Preview: Lille vs Crvena zvezda Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | UEFA Europa League 2025-26 Playoffs first-leg

Red Star Belgrade have already defeated Les Dogues once this season.

LOSC Lille are now going to face FK Crvena zvezda for their first-leg playoffs fixture of the 2025-26 UEFA Europa League. This interesting contest between these clubs will be witnessed at the Decathlon Arena – Stade Pierre-Mauroy.

Les Dogues will be at home this time around and will be keen to use it to their advantage. They have performed inconsistently in their last few matches.

Despite being at home for their next game, LOSC Lille will be under pressure. They won four of their eight games during the league phase of the European competition.

Red Star Belgrade have come up with some good performances in their last few matches and will be looking forward to carrying their form into the next one. Even though they will be away from home, Crvena zvezda are going to come up with a strong fight against Les Dogues.

Kick-off:

• Location: Lille, France
• Stadium: Decathlon Arena – Stade Pierre-Mauroy
• Date: Friday, February 20
• Kick-off Time: 01:30 a.m. IST (Thursday, Feb 19; 08:00 p.m. GMT/ 03:00 p.m. ET/ 12:00 p.m. PT)
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In use

Form:

Lille: L-W-L-D-D

Crvena: W-D-W-W-W

Players to Watch

Olivier Giroud (Lille)

The 39-year-old Frenchman will be looking to step up his game so that he can help his side stand a chance against Red Star Belgrade. He has not been in top form lately, but he still can play a crucial part in the final third. In eight UEFA Europa League appearances this season, Olivier Giroud has scored three goals.

Marko Arnautovic (Crvena zvezda)

Marko Arnautovic is going to be a crucial part of the squad when it comes to the final third for FK Crvena zvezda. He has scored twice in eight European competition matches of the ongoing campaign. A top performance by him can become concerning for Lille.

Match Facts

• LOSC Lille have won one of their last five matches.
• FK Crvena zvezda have secured four wins in their last five attempts.
• This will be the second-ever meeting between these clubs.

Betting Tips and Odds

• Lille OSC to win @4/6 Ladbrokes
• Olivier Giroud to score @17/11 Unibet
• Goals under 3.5 @4/9 BetMGM

Injury and Team News

Ethan Mbappe, Hamza Igamane, Osame Sahraoui, Thomas Meunier, Ousmane Toure and Noah Edjouma are not going to be in action for Lille OSC. They are injured.

FK Crvena zvezda will be ready with their players fit to be in action.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 1

Lille won: 0

Crvena won: 1

Draws: 0

Predicted Lineups

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

Özer (GK); Bouaddi, Mbemba, Alexsandro, Perraud; Andre, Heraldsson; Mukau, Diaoune, Correia; Giroud

Crvena zvezda predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Matheus (GK); Young-Woo, Veljkovic, Rodrigão, Tiknizyan; Krunic, Elsnik; Stankovic, Kostov, Katai; Arnautovic

Match Prediction

The hosts will be under pressure, and Red Star Belgrade will be looking to use it to their advantage. Lille OSC are likely to come out on top to secure a win against FK Crvena zvezda in their upcoming UEFA Europa League playoffs clash.

Prediction: Lille 2-1 Crvena

Telecast Details

India: SonyLIV, Sony Sports Network

UK: TNT Sports

US: Paramount+, TUDN

Middle East/North Africa: beIN Sports

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