Three points will be at stake as Lille and Saint-Etienne draw swords at Decathlon Arena on Saturday, 1 February 2025. View our free Lille vs Saint-Etienne predictions below.
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Key stats
- Four of the last five meetings between Lille and Saint-Etienne ended in stalemates.
- Only one Ligue 1 team has drawn more games than Lille this season.
- Each of the last five clashes between these sides went below the 2.5-goal threshold.
- Both teams were on the scoresheet in each of Lille's last five games.
Correct score prediction: Lille 1-1 Saint-Etienne
Lille have drawn three of their last five league matches, and two of those ended 1-1. Interestingly, Saint-Etienne are coming off back-to-back 1-1 draws.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Lille are expected winners
- HOME: 2/5 (1.40) – 71.4%
- DRAW: 19/5 (4.80) – 20.8%
- AWAY: 13/2 (7.50) – 13.3%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Lille halted their losing run with an impressive 6-1 win against Feyenoord in the UEFA Champions League earlier this week. They have been one of the toughest teams to beat in the French top flight, losing only three times in 19 league games.
As it stands, Lille are fifth in the league, 10 spots above their opponents.
On that note, Lille are the expected winners at 2/5 (1.40). Teams with these odds usually have a 71.4% probability of winning.
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Interestingly, both teams were amongst the goals in each of Lille's last five matches, and in five of Saint-Etienne's last six games. For this reason, BTTS – Yes has an appealing look at 21/20 (2.05). That one has a 48.8% chance of landing.
Most recent H2Hs: An even contest
In the last six clashes between Lille and Saint-Etienne, both teams have a win apiece with four draws between them.
France Ligue 1 13/09/24
St Etienne
Lille
France Ligue 1 11/03/22
Lille
St Etienne
France Ligue 1 21/08/21
St Etienne
Lille
France Ligue 1 16/05/21
Lille
St Etienne
France Ligue 1 29/11/20
St Etienne
Lille
Lille preview: No new absentees
Despite their many injuries, Lille have punched above their weight in Europe this season after gaining automatic qualification to the Champions League Round of 16 on Wednesday night.
For this weekend's clash, they are expected to remain without Matias Fernandez, Edon Zhegrova, Tiago Santos, Ismaily, Nabil Bentaleb and Samuel Umtiti.
Predicted lineup: Chevalier (GK), Meunier, Diakite, Ribeiro, Bakker, Mukau, Bouaddi, Cabella, Gomes, Sahraoui & Bayo.
France Ligue 1 12/04/25
W
Toulouse
1
Lille
2
France Ligue 1 05/04/25
L
Lyon
2
Lille
1
France Ligue 1 30/03/25
W
Lens
0
Lille
1
France Ligue 1 15/03/25
L
Nantes
1
Lille
0
UEFA Champions League 12/03/25
L
Borussia Dortmund
2
Lille
1
Saint-Etienne preview: A few injury concerns
Struggling Saint-Etienne could be without up to six players on Friday because of injuries, including Thomas Monconduit, Ibrahim Sissoko, Louis Mouton, Ibrahima Wadji, Yvann Macon and Benjamin Old.
Predicted lineup: Larsonneur (GK), Petrot, Nade, Batubinsika, Appiah, Amougou, Ekwah, Fomba, Davitashvili, Stassin & Boakye.
France Ligue 1 13/04/25
D
Brest
3
St Etienne
3
France Ligue 1 06/04/25
L
Lens
1
St Etienne
0
France Ligue 1 29/03/25
L
PSG
6
St Etienne
1
France Ligue 1 16/03/25
W
Montpellier
0
St Etienne
2
France Ligue 1 09/03/25
D
Le Havre
1
St Etienne
1
Player to watch: Jonathan David
Jonathan David has been nothing short of impressive in recent months, with 11 direct goal involvements (6 goals, 5 assists) in his last 11 appearances. The Canadian forward has scored in back-to-back games and will fancy his chances against Saint-Etienne on Saturday night.