Battle of the Titans: St Etienne vs Lille Match Predictions

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St Etienne’s return to the French flight got off to a rocky start, as Olivier Dall’Oglio’s squad suffered three consecutive Ligue 1 defeats without scoring a goal. The international break has provided some much-needed respite for the Green and Whites, but their upcoming opponents, under the guidance of new manager Bruno Genesio, have been in fine form.

Lille opened their campaign with two clean-sheet victories before succumbing to a 3-1 defeat against powerhouse Paris St-Germain – a result that can be forgiven. The visitors are expected to continue their impressive form when they face St Etienne at the Stade Geoffroy-Guichard.

It is not just a question of whether Lille will win on Friday, but by how much. St Etienne’s dismal performance against Brest in their last match, where they were outshot 22-6 and suffered a humiliating 4-0 loss, does not bode well for their chances against Les Dogues. Lille has won seven out of their last 11 league games and have remained unbeaten in their last seven encounters with St Etienne.

The key to Lille’s success last season was their solid defense, which ranked among the best in the league. With only PSG and Nice conceding fewer goals than their 34, Lille should have no problem keeping a clean sheet against a St Etienne side that has yet to find the back of the net this season. The odds are in favor of Lille emerging victorious with ease.

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