LOSC Lille and Sturm Graz on December 11, 2024, presents a compelling scenario for analysis. Lille, currently positioned fourth in Ligue 1 and enjoying a remarkable unbeaten streak of 14 games, is viewed as the overwhelming favorite . Their recent performances include victories over top-tier teams such as Real Madrid and Atlético Madrid, underscoring their formidable home advantage. This match is crucial for Lille as they aim to solidify their standing in the group stage and increase their chances of advancing to the knockout phase.
UEFA Champions League opener brought disappointment for the Mastiffs with a 0-2 loss against Sporting CP, the response they delivered in the matches that followed has been truly extraordinary. October brought memorable moments for LOSC Lille as they brought both Real and Atletico Madrid to their knees with 1-0 and 3-1 wins. Coach Bruno Genesio's side didn't stop there, picking up four brilliant points against Serie A outfits, first holding Juventus to a 1-1 draw before beating Bologna 2-1 in their latest European outing.
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In light of their good start to the campaign, Lille are only kept outside the top eight by goal difference. In the opening five matches, they’ve garnered 10 points, which is seven more than their opponents.
Sturm Graz had a false start to the competition and only managed their first win on Match Day 5. Considering their performance against Lille last season, as well as their performances against French opposition, Sturm Graz will be underdogs here. Sturm Graz are winless in five away matches against French opposition.
Lille possible starting lineup: Chevalier; Meunier, Alexsandro, Diakite, Bakker; Mukau, Andre, Bouaddi; Zhegrova, David, Sahraoui
Sturm Graz possible starting lineup: Khudyakov: Gazibegovic, Aiwu, Geyrhofer, Lavalee; Chukwuani, Yalcouye, Boving, Kiteishvili; Biereth, Jatta
Conversely, Sturm Graz has struggled significantly in away European fixtures, boasting only one win out of 14 attempts in the Champions League . Despite recently securing their first points of the group by defeating Girona, their overall form remains concerning with just three points from five matches. Historical data indicates that Lille has previously triumphed over Sturm Graz in two prior encounters within European competitions (Andres, 2024), further amplifying expectations for a Lille victory. Predictions generally favor a scoreline around 3-1 in favor of the French side .
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