2019-20 Ligue 1 – Lille vs Saint-Etienne Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When does Lille vs Saint-Etienne kick off? Wednesday 28th August, 2019 – 18:00 (UK)
Where is Lille vs Saint-Etienne being played? Stade Pierre-Mauroy
What is the weather forecast for Lille vs Saint-Etienne? Cloudy, 29c
What television channel is Lille vs Saint-Etienne on? BT Sport have the rights to Ligue 1 matches in the UK, so it is worth checking their schedule
Where can I stream Lille vs Saint-Etienne? If the match is televised on BT Sport, then subscribers will be able to stream the match live via the BT Sport website & app
Where can I get tickets for Lille vs Saint-Etienne?
Lille – https://www.billetterie.losc.fr/fr
Saint-Etienne – https://billetterie.asse.fr/?utm_source=siteofficiel&utm_medium=header&utm_campaign=generic
What was the score when the teams last met? Saint-Etienne 0-1 Lille
THE TEAM NEWS
LILLE
Predicted line-up (4-2-3-1): Maignan; Celik, Jose Fonte, Thiago Djalo, Bradaric; Andre, Thiago Maia; Luiz Araujo, Ikone, Bamba; Osimhen
Unavailable: Agouzoul (Injured), Xeka (Injured), Soumare (Suspended), Renato Sanches (Ineligible)
Doubtful: Soumaoro (Injured), Gabriel (Injured)
SAINT-ETIENNE
Predicted line-up (4-2-3-1): Ruffier; Debuchy, Moukoudi, Perrin, Trauco; Youssouf, M'Vila; Hamouma, Boudebouz, Denis Bouanga; Khazri
Unavailable: Saliba (Injured), Gabriel Silva (Injured), Monnet-Paquet (Injured), Abi (Injured), Fofana (Injured), Honorat (Injured), Aholou (Injured)
Doubtful:
MATCH ANALYSIS
There is a real feel-good factor around Lille after the big-money signing of Renato Sanches from Bayern but the Portuguese midfielder will not play here. That move should lift the players and fans, giving Lille every chance of continuing their typically strong form at home against Saint-Etienne.
