Ligue 1 side Lille take a handy two-goal cushion into tricky second leg in Czechia on Wednesday night as the French side look to book their place in the Champions League proper.
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Slavia Prague vs Lille prediction: Another low-scoring affair?
Key stats
- Slavia Prague have seen four of their last six matches in league and cup produce fewer than three goals.
- The host shave only lost one of their last six fixtures in all competitions.
- Lille drew their last away game in Europe 1-1 against Fenerbahce.
Correct score prediction: Slavia Prague 1-1 Lille
Slavia Prague haven't lost at home in any of their last 12 matches, including friendlies, while Lille have only been beaten once on the road in their last seven matches so you can see why we've backed a 1-1 draw on Wednesday.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Slavia Prague the slight favourite
- HOME: 6/4 (2.50) – 40%
- DRAW: 13/5 (3.60) – 27.8%
- AWAY: 19/10 (2.90) – 34.5%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Slavia Prague are the expected winner of this game with a probability of 40%, but expecting Lille to avoid defeat in Czechia.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: Lille dominate
Lille have won all of their previous three meetings with Slavia Prague, claiming a 2-0 win in France last week.
UEFA Champions League Qualifying 20/08/24
Lille
Slavia Prague
Slavia Prague preview: Really strong in their own backyard
Slavia Prague had made an unbeaten start to the new season in all competitions until they made the trip to Lille last week, picking up six wins and a draw.
Despite holding their hosts to a goalless draw at the interval, Slavia Prague conceded two second-half goals and now have a lot of work to do in the second leg to turn this tie in their favour.
Tomas Chory carries the club's main goal threat in Europe with two goals but is yet to register his first league goals for the club in his debut season since making the switch from Viktoria Plzen.
Predicted Lineup: Kinsky (GK), Holes, Ogbu, Zima, Diouf, Masopust, Provod, Dorley, Zafeiris, Schranz & Chory
Czech Republic First League 01/09/24
W
Pardubice
0
Slavia Prague
2
UEFA Champions League Qualifying 28/08/24
W
Lille
1
Slavia Prague
2
UEFA Champions League Qualifying 20/08/24
L
Lille
2
Slavia Prague
0
Czech Republic First League 17/08/24
W
FK Teplice
1
Slavia Prague
2
UEFA Champions League Qualifying 13/08/24
W
Union Saint Gilloise
0
Slavia Prague
1
Lille preview: Unbeaten so far this season
Lille's two best players in the Champions League qualifiers scored the goals that have given the French club a neat two-goal cushion against the Czechia opponents.
Jonathan David opened the scoring early in the second half and winger Edon Zhegrova made it 2-0 in the 77th minute as Lille's class shone through in the second 45.
David and Zhegrova have both netted two goals in the Champions League qualifiers this season so you wouldn't be surprised if one or the other scored in Czechia on Wednesday night.
Predicted Lineup: Chevalier (GK), Meunier, Gudmundsson, Diakite, Ribeiro, Santos, Andre, Cabella, Zhegrova, Haraldsson & David
France Ligue 1 01/09/24
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PSG
3
Lille
1
UEFA Champions League Qualifying 28/08/24
L
Slavia Prague
2
Lille
1
France Ligue 1 24/08/24
W
Angers
0
Lille
2
UEFA Champions League Qualifying 20/08/24
W
Slavia Prague
0
Lille
2
France Ligue 1 17/08/24
W
Reims
0
Lille
2
Player to watch – Edon Zhegrova
Lille's German-born Kosovo international winger has impressed since joining the French outfit in 2022.
The 25-year-old started his professional career in Belgium with Genk but moved to Basel in 2020 following a successful loan spell with the Swiss side.
Already has two goals in the qualifiers
After just two years in Switzerland, Lille signed Zhegrova and his last season with the French club proved to be his most successful, scoring 12 goals in 47 games across all competitions.
