Lille vs Freiburg: Can Lille End Their Losing Streak?
In the eighth round of the UEFA Europa League, Lille will face Freiburg. The match takes place on Thursday, January 29, kicking off at 21:00 CET. Here’s a betting suggestion for this game.
Lille vs Freiburg: Match Facts and Head-to-Head
- Lille have lost their last five matches.
- At home, Lille have lost three games in a row.
- Freiburg have not lost three consecutive matches: two wins and a draw.
- Freiburg have conceded just three goals in the Europa League, the best defensive record.
- Freiburg have lost only 7% of their games this season without scoring.
- In 36% of Lille’s matches this season, they conceded goals in both halves.
- In 31% of Freiburg’s games, they scored in both halves, compared to 25% for Lille.
- Lille and Freiburg have never faced each other before.
Lille vs Freiburg: Match Preview
Lille are currently fighting for a Europa League knockout stage spot. The team has nine points after seven rounds, two points clear of 25th place. The position seems decent, but Lille’s recent form has been dreadful. They have lost five games in a row, slipping in both the Europa League and Ligue 1 tables. In the domestic league, Lille are fifth with 32 points from 19 matches. To secure a guaranteed spot in the Europa League knockout stage, a win is essential.
Freiburg sit near the top of the UEFA Europa League table. They have collected 17 points in seven rounds and are currently in third place. They are just one point behind first and second. Freiburg have conceded only three goals, the best defensive record in the tournament. Their lead over ninth place is three points, so a top-8 finish is not yet guaranteed. Avoiding defeat in this match would allow them to advance directly to the Round of 16. Their form is better than Lille’s: three games unbeaten.
Probable Lineups
- Lille: Ozer; Santos, Ngoy, Ribeiro, Perraud; Broholm, Mukau, Mandi, Correia; Haraldsson, Giroud
- Freiburg: Atubolu; Treu, Ginter, Rosenfelder, Gunter; Eggestein, Osterhage, Beste, Suzuki, Scherhant; Matanovic
Prediction
Two strong teams from top European leagues. Expect an exciting match, and I suggest a bet on total goals over 2.
