Lille vs Sevilla prediction for Wednesday’s Champions League showdown at Stade Pierre-Mauroy in Villeneuve d’Ascq. One point from two matches is what Lille managed to collect so far as they host second-placed Sevilla with two points in matchday three of the UEFA Champions League group G fixtures. You can follow our free preview prediction and betting tips on this page.
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Lille desperate to find last season’s form
French champions Lille are having a shaky start to their season after shockingly beating PSG to the Ligue 1 title last season. In detail, Les Dogues lost four matches already this season in Ligue 1 and one in the Champions League. Notably, last season coach Gourvennec’s team lost just three matches in all season, that is in 38 games.
As a result of this deteriorating form, Lille find themselves in 11th position in Ligue 1 and fourth in UCL’s group G .. And to make things worse, in the last round Lille lost to newly-promoted Clermont 1-0 who had not won in their last seven matches. Consequently, coach Gourvennec must find a way to bring his team’s form back.
Sevilla may need to take some risks
Contrary to their opponents, Sevilla suffered their first defeat of the season in La Liga. That was against Granada two weeks ago. However, three draws made the Sevillistas lose six points in La Liga and lost the chance to go top of the table. Similarly, in the Champions League Julien Lopetegui’s team drew their first two matches and are second in the group behind Salzburg.
As for Sevilla’s recent statistics, they scored in eight of their last ten matches and had five clean sheets. Moreover, Lopetegui must be very content with his defense that let in just 0.5 goals per match in the last ten. Hence, the Rojiblancos must take some risks in this game and maybe go for all three points against a team that are struggling to get in top form.
Lille vs Sevilla Prediction
Lille are looking for their first win in the CL this season and they need to find it here. Otherwise, it could be very late if they want to battle for a place in the knockout stages of the UCL. As we know the third-placed team plays in the Europa League, but all clubs prefer the UCL.
As for Sevilla, they need to be more adventurous in front of the opposing team’s goal. To illustrate in their last game against Celta and despite winning 1-0 they only had two shots on target. Surely Lopetegui needs to instruct his midfielders to join the attack more.
Obviously, Sevilla are the favorites with the bookies paying 2.19 for a win. Given their recent form, we think it is a probability. However, to be on the safe side we will back a double chance and total goals combo at Vbet.
Lille vs Sevilla Betting Tips
Lille win or Sevilla win and over 1.5 goals 1.88 at Vbet
Draw or Sevilla win and Under 3.5 goals 1.58 at Vbet
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