Following their respective defeats in the UEFA Europa League, Lille and Dinamo Zagreb, separated by just one point in the league-phase table, take on each other for bragging rights at the Stade Pierre-Mauroy on Thursday, 27 November.
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Lille vs Dinamo Zagreb prediction: Mastiffs to beat the Blues in Lille
Key stats
- Lille have won only two of their previous five outings across all competitions.
- The Mastiffs have won each of their last three competitive home outings.
- Dinamo Zagreb are on a two-match winning streak, scoring 10 goals in the process.
- The Citizens have scored the joint-fourth highest goals after four rounds (7).
Correct score prediction: Lille 3-1 Dinamo Zagreb
Lille endured a two-match losing streak before the international break, including a 1-0 UEL loss to Red Star Belgrade, before turning things around with a 4-2 win over Paris FC in their first match on home turf since the start of November. Bruno Genesio’s men have now won three straight home fixtures, scoring 11 and conceding just thrice in the process.
On the other hand, Dinamo Zagreb have won back-to-back matches across the Croatian league and the cup, but their away form is a cause for concern – having won just once across their last five competitive trips.
Both sides tasted defeats in their respective outings last UEL matchday, and will be keen to turn things around. However, everything points towards a Lille victory in this matchup, thanks to their home advantage.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Favourites by a considerable margin
- HOME: 4/7 (1.57) – 63%
- DRAW: 10/3 (4.33) – 23%
- AWAY: 17/4 (5.25) – 19%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The Lille faithful will be eager to see their side overturn their two-match losing streak in the Europa League. Les Dogues are backed by odds of 4/7 (1.57), indicating a 63% chance of success at Stade Pierre-Mauroy.
Dinamo Zagreb slumped to their first UEL defeat as Celta Vigo shipped three past them without reply. The visitors are priced at 17/4 (5.25) odds, implying a 19% probability of success away at Lille.
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Most recent H2Hs: Never met before
The two sides have never met before. However, there is much history between the sides from France and Croatia. Lille are unbeaten against Croatian opposition in four outings (W2, D2), while Dinamo are winless in 13 European clashes against Ligue 1 teams (D3, L10).
Lille preview: Long list of absentees
Alexsandro, Ousmane Toure, Fernandez-Pardo, Marc Caillard and Andre Gomes are confirmed absentees, while Osame Sahraoui is also questionable to play a part in this clash.
Predicted lineup: Ozer (GK), Santos, Mandi, Mbemba, Perraud, Bouaddi, Bentaleb, Broholm, Haraldsson, Correia & Igamane
Last five matches:
- Lille 4-2 Paris FC (Ligue 1)
- Strasbourg 2-0 Lille (Ligue 1)
- Red Star Belgrade 1-0 Lille (UEFA Europa League)
- Lille 1-0 Angers (Ligue 1)
- Nice 2-0 Lille (Ligue 1)
Dinamo preview: A first ever win against French opposition?
Maro Kovacecvic has no fresh injury or suspension concerns, although he will miss the services of aul Torrente, Moreno Zivkovic and Moris Valincic.
Predicted lineup: Nevistic (GK), Pierre-Gabriel, Dominguez, McKenna, Goda, Zajc, Misic, Lisica, Ljubicic, Hoxha & Bakrar
Last five matches:
- Dinamo 3-1 Varazdin (Croatian Football League)
- Karlovac 0-7 Dinamo (Croatian Cup)
- Istra 1961 2-1 Dinamo (Croatian Football League)
- Dinamo 0-3 Celta Vigo (UEFA Europa League)
- Dinamo 2-1 Rijeka (Croatian Football League)
Player to watch: Hamza Igamane
With three strikes to his name in four Europa League games, Igamane is Lille’s most lethal threat up front. The Moroccan forward last found the back of the net in Lille’s 6-1 victory over Metz, but has since fired blanks, including in his side’s latest loss to Red Star Belgrade. However, Dinamo will need to keep a close eye on the 23-year-old.