Monaco vs Lille prediction: FRANCE: Ligue 1 betting tips on match 2024-04-23 19:00.
[p]After suffering some inconsistent form throughout the majority of the season, Monaco have really turned a corner in recent months as they begin this latest Ligue 1 matchday sat in second spot thanks to their current seven-match unbeaten league run (W5, D2). Despite being reduced to nine men at the weekend in the dying embers of their outing against Brest, the Red and Whites secured a 2-0 victory and, with just five matches to play, they continue to edge closer to Champions League qualification. [/p]
[p]It’s clear to see that much of Monaco’s return to form of late has stemmed from defensive improvements, as they’ve now kept clean sheets in four of their latest seven league matches, including each of the last two. The hosts will have to be at their very best to make that three in succession for the first time since April 2021 though, as they entertain league rivals Lille who they’ve beaten just once across the last seven league H2Hs (D3, L3).  [/p]
[p]That will come as extra welcome inspiration for Paulo Fonseca’s side who make the long journey south knowing that taking victory this midweek would move them above their opposition on goal difference and back into Ligue 1’s top three spots. Much like Monaco, the Mastiffs have found some fantastic league form at the perfect time, as their hard-fought 1-0 success over Strasbourg on Sunday made it six without defeat (W4, D2). [/p]
[p]But wedged in the middle of that run was the disappointment of their UEFA Conference League penalty shoot-out loss to Aston Villa, and overall, Lille have been poor travellers this campaign which could raise question marks ahead of this crucial outing. The visitors have won just three of their 14 away league games this term (D7, L4), scoring only 14 times in the process – a tally that only three teams in the league have produced fewer than. Â [/p]
[p]Players to watch: Six of Takumi Minamino’s eight league goals for Monaco this term have come in the first half, whilst Lille’s Jonathan David netted his 17th league goal of the season at the weekend, just his third to arrive before the 15th minute. [/p]
[p]Hot streak: Six combined red cards have been shown across Monaco’s last four Ligue 1 matches. [/p]