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CRVENA ZVEZDA VS LILLE - EUROPE: EUROPA LEAGUE, KNOCKOUT ROUND PLAY-OFF MATCH PREVIEW
EUROPE: EUROPA LEAGUE, KNOCKOUT ROUND PLAY-OFF MATCH DETAILS: CRVENA ZVEZDA VS LILLE
As Crvena Zvezda prepare to host Lille on February 26, 2026, with kick-off at 18:45, this EUROPE: Europa League, Knockout Round Play-off fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.
CRVENA ZVEZDA PREVIEW IN EUROPE: EUROPA LEAGUE, KNOCKOUT ROUND PLAY-OFF
Crvena Zvezda, currently 4th in the standings with 0 points from 0 games, are close to the leaders with only 0 points separating them. They've earned 0 points from 0 home games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 1 win in their last five matches.
They've shown a very solid defensive record, conceding only 0 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 1 goals scored.
LILLE PREVIEW IN EUROPE: EUROPA LEAGUE, KNOCKOUT ROUND PLAY-OFF
Lille, sitting 9th with 0 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 0 points from 0 games this season.
Their recent form has been weak, with 1 loss in their last five matches.
They've shown a very solid defensive record, conceding only 1 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 0 goals scored.
HEAD-TO-HEAD AND TACTICAL CONTEXT FOR CRVENA ZVEZDA VS LILLE
Recent meetings between Crvena Zvezda and Lille have favored Crvena Zvezda, with Lille claiming victory in their most recent clash (1-0).
Recent clashes between the two teams have been closely contested.
In their previous league match against Lille, Crvena Zvezda recorded a 1-0 victory while lining up in a 4-2-3-1 formation.
Their starting XI featured Matheus, Rodrigao, Tebo Uchenna, Erakovic, Tiknizyan, Krunic, Handel, Seol, Lucic, Duarte, Enem. A double pivot offered defensive protection while the attacking midfielder linked play between lines.
Lille's last outing came against Crvena Zvezda, where they secured a 0-1 defeat using a 3-4-2-1 system.
Their starting XI featured Ozer, Perraud, Ngoy, Mandi, Bouaddi, Andre, Mukau, Correia, Haraldsson, Perrin, Fernandez-Pardo. This tactical approach balanced risk and reward, adapting dynamically to the flow of the game.
Looking ahead, Crvena Zvezda are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Crvena Zvezda and Lille are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.
GOAL TRENDS AND PREDICTION FOR CRVENA ZVEZDA VS LILLE
Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest a moderate number of goals: Crvena Zvezda's fixtures have averaged 2.6 goals per game, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 30% of those matches, alongside 7 clean sheets. Lille's games average 2.1 goals, with 4 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 40% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.
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