Lille face a tough task to secure their first points in this season's Champions League on Wednesday night when they play host to Spanish giants Real Madrid.
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Lille vs Real Madrid prediction: Goals expected at the Stade Pierre-Mauroy
Key Stats
- Over 2.5 goals have been produced in three of Real Madrid's last four matches.
- Both teams have scored in three of Lille's last six fixtures.
- Each of Real Madrid's last four matches have ended with both teams scoring.
Correct score prediction: Lille 1-3 Real Madrid
On paper, we have this down as an away win. Real Madrid are unbeaten in all competitions and have scored three or more goals in three of their last four outings but have failed to keep a single clean sheet in their last four attempts.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Real the clear favourite
- HOME: 21/4 (6.25) – 16%
- DRAW: 7/2 (4.50) – 22.2%
- AWAY: 5/9 (1.56) – 64.3%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Real Madrid are the expected winner of this game with a probability of 64.3% and we tend to agree with the bookmaker's prediction.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: Never met before
Wednesday marks an historic night for Lille and Real Madrid as it is the first time these two clubs have ever faced one another competitively.
Lille preview: Lost three of last six in all competitions
Lille sit fifth in the Ligue 1 table following their 3-0 win over Le Havre at the weekend.
Canadian forward Jonathan David has made an impressive start to the season with seven goals in all competitions, including the Champions League qualifiers.
Ngal'ayel Mukau, Arnar Haraldsson, Ismaily, Nabil Bentaleb and Samuel Umtiti won't feature for the French side on Wednesday due to injury.
Predicted lineup: Chevalier (GK), Gudmundsson, Diakite, Ribeiro, Santos, Andre, Andre Gomes, Angel Gomes, Zhegrova, David & Sahraoui
UEFA Champions League 02/10/24
W
Real Madrid
0
Lille
1
France Ligue 1 28/09/24
W
Le Havre
0
Lille
3
France Ligue 1 21/09/24
D
Strasbourg
3
Lille
3
UEFA Champions League 17/09/24
L
Sporting
2
Lille
0
France Ligue 1 13/09/24
L
St Etienne
1
Lille
0
Real Madrid preview: Yet to taste defeat in league or cup
Real Madrid sit three points behind Barcelona in the La Liga table despite not losing any games this season.
Carlo Ancelotti's side were held to a 1-1 draw by local rivals Atletico Madrid on Sunday. Real looked like they were going to win the game 1-0 until a stoppage-time equaliser from the hosts saw the game end in a 1-1 draw.
Kylian Mbappe is the big miss for the visitors this week and the Frenchman is joined on the sidelines by Brahim Díaz, Daniel Ceballos and David Alaba.
Predicted lineup: Courtois (GK), Carvajal, Rudiger, Mendy, Militao, Modric, Valverde, Tchouameni, Bellingham, Junior & Rodrygo
UEFA Champions League 02/10/24
L
Lille
1
Real Madrid
0
Spain La Liga 29/09/24
D
Atletico Madrid
1
Real Madrid
1
Spain La Liga 24/09/24
W
CD Alaves
2
Real Madrid
3
Spain La Liga 21/09/24
W
Espanyol
1
Real Madrid
4
UEFA Champions League 17/09/24
W
VfB Stuttgart
1
Real Madrid
3
Player to watch: Vinicius Junior
Vinicius Junior was arguably the star man in the Real Madrid team last season but the addition of Kylian Mbappe in the summer has seen the Brazilian take a back seat to the Frenchman.
However, Mbappe is currently injured after making a fine start to his Real Madrid career which means that Vinicius Junior will once again take the spotlight for the Spanish club in the Champions League on Wednesday night.
Junior will provide the main focal point in the absence of Mbappe
Junior has scored three La Liga goals this season, two of which have come from the penalty spot, and he will be eager to open his account in the Champions League against Lille this week.
