Lille were a very impressive outfit last season in both Ligue 1 and the Europa Conference League, but with Jonathan David looking to leave it could be a different story this time. Celta Vigo know they must improve on last campaign's 13th-place finish after winning just 10 matches.
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Lille vs Celta Vigo Prediction: Les Dogues looking for continued improvements
Key stats
- Lille only lost seven league games last season
- Celta Vigo have never beaten a French side in a competitive affair
- Les Dogues are winless in their last two friendlies
Correct score prediction: Lille 3-1 Celta Vigo
With pre-season now well and truly underway, a lot of clubs are starting to get their players back into training following as summer of international football tournaments and Lille are no different. If Les Dogues can get Jonathan Dvaid back into the squad, then he should elevate them well above any level that Celta Vigo bring.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Lille regarded as the better team on paper
- Home: 6/4 (2.5) – 40%
- Draw: 5/2 (3.5) – 28.6%
- Away: 17/10 (2.7) – 37%
Lille have been installed as the favourites for this clash, although not by much. Les Dogues were impressive last campaign and almost went very deep in Europe if it wasn't for an unfortunate penalty shoot-out defeat.
When this clash comes around, we are going to be very interested in the BTTS & Lille to win. Celta Vigo do boast some attacking talent and can cause problems to a Lille defence now without Lenny Yorro. Do check out our free betting tips page if you don't fancy both teams scoring or backing an outright winner.
Most recent H2Hs: Celta Vigo hold a slim advantage
There has only ever been one meeting between Lille and Celta Vigo in recent times and that was in 2019. Much like this upcoming clash, it was a pre-season friendly and with home advantage, Celta Vigo ran out 1-0 winners.
Europe Friendlies 27/07/19
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Lille Preview: A chance to get back on track
It's now two games without a win in pre-season for Lille which is something they'll be desperate to put right. They've been without some of their stars from last campaign, but a win here would certainly calm a few nerves,
Predicted lineup: Chevalier (GK), Ismaily, Alexsandro, Diakite, Meunier, Mukau, Andre, Gomes, Haraldsson, Cabella, David
France Ligue 1 10/05/25
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Brest
2
Lille
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France Ligue 1 04/05/25
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Marseille
1
Lille
1
France Ligue 1 27/04/25
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Angers
0
Lille
2
France Ligue 1 20/04/25
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Auxerre
1
Lille
3
France Ligue 1 12/04/25
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Toulouse
1
Lille
2
Celta Vigo Preview: Os Celestes to maintain early form
Os Celestes have been looking very good in pre-season and in fact, are yet to lose a game which has included a draw away to Benfica. So, if Celta Vigo can maintain this style of play and momentum they could be in line for a successful campaign.
Predicted lineup: Villar (GK), Manquillo, Dominguez, Jailson, Carreira, Damian, Sotelo, Cervi, Duran, Iglesias, Aspas
Spain La Liga 13/05/25
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Real Sociedad
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Celta Vigo
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Sevilla
2
Celta Vigo
3
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Real Madrid
3
Celta Vigo
2
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Villarreal
0
Celta Vigo
3
Spain La Liga 19/04/25
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Barcelona
4
Celta Vigo
3
Player to watch: Iago Aspas
Last time out was the first in which Iago Aspas failed to reach double figures in La Liga, but he only missed out by one goal and made up for that by registering 10 assists.
Aspas has got 141 La Liga goals to his name since joining Celta Vigo in 2015 and at 36 he's still not showing any signs of slowing down, so Os Celestes will be relying on the Spaniard once again.