Matchday 7 of Ligue 1 between Lille and PSG will take place on October 5 at the Pierre Mauroy Stadium in Villeneuve-d'Ascq. Lille vs. PSG: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Lille
After a promising start to the current Ligue 1 season, the club is experiencing a noticeable downturn. The team went unbeaten in their first four matches, but subsequently suffered two consecutive losses in the championship, failing to score in both. Last weekend, Bruno Genesio's side lost to Lyon, leaving them without points at home for the first time in their last nine Ligue 1 matches. Notably, the club ended a 44-match home scoring streak in the championship, the longest such run in the top five leagues. The main outcome of that game for Lille was a drop to 6th place in the league table.
- At least 2 goals have been scored in 11 of Lille's last 13 Ligue 1 matches.
- The club's uncompromising streak in this tournament includes 5 matches (3 wins, 2 losses).
- The team has conceded in 8 of their last 9 matches in the French championship.
Predicted lineup for Lille (4-2-3-1)
Arnaud Bodart – Tiago Santos, Nathan Ngoy, Calvin Verdonck, Aissa Mandi – Ngalayel Mukau, Ayoub Bouaddi – Felix Correia, Hakon Haraldsson, Matias Fernandez Pardo – Olivier Giroud.
Defenders Alessandro and Ousmane Toure are unavailable due to injuries. Other defensive players Romain Perraud and Thomas Meunier have recovered from injuries. Goalkeeper Marc-Aurele Keillor's participation is in doubt. Head coach Bruno Genesio will not be able to manage the team from the sidelines due to a suspension.
PSG
The team was unfazed by a recent defeat to Marseille, which ended PSG's six-match winning streak in Ligue 1. A week ago, the club comfortably defeated Auxerre (2-0), allowing Luis Enrique's side to regain the top spot in the league table. However, PSG is not the sole leader, as Lyon is only behind on additional indicators. The team's solid defensive play is noteworthy: PSG has conceded only 4 goals in the championship, a record bettered only by Lyon (3).
- The club has not conceded more than 1 goal in 11 of their last 12 encounters with Lille in Ligue 1.
- PSG's uncompromising streak in this tournament lasts 10 matches (7 wins, 3 losses).
- The team has scored in 25 of their last 26 games in the championship.
Predicted lineup for PSG (4-3-3)
Lucas Chevalier – Warren Zaire-Emery, Illya Zabarnyi, Lucas Beraldo, Lucas Hernandez – Senny Meyulu, Lee Kang-In, Vitinha – Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Ibrahima Mbaye, Goncalo Ramos.
Due to injuries, defender Marquinhos, midfielders Joao Neves and Fabian Ruiz, as well as forwards Desire Doue, Ousmane Dembele, and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia are unavailable.
Referee
Benoit Bastien (France)
Matches – 20 (Ligue 1, 2024/25–2025/26);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 81;
Average yellow cards per match – 4;
Red cards shown – 3;
Average fouls per match – 24;
Penalties – 40%.
Match Prediction: Lille vs. PSG
Lille started this Ligue 1 season energetically, but Bruno Genesio's side has now lost momentum, suffering two consecutive defeats for the first time since September 2024. In such a challenging moment, the club faces one of its most "unfavored" opponents. Lille has lost 7 of their last 8 encounters with PSG in the championship, despite both teams scoring in all 8 of those games. Even at home, which often aids Lille, the club has lost 7 of their last 10 meetings with PSG in Ligue 1.
PSG remains a formidable challenge for any team in the French championship. Luis Enrique's side has won 7 of their last 8 matches in this tournament. On the road, the Parisians have won 10 of their last 13 away Ligue 1 games, although they managed to keep a clean sheet in only 2 of those 13 matches.
I expect both teams to score again, but this won't prevent the visitors from securing 3 points. Prediction: PSG to win and both teams to score – yes
