left with one man less on the pitch, they managed to score a second goal before half-time. In the replay, they were forced into a passive role, but resisted until the end of the match, getting the valuable three points.

This win ended a run of 2 defeats and the end of the matchday finds Strasbourg in 17th place with 18 points, inside the relegation zone, one point short of the safety zone.

Lille comes from a series of positive results in the league which they have combined with a nice spectacle. Strasbourg, on the other side, comes from an important victory and wants to continue positive results tonight. The odds don't tell the truth, I think that this match is very dangerous for the hosts against a team that scores easily away from home. My pick is Over 2.5 goals at 1.85 odds.