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Lille vs Nantes prediction, betting odds and free tips 20/08/2023

This post features an expert preview of Lille vs Nantes, a match scheduled for Sunday, 20th August 2023. Read on to bet on our free picks for the encounter.

Lille vs Nantes predictions and tips by Punditfeed

The following are the top free Lille vs Nantes predictions by Punditfeed ahead of the Sunday clash:

Lille to win first-half

Lille avoided defeat away from home in the first game of the 2023/24 season while Nantes were defeated 1-2 by Toulouse at home. With 14 losses and only 1 defeat in the last 20 matchups against Nantes, Lille are the overwhelming favourite here. Odds of 1.40 implies that Lille’s probability of winning this game is 71.43%. We are backing Lille to win at the break.

Under 2.5 goals

Another probable outcome in this game is on the total team goals in which case we predict under 2.5 goals. Notably, only one out of the last 7 meetings between Lille and Nantes ended with more than two goals.

Both teams to score – No

The final Lille vs Nantes prediction is on the team to score. Our tip backs a one-sided scoreline in this clash. While only two of the last five meetings had goals on both sides, the visitors have looked worrying offensively

Lille vs Nantes Ligue 1 match preview

Lille have had the most wins in this matchup against Nantes. For example, in the last 20 meetings, Lille won 14 times and lost only once to the visitors.

The fact Lille avoided defeat in their season opener away from home against Nice and will now play at home against a weaker opponent gives hosting coach Paulo Fonseca some hope heading to this third encounter.

Notably, Lille won 4 of their last five home matches against Nantes and did not lose to the visitors in that period.

Moreover, Nantes were defeated in the first game of the season when they hosted Toulouse but went down 1-2.

Hosting coach, Paulo Fonseca averages 1.76 points in 42 games of 21 wins, 11 draws and 10 defeats. Nantes head coach, Pierre Aristouy averages 0.80 points in 5 games of 1 win, 1 draw and 3 3 defeats.

Lille vs Nantes odds and h2h

In the last 20 meetings, Lille won 14 while 1 victory went to Nantes. There were a total of 5 draws during the last 20 meetings between Lille and Nantes.

  • Lille – DDWWD
  • Nantes – LWLLD

Frequently asked questions

Lille vs Nantes prediction

  • Who will be the referee in charge of Lille vs Nantes on Sunday, 20th August 2023? Pierre Gaillouste will be the man in charge.
  • What time will Lille vs Nantes match start? 12 noon GMT is the kick-off time on matchday.
  • Which UK TV will have a live broadcast of the Lille vs Nantes encounter? TNT Sports 1 will stream the game live in the UK.


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