Toulouse vs Lille prediction: expert analysis, possible lineups September 3, 2026
Ligue 1 France
In the 3rd round of Ligue 1, Toulouse will face Lille on September 3, 2026. The visitors will be looking to secure a victory.
Toulouse vs Lille team news and expert analysis
The club from the Stadium de Toulouse were a mid-table side last season. They finished ninth with 45 points, edging their rivals on additional criteria. However, they began the current campaign with a home defeat, losing 0-2 to Lyon. They then managed to earn a point away to Brest, drawing 2-2.
Lille managed to reclaim their place among the leading sides, finishing third with 61 points. They were just one point ahead of Lyon and two clear of Rennes and Marseille. Now under Davide Ancelotti, they made a confident start by comfortably beating Angers 2-0 away from home. They also impressed against PSG, earning a 2-2 draw with the country’s leading football powerhouse in a match where both sides exchanged goals.
Hidalgo and his teammates posted almost identical figures last season, scoring 1.42 goals per game while conceding 1.39. LOSC averaged 1.53 goals scored and 1.09 conceded per match.
Head to Head matches: Toulouse vs Lille
Lille’s 4-0 victory in April marked their fourth consecutive win over this opponent.
The visitors are once again considered favourites, although not overwhelming ones. We back Lille to win, but with the safety net of a draw-no-bet selection (odds – 1.60).
Toulouse vs Lille: key statistics and trends
- Toulouse have lost three of their last four matches
- Lille are unbeaten in five consecutive matches, although three of their last four have ended in draws
Toulouse vs Lille: Possible starting lineups
Toulouse play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible lineup): Restes - Tape, Nicolaisen, McKenzie, Diallo - Schmidt, Casseres - Gboho, Jorgensen, Vignolo - Hidalgo
Lille play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible lineup): Özer - Perraud, Alessandro Ribeiro, Ngoy, Tiago Santos - Bentaleb, Mukau - Onal, Haraldsson, Mbappé - Giroud
Place your bets on the upcoming match and follow your team’s position in the Ligue 1 standings.
