Lille take on the visitors Juventus in the round 4 match of UEFA Champions League group stage. The match will be played on Tuesday, November 5th at Stade Pierre-Mauroy (Villeneuve d'Ascq).
Lille shows a solid level of football. Last season, Lille left a mixed impression. On one hand, they lost the battle with rising star Brest, yet still managed to secure a respectable 4th place finish. This position qualified them for the Champions League, albeit in the preliminary rounds. Bruno Génésio, who took over after Paulo Fonseca returned to Serie A with AC Milan, has been doing well both domestically and in European competitions. Over the summer, David and the team triumphed over Fenerbahçe and Slavia Prague in the qualifiers. In the main round, after a 0-2 loss to Sporting in Lisbon, the French side bounced back with wins over Real Madrid and Atlético Madrid.
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Following a couple of modest seasons, Juventus achieved strong results last spring, finishing 3rd in Serie A and capturing the Coppa Italia. However, a series of clear setbacks in the second half of the season led to Allegri’s early dismissal. The newly appointed Thiago Motta, who arrived from Bologna over the summer, has implemented significant roster updates. The current version of the Bianconeri is solid defensively, proving difficult to score against — despite a recent 4-4 draw with Inter. In the Champions League, their approach shifted, with victories of 3-1 at home over PSV and 3-2 away at RB Leipzig. However, they struggled against Stuttgart, failing to score and conceding a late goal. Juventus is undoubtedly eager to demonstrate that this was a mere slip-up and to prove they've learned from it.
Lille is not a regular in European competitions, particularly in the Champions League, so it’s no surprise that this will be the first meeting between these two teams. The odds suggest a balanced matchup, even with Lille playing at home against their renowned Italian rivals. Given their serious approach in recent games, a bet on “both teams to score” seems promising.
Prediction for the match: Both teams to score – yes.
