Lille vs Real Madrid Prediction 02 Oct 2024

⚽ Champions League - League phase - Round 2 Preview

📅 02 Oct 2024

⏰ 20:00 GMT +1

🏟 Stade Pierre-Mauroy (Villeneuve d'Ascq)

Lille’s recent 3-0 win over Le Havre in Ligue 1 was their first victory in over a month, a period that also included their 2-0 defeat to Sporting CP on Champions League matchday one. The French side faces an even greater challenge now as reigning European champions Real Madrid visit for their first-ever head-to-head clash. Lille hasn’t won any of their last four home games against Spanish opposition (D3, L1), but their recent European form at Stade Pierre-Mauroy has been impressive, with seven wins in their last eight home games (D1). Real Madrid’s visit will certainly test that resilience.

For Real Madrid, their Champions League campaign started with a solid 3-1 victory over Stuttgart. However, a fiery Madrid derby against Atlético on Sunday saw them settle for a 1-1 draw after crowd issues briefly interrupted the game. Despite Lille’s strong home form in Europe, Real Madrid boasts an excellent record in the Champions League away from home, winning six of their seven games since May 2023. However, their trips to France haven’t been as successful recently, managing only one win from their last four visits (D1, L2), all against PSG.

Where to watch Lille vs Real Madrid?

📺 Link to watch Lille vs Real Madrid Live Stream on TV

📋Players to watch:

• Edon Zhegrova (Lille): In-form winger Zhegrova has been instrumental for Lille, contributing two goals and one assist in his last two games. Known for his late-game heroics, he’ll be a key player against Madrid’s defense.
• Éder Militão (Real Madrid): The Brazilian defender not only provides defensive solidity but also poses a goal threat, having scored three times in his last four matches for the club.

⚡️Match Facts:

• Lille have won seven of their last eight European home games (D1).
• Real Madrid have scored after the 80th minute in each of their last four UCL matches.
• Real Madrid have won only one of their last four UCL trips to France.

💡 Lille vs Real Madrid Prediction

Real Madrid’s experience in the Champions League and Lille’s inconsistency this season suggest that the Spanish giants may have the upper hand. However, Lille’s strong home form in Europe could make this a tighter contest than expected. Expect a closely fought match, with Madrid’s firepower likely securing them a hard-fought win in the later stages of the game.

Lille vs Real Madrid Betting Tips

• Real Madrid to win.
• Both teams to score.
• Over 2.5 goals in the match.