Ace Football previews the Ligue 1 round 3 match between Toulouse and Lille and offers team stats, betting tips and the latest odds.
As the early season favourites, Toulouse will look to justify their title credentials on Thursday when they take on Lille for a round 3 match in the Ligue 1.
They are not exactly up to a dream opening on the new season as Toulouse have had to settle for a single point so far in the Ligue 1.
Form: Toulouse vs Lille
Toulouse Form
Toulouse failed to win any of their last three matches, though they managed to draw against Nantes in a 0-0 match, before coming up short against Lyon in a 0-2 defeat. Most recently, they settled for a 2-2 draw against Brest. Toulouse managed to win two of their past six home matches in the Ligue 1. In the remaining four, they drew one and lost three, as they scored five and conceded ten goals.
Lille Form
In their last three matches, Lille lost 0-2 against Auxerre, won 0-2 against Angers, and drew 2-2 with Paris Saint-Germain. Lille swept aside all competition with six win in their last six Ligue 1 away matches. They 12 times along the way and allowed two goals against.
Betting facts for Toulouse and Lille
Here are some facts that might be useful for placing bets on the upcoming game between Toulouse and Lille. The facts are based on the statistics from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all tournaments.
- In 10 of the last 12 Toulouse home matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 8 of the last 9 Toulouse matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 7 of the last 9 Toulouse matches in the Ligue 1, the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 5 of the last 7 Toulouse home matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 6 of the last 8 Toulouse home matches in the Ligue 1, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 15 of the last 17 Lille matches in the Ligue 1, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 14 of the last 16 Lille away matches in the Ligue 1, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- Lille have won 6 of the last 7 away matches in the Ligue 1 while scoring less than 2.5 goals
- Lille have won the last 3 away matches in a row in the Ligue 1 and the sum of goals was under 2.5
- In 6 of the last 7 Lille matches in the Ligue 1, the sum of goals was under 2.5
Players in form: Toulouse vs Lille
Looking at the market for a goalscorer, it seems a good idea to side with Jacen Russell-Rowe, who is performing well for Toulouse. He found the back of the net twice in his most recent Ligue 1 outings. He’ll be out to add more goals against Lille.The visitors will be looking to Hakon Arnar Haraldsson to find the net once again, after managing two Ligue 1 goals for Lille in recent matches.
Betting markets: Toulouse vs Lille
Full-time result
Toulouse claimed a modest three wins from their previous 10 home matches across all tournaments. They split the points with the visiting team in three of the games, whilst losing four. Lille won six of their last 10 games away, drew two and lost two of the games in this run. Lille are on a great streak of 8 away matches without losing. Lille have beaten Toulouse in 4 consecutive meetings.
Both teams to score
Toulouse scored the first goal of the match in four of their previous ten games. Lille got the opening goal in five out of their last ten away games. Lille have won to nil in their last 4 away games. Lille should feel cheery over the chances of getting at least one goal in this coming Thursday, as Toulouse only managed two clean sheets in the previous 10 matches. Lille claimed three clean sheets in their last 10 games. Lille have scored in 5 consecutive meetings with Toulouse when playing at away ground.
Total goals
Toulouse saw over 2.5 goals in six of their last ten matches across all tournaments, as they scored an average of 1.3 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals came up in five of Lille’s previous ten matches across all tournaments. They managed to score an average of 1.9 goals in these matches.
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