Bitesize Prediction: Strasbourg vs Lille – 14/10/22

Competition: Ligue 1

Market: Both teams to score

Odds: 8/11 @ 888sport

Hoping to claim back-to-back victories on Friday night, Lille will make the trip to Strasbourg when this weekend’s Ligue 1 fixtures get underway.

Starting with the hosts, managing to find a route out of the relegation zone last weekend thanks to an action-packed display on the road, Strasbourg will be desperate to build off of that display. Eventually picking up a 3-2 victory against Angers, Julien Stéphan’s men still have the feel of a side seeking some much-needed stability. Looking over their shoulder at the bottom-three, Le Racing have managed to pick up a single win since opening the 2022/23 campaign. Marking their return from September’s international break with a 3-1 drumming at home against Rennes earlier in the month, Strasbourg have gained a reputation for their worrying issues at the back. Facing what could be another tough test on Friday night, Stéphan’s side have recorded just a single Ligue 1 clean sheet since back on May 14th.

As for the visitors, managing to make an immediate return to winning ways last weekend thanks to a 1-0 victory at home against Lens, Lille will be hoping to make up some ground in the European chase. However, suffering back-to-back 2-1 losses away at Lorient and Marseille, Paulo Fonseca’s men have struggled with their performances on the road. Nevertheless, looking to lay down a marker on Friday night and claim consecutive Ligue 1 victories for the first time since March, Les Dogues will be calling on their attacking talisman to spearhead their charge here. Bagging the winner against Lens last weekend Jonathan David has continued to impress since opening the 2022/23 campaign. Along with finding the net on international duties with Canada last month, the 22-year-old now has six goals in as many appearances for club and country.

Bet: Both teams to score at Strasbourg vs Lille 8/11 for Friday’s Ligue 1 battle @ 888sport