Everton vs Lille Preview – prediction, team news, lineups | Pre-Season Friendly

The Toffees dominated the proceedings when these sides last met.

David Moyes’ Everton FC are all set to have a face-off against the Ligue 1 club LOSC Lille for a club friendly outing ahead of the 2026-27 campaign. The Hill Dickinson Stadium is going to witness this interesting outing between these clubs.

The Toffees have come up with mixed performances in their ongoing pre-season run. They have only secured two wins in five club friendlies. One of which came against the fellow English club Newcastle United in their last matchup.

Everton came out on top with a 3-1 victory. They were quite literally the better side in all aspects. The David Moyes-led side will now be looking to extend their winning run. A victory will be a big confidence booster for them ahead of a tough Premier League campaign.

Lille OSC have been a part of four pre-season friendlies so far. They have secured wins in two of those games and are going to be confident for their next one. Away from home is going to bring a tough challenge for the Davide Ancelotti-led side, but with the right tactics, they might have a chance here.

Kick-off:

• Location: Liverpool, England
• Venue: Hill Dickinson Stadium
• Date: Saturday, August 15
• Kick-off Time: 07:30 PM IST/ 02:00 PM GMT/ 09:30 AM ET/ 06:30 AM PT
• VAR: Not in use

Form:

Everton: D-L-W-L-W

Lille: W-L-W-D

Players to Watch

Thierno Barry (Everton)

Thierno Barry has now scored a goal in back-to-back matches for Everton. He was the sole goal scorer against VfB Stuttgart and scored the opening goal against Newcastle United. The 23-year-old French striker is going to be an important aspect for the Toffees in the final third and will once again be looking to engrave his name on the scoresheet.

Thierno🥶A big season incoming for our No.11. pic.twitter.com/BjC7V69NZm

— Everton (@Everton) August 14, 2026

Hákon Arnar Haraldsson (Lille)

The 23-year-old is going to play a crucial role for Lille both in the midfield and on the attacking front. He scored a quick goal against Hamburg in the last club friendly outing. Hákon Arnar Haraldsson will be looking to trouble the opponent’s defence once again.

Match Facts

• Everton have won only two of their last five matches.
• Lille OSC are undefeated in their last two games.
• This will be the third-ever clash between these clubs.

Betting Tips & Odds

• Everton to win @21/20 Unibet
• Thierno Barry to score @17/10 Virgin Bet
• Goals under 3.5 @7/12 Unibet

Injury and Team News

James Garner and Tim Iroegbunam might miss out for Everton FC due to a lack of fitness.

For LOSC Lille, Hamza Igamane is not going to be in action. He is injured.

Head-to-Head

Matches played: 2

Everton (wins): 1

Lille (wins): 0

Draws: 1

Predicted Lineups

Everton predicted XI (4-1-4-1)

Travers (GK); Patterson, Tarkowski, Keane, Mukolenko; Hackney; Ndiaye, Armstrong, Dewsbury-Hall, George; Barry

Lille predicted XI (4-2-3-1)

Ozer (GK); Santos, Ngoy, Ribeiro, Perraud; Bentaleb, Mukau; Onal, Heraldsson, Diaoune; Giroud

Match Prediction

Both of these sides have quality players in the lineup and are going to put in a tough battle for each other. The Toffees at home will have a slight edge.

Everton FC are likely to come out on top with a win against Lille OSC in their upcoming pre-season friendly.

Prediction: Everton 2-1 Lille

Telecast Details

Everton TV is the only way to watch this club friendly outing live.

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