{"id":1434560,"date":"2026-02-24T10:03:09","date_gmt":"2026-02-24T10:03:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?post_type=news&p=1434560"},"modified":"2026-02-24T10:03:10","modified_gmt":"2026-02-24T10:03:10","slug":"match-preview-crvena-zvezda-vs-lille-26-02-26-europa-league","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/news\/match-preview-crvena-zvezda-vs-lille-26-02-26-europa-league\/","title":{"rendered":"Crvena Zvezda vs Lille: stats, predictions, tips & odds"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Crvena Zvezda and Lille<\/a> face off in a high-stakes Europa League<\/a> clash, with the Serbian side holding a perfect head-to-head record over their French visitors. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The match kicks off at Rajko Miti\u0107 Stadium on Thursday, 26 February, at 17:45. With both teams hoping to advance to the next round, everything is on the line in this tie. Lille are looking to break their duck against a resilient Crvena Zvezda side that has twice shut them out already this season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Best Bets & Predictions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Based on head-to-head dominance and contrasting finishing trends, here are our top betting recommendations for this match. We’re particularly confident in Crvena Zvezda to extend their winning run over Lille, given their ability to convert limited chances and Lille’s recent lack of cutting edge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Our Prediction<\/th>\nOdds & Bookmaker<\/th>\nConfidence<\/th>\nWhy We’re Backing It<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Crvena Zvezda to Win<\/strong><\/td>\n13\/8 @ Bet365<\/a>
(38.1%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nWe are backing Crvena Zvezda at home as they’ve won both meetings with Lille this season without conceding. Their finishing efficiency and defensive solidity proved decisive last time out, while Lille have struggled to break them down.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Both Teams to Score: No<\/strong><\/td>\n11\/10 @ Bet365<\/a>
(47.6%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nThere could be value here as both previous encounters this season ended with only one team finding the net. Crvena Zvezda’s defence has been especially tough for Lille, who are averaging fewer than 1.5 goals conceded per game in Europe.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Odds correct at the time of writing.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

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    Season Form & Standings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    There wasn’t much to separate these two sides in the group stage, with just two points between them in the standings. Crvena Zvezda hold a 1-0 advantage from the first leg and this one is shaping up to be another close contest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Team<\/th>\nPos<\/th>\nP<\/th>\nW<\/th>\nD<\/th>\nL<\/th>\nGF<\/th>\nGA<\/th>\nGD<\/th>\nPts<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
    Crvena Zvezda<\/td>\n15<\/td>\n8<\/td>\n4<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n7<\/td>\n6<\/td>\n+1<\/td>\n14<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Lille<\/td>\n18<\/td>\n8<\/td>\n4<\/td>\n0<\/td>\n4<\/td>\n12<\/td>\n9<\/td>\n+3<\/td>\n12<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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