The Matchday 8 clash in the 2024/25 Champions League group stage between Lille (France) and Feyenoord (Netherlands) will take place on January 29 at the Pierre Mauroy Stadium. Lille vs. Feyenoord: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Predicted lineups for Lille vs. Feyenoord
Lille (4-2-3-1): Lucas Chevalier – Gabriel Gudmundsson, Alessandro, Bafodé Diakité, Thomas Meunier – Ngalayel Mukau, Angel Gomes – Hákon Haraldsson, Rémy Cabella, Osame Sahraoui – Jonathan David.
Feyenoord (4-2-3-1): Justin Bijlow – Hugo Bueno, Dávid Hancko, Gernot Trauner, Gijs Smal – Bart Nieuwkoop, Anthony Milambo – Igor Paixão, Calvin Stengs, Anis Mussa – Santiago Giménez.
Lille
Bruno Génésio's side suffered a 1-2 away defeat to Liverpool in the last round. As a result, Lille's five-match unbeaten run in the Champions League (4 wins, 1 draw) came to an end. Furthermore, they failed to keep a clean sheet for the sixth time in the group stage. The French team has dropped to 12th in the standings, but their place in the playoffs is secure. They are still in contention for a direct spot in the Round of 16: to achieve this, they need to beat Feyenoord and hope for slip-ups from their rivals.
Defenders Thiago Santos and Samuel Umtiti, midfielders Matias Fernandez Pardo and Nabil Bentaleb, and forward Edon Zhegrova will miss the match due to injuries. Defender Aissa Mandi and midfielder Benjamin André are suspended.
- The club has not lost in regular time in 8 of their last 9 home matches in the Champions League (5 wins, 3 draws).
- The team scored exactly one or two goals in 90 minutes in 6 of their last 7 home encounters in the UCL.
- Lille has not conceded more than one goal in regular time in 7 of their last 9 home games in this European competition.
Feyenoord
In the previous round, Brian Priske's side confidently defeated Bayern Munich 3-0 at home. This victory was Feyenoord's fourth in the current Champions League campaign and their first by a large margin. Moreover, the team scored at least three goals for the fifth time in the group stage and kept a clean sheet for the first time. In the standings, the club has 13 points and has risen to 11th place, ahead of Lille only by the number of goals scored. The Dutch have already secured a place in the playoffs, and with a win, they can aim for a direct entry into the Round of 16.
Defender Jordan Lotomba, midfielders Jivai Zehiel, Ramiz Zerrouki, Hwang In-beom, and Quinten Timber will not play due to injuries.
- The club has not won in regular time in 9 of their last 11 away matches in the UCL (1 draw, 8 losses).
- The team has conceded at least two goals in 90 minutes in 8 of their last 11 away games in this European competition.
- At least four goals have been scored in regular time in 7 of Feyenoord's last 10 away matches in the Champions League.
Lille vs. Feyenoord: Match Prediction
The support of their fans often helps the French side to perform at their best. Lille does not sit back in their penalty area and tries to spend as much time as possible on the offensive. This approach pays off: in their last seven home matches in the UCL, the club's players have scored, including against opponents like Real Madrid, Juventus, and Chelsea.
Feyenoord can also be considered an attacking team – even away, the Dutch side scores regularly. In their last 11 away matches in the Champions League, the club failed to breach the opponent's defense only twice, and in the current campaign, they have scored three goals in each of their three away games. However, this style of play does not prevent Feyenoord from making defensive errors: in their last 13 away fixtures in the UCL, the Dutch have conceded, and in nine of those matches, at least twice.
I expect an active attacking game from both opponents in this match. My prediction: Both teams to score – yes
