Lille vs Freiburg: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Lille prepare to host Freiburg on January 29, 2026, with kick-off at 21:00 under referee Sylwestrzak, this EUROPE: Europa League, League Stage fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Lille, currently 18th in the standings with 12 points from 8 games, trail the leaders by 9 points. They've earned 9 points from 4 home games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins and 3 losses in their last five matches. They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 4 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 6 goals.

Freiburg, sitting 7th with 17 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 5 points from 4 games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown a very solid defensive record, conceding only 2 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 5 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Lille and Freiburg have favored Lille, 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 Freiburg, Lille recorded a 1-0 victory while lining up in a 4-4-2 formation. Their starting XI featured Ozer, Verdonk, Ngoy, Mandi, Santos, Correia, Bouaddi, Andre, Mukau, Fernandez-Pardo, Haraldsson. The classic shape provided balance, with two banks of four offering both defensive cover and attacking support.

Freiburg's last outing came against Lille, where they secured a 0-1 defeat using a 4-2-3-1 system. Their starting XI featured Atubolu, Gunter, Ogbus, Ginter, Treu, Manzambi, Eggestein, Grifo, Suzuki, Beste, Adamu. A double pivot offered defensive protection while the attacking midfielder linked play between lines.

Looking ahead, Lille are expected to maintain their 4-4-2 structure, while Freiburg are likely to counter with a 4-2-3-1 setup. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest few goals: Lille's fixtures have averaged 2.1 goals per game, with 4 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 40% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. Freiburg'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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