Ligue 1 2025-2026: Lille vs Paris SG Prediction

Lille

Home Team
18%
VS

Paris SG

Away Team
67%
Draw: 15%
Over 2.5: 55%
Under 2.5: 45%
Goal: 57%
No Goal: 43%

Current Standings

Pos Team Pl W D L GF GA GD Pts
1 Paris SG 6 5 0 1 12 4 8 15
2 Lyon 6 5 0 1 8 3 5 15
3 Marseille 6 4 0 2 12 5 7 12
4 Monaco 6 4 0 2 14 10 4 12
5 Strasbourg 6 4 0 2 9 7 2 12
6 Lille 6 3 1 2 13 9 4 10
7 Lens 6 3 1 2 8 5 3 10
8 Rennes 6 2 3 1 7 8 -1 9
9 Brest 6 2 1 3 11 11 0 7
10 Toulouse 6 2 1 3 9 11 -2 7
11 Paris FC 6 2 1 3 10 13 -3 7
12 Nice 6 2 1 3 7 10 -3 7
13 Lorient 6 2 1 3 9 14 -5 7
14 Auxerre 6 2 0 4 4 8 -4 6
15 Le Havre 6 1 2 3 6 8 -2 5
16 Nantes 6 1 2 3 5 7 -2 5
17 Angers 6 1 2 3 3 6 -3 5
18 Metz 6 0 2 4 5 13 -8 2

Advanced Metrics (Last 5 games)

Lille

Average Expected Goals (xG): 2.16
Average Expected Goals Against (xGA): 1.11
# Clean Sheets: 1

Paris SG

Average Expected Goals (xG): 1.59
Average Expected Goals Against (xGA): 1.41
# Clean Sheets: 3

Key Prediction Insights

The upcoming clash between Lille and Paris SG is heavily tilted in favor of the visitors, with a 67.0% probability of Paris SG securing a victory. Expectations for a goal-laden affair are high, as there's a 55.0% chance that the match will see over 2.5 goals. Paris SG currently leads the Ligue 1 standings, while Lille holds the 6th position, making this an intriguing contest in terms of league implications.

Match Analysis

In their recent outings, Lille has shown a mixed bag of results. They managed a home win against Toulouse with a 2-1 scoreline but suffered defeats at the hands of Lyon and Lens. Lille's defense has been relatively solid, conceding an average of 0.67 goals over their last five matches, but their scoring average of 1.0 goals per game might not be enough against a high-flying Paris SG. Paris SG, on the other hand, appears to be in formidable form. They bounced back from a narrow away loss to Marseille with comprehensive home victories against Auxerre and Lens, both ending in 2-0 scorelines. The Parisians are averaging 2.33 goals per game in their last five matches, showcasing their attacking prowess. With three clean sheets in the same period, their defense is proving to be a strong backbone for their success. The expected goals metrics further highlight Paris SG's attacking threat, although they must remain wary of their defensive vulnerabilities, having conceded an average of 1.33 goals per game.

Final Prediction

Paris SG's dominant position in the league and their strong recent performances give them a clear edge over Lille. The attacking firepower of Paris SG, led by their impressive goal-scoring form, is likely to be the decisive factor in this encounter. Fans should particularly watch how Lille's defense handles the relentless Parisian attack, as this will be crucial in determining the outcome of the match.