Following contrasting results in the previous UEFA Europa League matchday, Young Boys and Lille take on each other at Stadion Wankdorf in Bern on Thursday, 11 December, with both sides targeting a crucial victory.
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Young Boys vs Lille prediction: Mastiffs to beat the Boys from Bern
Key stats
- Red Star Belgrade are on a four-match winless streak across all competitions.
- The Red-Whites have secured points in three latest European outings on home soil.
- Lille have won three of their six competitive away games this season (W3, D3).
- The Mastiffs have won three of their last four road trips in Europe (L1).
Correct score prediction: Young Boys 1-2 Lille
No team has registered more losses (11) over the last two seasons in Europe than Young Boys. Gerardo Seoane’s men have now lost back-to-back UEL fixtures, making it three losses across their five games in the continental tournament.
On the other hand, Bruno Genesio’s side have claimed maximum points across their last four competitive fixtures, including a 4-0 thrashing of Dinamo Zagreb last matchday. However, they will need to overturn their poor away form of late, which includes a 1-0 loss to Red Star Belgrade in their previous European trip.
Lille have enough firepower to damage Young Boys’ hopes of ascending the league table – we expect them to win by the narrowest of margins.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Lille all the way
- HOME: 7/2 (4.50) – 22.2%
- DRAW: 3/1 (4.00) – 25%
- AWAY: 4/6 (1.66) – 60.2%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Young Boys have conceded 12 goals across their five opening matches in the Europa League. They are clearly the underdogs in this matchup with 7/2 (4.50) odds, which suggests a minority 22.2% probability of success.
Lille are in search of just their second victory in five games when they visit Bern. Les Dogues carry 4/6 (1.66) odds in their favour – a 60.2% win probability rate.
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Most recent H2Hs: First meeting
Young Boys and Lille have never met before in European competition, adding a layer of uncertainty to this encounter.
Young Boys preview: Can they capitalise on their home advantage?
Ebrima Colley, Facinet Conte, Edmilson Fernandes and Mats Seiler are sidelined with injuries, while Armin Gigovic is suspended with a red card.
Predicted lineup: Keller (GK), Janko, Zoukrou, Benito, Hadjam, Raveloson, Lauper, Males, Pech, Virginius & Monteiro
Last five matches:
- Sion 2-0 Young Boys (Swiss Super League)
- Servette 4-4 Young Boys (Swiss Super League)
- Aston Villa 2-1 Young Boys (UEFA Europa League)
- Young Boys 5-0 Winterthur (Swiss Super League)
- St. Gallen 1-4 Young Boys (Swiss Super League)
Lille preview: Favourites all the way
Ousmane Toure, Alxasandro, Marc Caillard, Calvin Verdonk and Andre Gomes are the players sidelined for Bruno Genesio, while Lille’s top scorer in the UEL, Hamza Igamane, could also miss this encounter due to injury.
Predicted lineup: Ozer (GK), Meunier, Ngoy, Mandi, Perraud, Andre, Bentaleb, Mukau, Mbappe Lottin, Correia & Giroud
Last five matches:
- Lille 1-0 Marseille (Ligue 1)
- Le Havre 0-1 Lille (Ligue 1)
- Lille 4-0 Dinamo Zagreb (UEFA Europa League
- Lille 4-2 Paris FC (Ligue 1)
- Strasbourg 2-0 Lille(Ligue 1)
Player to watch: Benjamin Andre
Lille midfielder Andre has been instrumental in the club’s recent successes, including a goal in the 4-0 victory against Dinamo Zagreb. He also put in convincing displays in the recent 1-0 victories over Le Havre and Marseille respectively. With two goals already in the Europa League, Andre will prove vital for Lille’s chances of triumph in Bern.