Lille vs Rijeka Preview, prediction, team news, lineups
Today’s Match Between Lille and Rijeka: Preview, prediction, team news, lineups Europa Conference League Qualifier Round Today Match on 24th August 2023 at Decathlon Arena-Stade Pierre-Mauroy.
Lille vs Rijeka Match Preview
Lille and Rijeka will meet in the first leg of the UEFA Europa Conference League third qualifying round on Thursday 24 August. The match will be played at the Stade Pierre-Mauroy in Lille, France.
Lille are the defending champions of the French Ligue 1 and are looking to get a good start to their European campaign. They’ve been drawn into a tough group with Roma, Feyenoord and Union Berlin, so they’ll need to win their home games to have a chance of advancing.
Rijeka are the Croatian champions and are looking to make their first appearance in a European competition since 2014. They are a well organized team with a good mix of experience and youth.
Lille vs. Rijeka Match Facts
- League: Europa Conference League Qualifier Round
- MATCH: Lille vs. Rijeka
- DATE: 24th August 2023
- VENUE: Decathlon Arena-Stade Pierre-Mauroy
- TIME: 23:00 (UK)
Lille vs Rijeka Team News
Lille
- Team news: Lille will be without the suspended Renato Sanches, but they should still have enough quality to win this game. They are the better team on paper and have home court advantage.
- Possible alignment: Maignan; Celik, Fonte, Botman, Reinildo; Andre, Gomes; Zhegrova, Ikone, David
Rijeka
Team news: Rijeka will be without the suspended Dario Vizinger, but he is expected to be in top form.
Possible starting lineups For Both Teams
Lille
- Goalkeeper: Mike Maignan
- Defenders: Zeki Celik, Sven Botman, Jose Fonte, Reinildo Mandava
- Midfielders: Benjamin Andre, Amadou Onana, Jonathan Bamba, Jonathan Ikone
- Forwards: Burak Yilmaz, Jonathan David
Rijeka
- Goalkeeper: Ivica Labrovic
- Defenders: Borna Barisic, Marko Stanic, Hrvoje Smolcic, Marko Tomasovic
- Midfielders: Darko Velkovski, Ivan Lepinjica, Pieros Sotirio, Veldin Hodzic
- Forwards: Marko Livaja, Dario Melnjak
These are just some of the possible lineups, and the actual lineups may vary depending on the fitness of the players and the tactical decisions of the coaches.
Lille vs. Rijeka Prediction
I predict that Lille will win this match 2-0. They are the better team on paper and have home court advantage. They will be without the suspended Renato Sanches, but they should still have enough quality to get the job done.
Rijeka are a well organized team, but they will have a lot of work ahead of them against Lille. They will have to do their best to avoid defeat.
FAQs
Q. When does Lille vs Rijeka kick off?
Ans. 24th August 2023 at 23:00 (UK)
Q. Where is Lille vs. Rijeka being played?
Ans. Decathlon Arena-Stade Pierre-Mauroy
Q. Where can I get tickets for Lille vs. Rijeka?
Ans. Tickets are available on the Home Side Club website.
Q. What time does the Lille vs. Rijeka Match match start?
Ans. 23:00 (UK)
Q. Which team will hit more Goals in Lille vs Rijeka match?
Ans. Rijeka will hit more Goals in this match.
Q. What TV channel is Lille vs. Rijeka on in the UK?
Ans. This match will be televised live in the UK on Sky Sports Main Event (UK/Irl).
Q. Where can I stream Lille vs. Rijeka in the UK?
Ans. This match will be televised live in the UK on Sky Sports Main Event (UK/Irl).
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