Lyon will invite Lille to the Parc Olympique Lyonnais in the round of 16 of the Coupe de France on Wednesday.
The hosts earned their place in the last 16 with a hard-fought 2-1 win over Bergerac Perigord last month. After Romain Escarpit canceled out Malick Fofana’s strike in the first half, Maxence Caqueret grabbed the match-winner in the 78th minute. Bergerac’s Christian Gibojo was sent off in the 65th minute which helped Lyon’s cause.
They failed to build on that win and lost 3-2 to Rennes in Ligue 1 last month. They bounced back to Choc des Olympiques clash with Marseille on Sunday, with Alexandre Lacazette scoring in the 37th minute.
The visitors have enjoyed an unbeaten run in all competitions this year, keeping five clean sheets in as many games. They beat Golden Lion 12-0 in the round of 64 in January, with Yusuf Yazıcı hitting the bar and hat-tricks for Jonathan David and Edon Zhegrova.
They beat Racing Club de France 1-0 in the round of 32 and after a goalless draw against Montpellier last month, recorded a 4-0 win over Clermont Foot on Sunday, with all four goals coming in the first half. .
Lyon vs Lille Head-to-Head and key numbers
- The two teams have met 110 times in all competitions so far, with six of those meetings taking place in the Coupe de France. The visitors have the upper hand in these meetings, with a 42-40 advantage in wins and 28 games ending in a draw.
- They last met in Ligue 1 in November, with Lille winning 2-0 away from home.
- They had met in the round of 16 of the Coupe de France last season as well, with Lyon winning 4-2 on penalties after the score ended 2-2 during normal time.
- The visitors have suffered just two defeats in their away games this season.
Lyon vs Lille Prediction
Les Gones they have just three wins in their last 11 home matches against the visitors, with two of them coming on penalties. They were the best team in cup matches against the visitors, recording six wins in nine games in the Coupe de France and Coupe de la Ligue.
Nemanja Matic made his debut for the club in the 1-0 win over Marseille on Sunday, while new signings Orel Mangala and Saïd Benrahma will be hoping to make their debuts in that game.
Les Dogues they are on a good run, having suffered just one defeat in all competitions since October. They are yet to concede in five games this year and will look to build on that defensive form. They have won three of their last five away matches against the hosts, keeping two clean sheets.
Ivan Cavaleiro, Bafodé Diakité and Samuel Umtiti remain unavailable for coach Paulo Fonseca for the trip to Lyon. So a similar starting line-up from their league win over Montpellier could be here.
While the visitors have enjoyed an unbeaten start to 2024, home advantage for Lyon should come in handy here. Also, considering their better record in cup meetings, they are expected to emerge victorious in what promises to be a close game and likely to be decided on penalties.
Prophecy: Lyon 1-1 Lille (Lyon won on penalties)
Lyon vs Lille Betting tips
Tip 1: Result – Lyon win on penalties
Tip 2: Goals – Over/Under 2.5 Goals – Under 2.5 Goals
Tip 3: At least one goal to be scored in the second half – Yes
Tip 4: Alexandre Lacazette to score or assist anytime – Yes