Lille v Valenciennes predictions

Match	Date	Selection	Bet	Odds	Bet now
Lille v Valenciennes predictions Ligue 1, France	27/10/2012 17:00	asian handicap	Valenciennes + 0.75	2.08	Bet at VCbet
Betting prediction was written by Guillaume

LILLE V VALENCIENNES PREDICTIONS AND PREVIEW: BETTING STATS

Lille, currently 11^th of the league, is confirming game after game that they do have some deep issues in playmaking. They have 2 wins, 5 draws and 2 losses, for a total of 11 points. Valenciennes is the traditional surprise of the beginning of the championship. Standing in the 5^th position, they are a scoring machine at the moment. 12 goals scored in their last 3 games, including 4 against Marseille who was unbeaten before that game, and last weekend, they crushed Lorient 6-1 (with a 1^st red card for Lorient at the 19^th minute though). They have a record of 4-3-2 so far.

TEAM NEWS AND RUN OF PLAY

A couple months ago, no one could have thought that Valenciennes would be above Lille in the ranking after 9 games. But the fact that new Lille’s offensive players, such as Marvin Martin and Salomon Kalou, are being so disappointing, plus the injury of the captain Rio Mavuba, changed this team a lot. They were known as the most attractive and offensive team of the league, and so far this season they just look like a random team looking for its identity. On the opposite, Valenciennes is now feeling a sense of euphoria after two huge wins, 4-1 over Marseille, and 6-1 against Lorient, interrupted by a still nice 2-2 draw in Toulouse.

LILLE V VALENCIENNES PREDICTIONS: 1X2 BETTING PREVIEW

Lille is seen as favorite in that game, with an odd of 1.62. The draw is at 3.88, and the away win is at 6.55, all with Pinnacle. I don’t see much value on Lille, and Valenciennes is not so impressive away, so I would try a draw.

LILLE V VALENCIENNES PREDICTIONS: ASIAN HANDICAP PREVIEW

The Asian handicap is set at Lille -0.75 at 1.87 with 188bet, and Valenciennes +0.75 is at 2.08 with Betvictor. Lille has beaten this handicap only once at home, and they will be tired after their game in Champion’s league against Bayern Munich, so I back the away side here.

LILLE V VALENCIENNES PREDICTIONS: TOTAL GOALS PREVIEW

The under 2.5 is slight favorite, as it is set at 1.89 with Pinnacle, and the Over 2.5 is at 2.06 with Betfair. Lille’s games have an average of 2.4 goals this season, and Valenciennes’ ones have an average of 3.1 goals. I will go for the Over, but it might be quite a tight game, so a small stake is advised.