Ace Football previews the Ligue 1 round 8 match between Monaco and Lille and offers team stats, betting tips and the latest odds.
Monaco enjoy home advantage, when visitors Lille swing by this coming Friday for a clash in the Ligue 1. The former will be looking to make that home advantage count.
Monaco have taken the lead in the Ligue 1 after collecting 19 points from their initial seven encounters. Lille trail by six points after seven rounds, leaving them as number 4 in the table on 13 points.
Team form: Monaco vs Lille
Monaco Form
Monaco are unbeaten in their last three matches, first beating Montpellier 2-1, and then drawing 2-2 with Dinamo Zagreb. They were back as winners when they defeated Rennes 1-2. Monaco won five of their last six Ligue 1 matches at the Stade Louis II, Monaco, scoring 15 and conceding four along they way. They also drew once as they remained without defeat.
Lille Form
In their last three matches, Lille first beat Le Havre 0-3, then Real Madrid by 1-0 and finally Toulouse by 2-1. Lille claimed a remarkable four wins from six away matches in the Ligue 1, as well as no draw but two defeats. They also banged in nine goals, whilst conceding four.
Betting stats for Monaco and Lille
Let’s have a look at some of the most interesting betting-relevant facts based on the stats from the last couple of matches that Monaco and Lille played across all tournaments.
- Monaco have won 7 of the last 9 matches in the Ligue 1 while scoring more than 1.5 goals
- Monaco have won the last 4 matches in a row and the sum of goals was over 2.5
- Monaco have won the last 4 matches in a row while scoring more than 1.5 goals
- In 8 of the last 9 Monaco matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 7 of the last 8 Monaco home matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 15 of the last 16 Lille away matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 15 of the last 17 Lille away matches in the Ligue 1, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 9 of the last 11 Lille matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- Lille have won 4 of the last 5 away matches in the Ligue 1 while scoring more than 1.5 goals
- Lille have won 4 of the last 5 away matches in the Ligue 1 and the sum of goals was under 3.5
In-form players: Monaco vs Lille
When looking for in-form players to find the target, there are some interesting names popping up in both teams. Folarin Balogun brings great form to the table, as he is now on three goals in six games. Surely, Monaco will start him against Lille, who also have some appealing names to consider. Not least Jonathan David, who notched up four goals in his past six games.
Popular markets: Monaco vs Lille
Full-time result
Monaco claimed all three points six times in their last 10 home matches across all tournaments, while also drawing two along the way. They endured defeat in two of the games in this run. Lille won four of their last 10 games away, while drawing two and losing four in this series of matches. Monaco won their last 4 matches. Monaco have gone through an impressive 10 games without losing even once as the home side. Monaco have not lost to Lille in 12 consecutive home meetings.
Both teams to score
Monaco scored the first goal of the match in five games from a possible ten. Lille got the opening goal in five out of their last ten away games. Monaco managed four wins without conceding a goal in their previous 10 matches across all tournaments.
Total goals
Over 2.5 goals happened in seven of Monaco’s last ten matches across all tournaments. They pulled off an average of 2.1 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 1.5 goals in these matches. Monaco scored at least one goal in their last 17 matches. Lille’s last 3 matches had more than three goals.
Suggested bet: Monaco vs Lille
To summarize, the upcoming Ligue 1 clash seems to be a good opportunity to place some bets. Taking into account the stats and facts for Monaco vs Lille mentioned in this article, we are offering a free betting tip below.
Monaco vs Lille: Who wins the game?
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