Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the UEFA Champions League match.
Jose Mourinho’s fast start as Fenerbahce manager continues with the next Champions League qualifying round, where Lille is the opponent. During the off-season, Lille also had changes, Paulo Fonseco got promoted and went to Milan and Bruno Génésio became the new head coach.
Lille
With the new coach Lille had three wins in friendly matches, playing carefully in defence (three games with total under 2.5). Jonathan David and Edon Zhegrova responsible for attacks. The team couldn’t sell their key players, and they don’t want to lower their transfer price. The French club will likely start the Champions League with a 4-5-1 formation, focusing on defence. That’s how they played against Celta Vigo (3:1).
Fenerbahçe
Fenerbahçe was expected to beat Lugano easily, not worrying too much about defence (4:3 and 2:1). Of course, Mourinho has some top-players in attack, but in the crucial matches he will focus on defencive football. In the return leg against the Swiss team, Fenerbahçe allowed only four shots on target.
Lille - Fenerbahçe Prediction
In France Lille and Fenerbahçe will be careful and study each other. They won’t create many chances, as neither team wants to let their opponent get ahead.
