Lille vs Aston Villa Predicted lineup, betting tips, odds, injury news, H2H, telecast

Published at :April 16, 2024 at 2:18 PM

Modified at :April 16, 2024 at 2:18 PM

The second leg of their quarter-finals are set to be underway

The UEFA Europa Conference League heats up on Thursday as Aston Villa travel to France to face Lille in the second leg of their quarter-final tie. Villa hold a slender 2-1 advantage from the first leg and are favourites to progress to the semi-finals.

Moreover, Unai Emery‘s men are enjoying a strong season, still challenging for a Champions League spot in the Premier League. However, European glory offers a chance to end their near 30-year trophy drought, making this Europa Conference League campaign a priority.

Villa’s advantage is significant thanks to goals from Ollie Watkins and John McGinn in the first leg. Lille did grab a crucial away goal late on, but they now need a 1-0 win at home to force extra time or a victory by two or more goals to progress. With Villa coming off a big win over Arsenal and Lille rested after the weekend, this promises to be an exciting encounter.

Kick-off:

Thursday: 18th April, 5:45 PM GMT (10:15 PM IST)

Location: Stade Pierre-Mauroy

Form

Lille: D-D-W-W-L

Aston Villa: W-L-D-W-W

Players to watch

Jonathan David (Lille)

Jonathan David excels at finding space in the penalty area, making him a dangerous attacker. He is quick, decisive, and creates scoring chances for himself and his team on counterattacks.

Leon Bailey (Aston Villa)

Leon Bailey’s dribbling and off-ball movement are a nightmare for defenders. He times shoulder drops perfectly to create space, stretches the pitch by staying wide, and switches play with ease. Expect him to cause problems.

Match facts

Lille have failed to keep a clean sheet in each of their last six games
The hosts are also unbeaten in 16 home games
Villa have just lost once in their last 5 away games

Lille vs Aston Villa: Betting tips and odds

Tip 1: Aston Villa to win with a clean sheet – 9/2 bet365
Tip 2: Jonathan David to score a goal – 8/5 bet365
Tip 3: Over 4.5 goals – 11/2 Paddy Power

Injury and team news

Angel Gomes showcased his return from a brief stint on the sidelines during the first leg. With his consistent presence in the starting lineup this season, his return to full fitness could see him reclaim his starting spot after a week of rest. However, Lille will have to navigate the absence of key players such as Andrej Ilic, Rafael Fernandes, and Samuel Umtiti, who are expected to miss out due to injury. Their absence might necessitate tactical adjustments from the manager to maintain team cohesion.

Villa enter the match with a relatively clean bill of health, with only Boubacar Kamara and Jacob Ramsey sidelined due to injury. This favourable situation allows manager Unai Emery to field a strong lineup without significant disruptions. Emery is unlikely to tinker much with the squad, indicating continuity in his selection. However, a change in the midfield or attacking department is possible, with Àlex Moreno or Nicoló Zaniolo poised to step in, possibly replacing Morgan Rogers.

Head-to-head

Matches: 3

Lille: 1

Aston Villa: 1

Draw: 1

Predicted lineups

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

Chevalier; Santos, Diakite, Yoro, Ismaily; Bentaleb, Andre; Zhegrova, Gudmundsson, Haraldsson; David

Aston Villa predicted lineup (4-4-2)

Martinez; Konsa, Diego Carlos, Torres, Digne; Tielemans, Douglas Luiz, Diaby, Bailey; McGinn, Watkins

Match prediction

It is set to be a tense evening for the French club’s fans. As for the English visitors, they don’t have to push forward looking to score. So, one can expect them to sit back and break on counters. Given the recent form, we predict a victory for Aston Villa.

Prediction: Lille 1 – 3 Aston Villa

Telecast

India: Sony Liv, Sony Sports Network

UK: TNT Sports

USA: CBS Sports

Nigeria: Supersports

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