Lille and Slavia Prague will face off in the first leg of the Champions League playoffs on Tuesday at Stade du Hainaut in Valenciennes, as Lille's home stadium is unavailable due to the Olympics. Both teams are eager to secure an advantage to carry into the second leg next week.
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Lille advanced to this stage after a dramatic extra-time win over Fenerbahce, with Jonathan David’s late goal securing a 3-2 aggregate victory. Now under new manager Bruno Genesio, Lille aims to reach the group stages for the first time in three years, having started their domestic season with a 2-0 win over Reims.
Slavia Prague, led by key summer signing Tomas Chory, have been in good form and are determined to pose a challenge. They’ve been consistent in European competitions, making them formidable opponents for Lille.
Slavia Prague, led by key summer signing Tomas Chory, have been in good form and are determined to pose a challenge. They’ve been consistent in European competitions, making them formidable opponents for Lille.
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Lille will be without suspended Aissa Mandi and injured Angel Gomes. However, key players like Jonathan David, Thomas Meunier, and Hakon Haraldsson are set to start.
For Slavia, Chory will lead the attack, supported by Mojmir Chytil, Lukas Provod, and captain Lukas Masopust.
Predicted Lineup
Slavia Prague: Kinsky; Holes, Ogbu, Zima; Masopust, Dorley, Zafeiris, Diouf; Schranz, Chory, Provod.
Lille: Chevalier; Meunier, Diakite, Alexsandro, Gudmundsson; Santos, Mukau, Andre; Cabella, Haraldsson; David.
Key Insights and Predictions
1. Slavia has scored in 13 of their last 14 European matches.
2. Six of Lille's last seven games have seen both teams score.
3. Lille previously defeated Slavia Prague twice in the 2009/10 Europa League.
4. Previous encounters between these teams have averaged 5 goals, with both sides scoring 100% of the time.
2. Six of Lille's last seven games have seen both teams score.
3. Lille previously defeated Slavia Prague twice in the 2009/10 Europa League.
4. Previous encounters between these teams have averaged 5 goals, with both sides scoring 100% of the time.
Odds Market on MSport
1. Lille Win: 1.82 odds
2. Slavia Praha Win: 4.48 odds
3. Draw: 3.79 odds
4. Over 2.5: 2.04 odds
5. Under 2.5: 1.82 odds
6. BTTS: 1.95 odds
Expect a competitive and potentially high-scoring match as both teams look to take a decisive step towards the Champions League group stage.
