Lille will be on the road on September 3. They will attempt to maintain their unbeaten start to the Ligue 1 season when they take on Toulouse.

Toulouse Aiming to End Winless Run

Jens Berthel Askou’s Toulouse will continue their search for a first 2026-27 victory on Thursday. Les Violets have failed to win in two Ligue 1 fixtures, picking up just a single point from clashes against Lyon and Brest.

Toulouse must show defensive improvement after allowing at least two goals in each of their previous four fixtures. Jacen Russell-Rowe will be a key player in the final third after registering two goals in his last four starts.

Yann Gboho will provide a threat from wide, having racked up two assists in his previous four appearances. Askou will have no fresh injury concerns to contend with on Thursday.

Toulouse predicted lineup vs Lille (4-2-3-1): Restes; Diallo, McKenzie, Nicolaisen, Tape; Casseres, Vossoh; Vignolo, Jorgensen, Gboho; Russell-Rowe

Lille Protecting Unbeaten Start to the Season

Davide Ancelotti has enjoyed an excellent start to his managerial reign at Lille, with the French club avoiding defeat in their opening two fixtures at the start of the 2026-27 season.

Les Dogues have scored at least twice in both domestic outings, and they likely will be frustrated after throwing away a 2-0 lead against PSG in second-half injury time on Friday. With two goals scored in his first three starts, Hákon Haraldsson has begun this term on a strong note.

Olivier Giroud has also proven to be a key player after accumulating three goal involvements in two Ligue 1 outings. Ancelotti will be without Tanguy Nianzou and Hamza Igamane for the trip to Toulouse.

Lille predicted lineup vs Toulouse (4-2-3-1): Ozer; Santos, Ngoy, Alexsandro, Perraud; Andre, Bentaleb; Mbappe, Haraldsson, Correia; Giroud

Toulouse vs Lille Prediction

  • Safe Tip: Over 1.5 Goals
  • Odds: 1.3 (22Bet)
  • 22Bet Booking Code: MK8C6
  • Correct score prediction: Toulouse 1-3 Lille

Key stats:

  • Over 1.5 goals have been scored in every one of Toulouse’s last six fixtures.
  • Lille have scored at least twice in their opening two Ligue 1 games.
  • A minimum of two goals have found the net in each of the previous ten head-to-heads.

Over 1.5 goals looks like the standout selection on Thursday. At least two goals have been scored in each of the previous six fixtures involving Toulouse, with the French club conceding at least twice in the previous four.

Lille’s attacking quality has shone in the opening weeks of the season, with four goals scored in clashes against PSG and Angers.

The head-to-head trends also support the chances of a high-scoring affair, with over 1.5 goals being scored in each of their last ten meetings.

Toulouse vs Lille Prediction, Value Tip

  • Value Tip: Lille
  • Odds: 2.15 (22Bet)
  • 22Bet Booking Code: N4ZC6

A victory for the visitors is the value play to consider this week. Lille have made a red-hot start to the season, accumulating four points from their two fixtures. Their attacking quality has seen them score four goals, which is notable against a Toulouse side who have conceded at least twice in their last four.

The head-to-head trends also support an away win, as Lille have recorded victories in each of their last four encounters against Toulouse.

Verdict: Over 1.5 Goals (1.3) — Toulouse 1-3 Lille