Lille vs Feyenoord: Match Preview, Predictions & Lineups

Fixture: Lille vs Feyenoord

Date: Wednesday, 29 January 2025

Kick-off Time: 20:00 CET

Venue: Stade Pierre Mauroy, Villeneuve d'Ascq

Competition: UEFA Champions League, Matchday 8

Lille host Feyenoord in a crucial Matchday 8 fixture of the UEFA Champions League. Both teams, level on 13 points, have already qualified for the knockout stages but will battle to finish higher in the standings. This match marks their first-ever competitive meeting in UEFA competitions, making it an intriguing encounter between French and Dutch heavyweights.

• Previous Meetings: None
  

• Record: 0 Wins, 1 Draw, 5 Losses
• Goals Scored: 5
• Goals Conceded: 14
  

• Record: 3 Wins, 5 Draws, 2 Losses
• Goals Scored: 11
• Goals Conceded: 12
  

• Last 5 Matches (All Competitions): L-L-W-D-D
• Most Recent Champions League Result: Liverpool 2-1 Lille (UCL Matchday 7)
• Key Stat: Lille are unbeaten in their last 11 home European matches (W9, D2), including a 1-0 win against holders Real Madrid earlier in this campaign.
  

• Last 5 Matches (All Competitions): W-D-W-L-L
• Most Recent Result: Feyenoord 3-0 Bayern Munich (UCL Matchday 7)
• Key Stat: Feyenoord have won just three of their last 16 away matches in the Champions League proper, though one came this season (3-1 vs Benfica).
  

Formation: Likely 4-2-3-1 under Bruno Génésio.

Key Players:

• Jonathan David: Lille’s leading scorer in the competition with five goals. His clinical finishing will be critical to Lille’s attacking output.
• Edon Zhegrova: The Kosovo international has provided creativity and goals, he has looked a major threat in the UCL this season.
• Alexsandro: With 60 recovered balls, the Brazilian centre-back has been one of Lille’s defensive stalwarts.

Suspensions/Injuries:

• Aïssa Mandi (Suspended)
• Benjamin André (Suspended)
• Nabil Bentaleb ruled out due to a heart issue. 
• Samuel Umtiti ruled out due to a knee injury.
• Tiago Santos ruled out due to a cruciate ligament tear.
• Matia Fernadez-Pardo ruled out due to an ankle ligament injury.
  

Formation: Likely 4-3-3 under Brian Priske.

Key Players:

• Igor Paixão: With four assists this season, the Brazilian winger has been instrumental in creating chances for Feyenoord.
• Santiago Giménez: The Mexican forward has been in red-hot form, scoring four goals in the UCL so far this season.
• Dávid Hancko: The Slovakian defender provides stability at the back while being a threat from set pieces.

Suspensions/Injuries:

• Ibrahim Osman: At risk of suspension with a booking.
• Jordan Lotomba ruled out due to a lower leg fracture.
• Calvin Stengs ruled out due to a hamstring injury.
• Ramiz Zerrouki ruled out due to an unknown injury. 
• Gjivai Zechiël ruled out due to an unknown injury. 
• In-beom Hwang ruled out due to an unknown injury. 
• Quinten Timber ruld out due to a knee injury.
• Quilindschy Hartman ruled due to knee surgery. 

Lille will look to dominate possession and leverage their strong home form to gain an advantage. Their attacking approach will revolve around Jonathan David’s movement and Zhegrova’s creativity. Lille’s defensive solidity at home will also be a key factor, though the absence of Mandi and André could impact their structure.

Feyenoord’s strategy will rely on quick transitions and exploiting Lille's defensive gaps in the absence of key players. Santiago Giménez will be a focal point in attack, supported by Paixão’s runs on the flanks. Feyenoord’s resilience in tough away fixtures will be tested against a Lille side strong at home.

Lille 2-2 Feyenoord

A closely contested match is expected, with both sides showcasing their attacking prowess. Lille’s strong home form might be counterbalanced by Feyenoord’s efficiency in attack.

Feyenoord’s last victory on French soil came in 1963 when they defeated Reims 1-0 in the European Cup quarter-final.

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