Crvena Zvezda v Lille

Lille were poor in the 1st leg in France and Crvena Zvezda grabbed a 1-0 win to defend In Serbia – which side will prevail?

Crvena Zvezda v Lille Stadium Rajko Mitic 18:45 CET

Team News:

Almost full squad availability for home side, just Vladimir Lucic suspended.

Huge injury list for Lille who are without Mbappe Jr, Toure, Caillard, Alexandro and Meunier.

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Formations:

4-2-3-1 for the home side, well organised defence with good creativity up front and quick transitions.

4-2-3-1 for Lille also but injuries will mean a reshuffle for the visitors.

Statistics:

Referee: Anthony Taylor (ENG) (Average cards 3.77 Yellow 0.18 Red)

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Match Preview:

Crvena Zvezda ended the group stage in 15th with 4 wins from 8 games. At home they are unbeaten so far with 2 wins and 2 draws. Recent form is great with 8 games unbeaten and 6 consecutive wins.

Lille ended the group in 18th, 2 points below the home side. Away form was poor with 1 win and 3 losses from 4 games. Recent form is mixed with 2 wins, 2 draws and 2 losses. In Ligue 1 they sit in 5th but are miles off PSG with a 17-point gap on them.

Betting Preview:

The first leg finished 1–0 in favour of Crvena Zvezda, who created several opportunities to extend their advantage. Lille began the match poorly but improved after the break, though they still struggled to produce any clear chances. With the home side’s strong defensive organisation, they should be able to keep things tight once again. A draw looks likely here, with the Serbians well‑placed to progress.