Lille vs Fenerbahce Prediction & Betting Tips (6 August)

Lille may have regrets about the end of last season. With the objective of competing in the Champions League, Losc seemed well on its way to achieving this by settling on the podium. However, by winning only one of its last 3 matches, the Northern club was finally overtaken by Stade Brestois and it must win therefore go through qualifying to compete for the Coupe aux Grandes Oreilles. The Mastiffs therefore had to return to the field quite quickly this summer and they played 6 preparation matches. Only beaten by Wolfsburg 0-1, Bruno Genesio's men otherwise conceded 2 draws against Mechelen 1-1 and Genk 2-2 and won 3 wins against Deinze 3-1, La Gantoise 0-1 and Celta Vigo 3 -1 last week.

For its part, Fenerbahce had an excellent season last year in Turkey but still failed to win the championship title. It actually failed in 2nd place in the ranking behind its rival, Galatasaray, which had a 3-point lead on the evening of the 38th day. Serious in preparation with successes obtained against Strasbourg 0-4 and Hull City 5-1 in particular, the Istanbulites had to enter these qualifications from the 2nd round. Opposing the Swiss from Lugano, José Mourinho's players won both the first leg 3-4 and the return 2-1.

Losc took advantage of this summer transfer window to downsize its squad a little. The Turkish international Yacizi (free), the little used Cavaleiro (free) and the closeted Adam Ounas (free) have therefore left the North of France as has the excellent defender Lenny Yoro who has joined Manchester United . In the opposite direction, the young midfielder Mukau (FC Mechelen), the full-back Thomas Meunier (Trabzonspor) and the quite promising Ethan Mbappé (PSG) arrived at the club. More recently, the former Rémois Mandi (Villarreal) and the Norwegian winger Osame Sahraoui (Heerenveen) committed to Losc. In addition to that, Virginius (Clermont) and Bayo (Le Havre) returned from their respective loans but not sure that they fit into Bruno Genesio's plans. Although they are undoubtedly attracting envy after their successful season last year, Canadian center forward David (19 goals) and Kosovar Zhegrova (6 goals, 6 assists) are still there. Affected by heart problems in recent months, the excellent midfielder Bentaleb risks being unable to continue his career. Barely arriving at the club, Allan St.

Maximin has not yet had his first with the Turkish club. Same thing for Moroccan striker En-Nesyri (ex-Sevilla FC). Already withdrawn last week, replacement Akaydin (10 appearances in D1 last year) and former Marseillais Ünder (9 league goals last season) will undoubtedly not be fit. Midfielder Fred could also be on the flank, he who was injured at the start of the match last week. The two Turkish internationals Soyüncü and Tosun (ex-Besiktas) could start. Still as decisive despite the weight of the years, veteran Dzeko (21 goals, 3 assists) started strong with 4 goals scored in the previous round including a hat-trick in the first leg.