Toulouse vs Lille Prediction & Betting Tips (25 February)

Victorious in the Coupe de France last year, Toulouse distinguished itself on the European scene by taking 2nd place in its Europa League group this fall, ahead of LASK and Union Saint Gilloise and only behind Liverpool. Opposed to Benfica in the play-offs, Carles Martinez's men were beaten to the wire in Portugal and they were unable to reverse the situation on Thursday during the 0-0 return despite an excellent performance. In the championship, the Violets have been blowing hot and cold lately with checkered results. Beaten at home by Lens 0-2 and Nantes 1-2, the players of the Pink City were on the other hand able to offer themselves 2 successes away from their bases against Reims 2-3 and Monaco 1-2 last week. For its part, Lille could well finish on the podium at the end of the season.

Losc is in any case well in the race to finish on the box since it occupies a very correct 4th place with only one small point behind the 3rd step of the podium occupied by Nice. Not always sovereign on the road, the Mastiffs were held in check by Montpellier 0-0 and beaten by PSG 3-1. Fortunately for them, they are still just as serious at home and they brilliantly won their matches against Lille 4-0 and Le Havre 3-0.

Replacement Genreau and winger Zakaria Aboukhlal are still missing from Toulouse. Still absent on Thursday for personal reasons, midfielder Schmidt is uncertain. On the other hand, Chilean left-back Suazo will make his return this Sunday after being suspended for an accumulation of yellow cards during the trip to Louis II. Offensively, the two prolific attackers Dallinga (12 TCC goals) and Magri (4 TCC goals) should be able to appear in the group as should the latest winter recruits Gboho (ex-Rennes) and Babicka. On the other hand, last week, the two scorers were the defender Logan Costa and the midfielder Sierro with a clever free kick.

The precious defender Diakité (3 goals) has a small chance of returning this week but not the winger Ivan Cavaleiro , the former world champion Umtiti and the new recruit Ilic who will not be able to go to the Stadium, all injured. The relatively little-used Miramon is also on the floor at the moment while captain Benjamin André is suspended for an accumulation of yellow cards (just like coach Paulo Fonseca). Author of a hat-trick last weekend, Canadian striker Jonathan David reached the mark of 11 goals scored in the championship. Behind him, the Turk Yazici (4 goals) and the interesting Zeghrova (3 goals) and Gudmundsson could also start.