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UEFA Champions League | Tue 13 Oct, 20:00

Arsenal v Lille Stats

Data last updated: Mon 12 Oct 2026, 10:58 UK time

Match Report

Fixture analysis

Arsenal host Lille in a UEFA Champions League clash where both sides have shown contrasting recent form and styles. Arsenal secured a narrow 1-0 victory in their opening group match, demonstrating solid defense but limited goal output. Lille, despite losing their opener, have been involved in high-scoring games, indicating attacking intent but defensive vulnerabilities. This fixture presents a tactical battle between Arsenal's structured approach and Lille's more open style, setting the stage for both teams to find the net in a competitive group stage encounter.

BT4Y best bet

Both Teams to Score

  • Arsenal kept a clean sheet in their last match but have a low BTTS rate this season (0%).
  • Lille have conceded 3 goals and scored 2 in recent form, with a 100% BTTS rate.
  • Arsenal average 26 shots and 8 shots on target per game, showing attacking pressure.
  • Lille average fewer shots (6) but have a high BTTS and Over 2.5 goals rate (100%).

Why The Model Likes This Bet

Chance, price and football numbers

The model assigns a 66.7% chance for both teams to score, reflecting Lille's attacking threat and Arsenal's occasional defensive lapses. Lille's 100% BTTS rate and Over 2.5 goals in recent matches highlight their openness, while Arsenal's attacking volume with players like Tzolis and Madueke supports goal-scoring potential. The price offers positive value with a 19.1% edge, making BTTS an attractive pick despite Arsenal's recent clean sheet. No data limitations affect in this selection.

Model BTTS Chance66.7%
Strong positive
Lille BTTS Rate100%
Strong positive
Arsenal Defensive SolidityClean sheet last match but 0% BTTS rate
Neutral
Value Edge62.6% model chance vs 47.6% implied (+15 pts)
Strong positive

Verdict

BT4Y analyst view

Both teams have shown attacking intent and defensive vulnerabilities, making both teams to score a logical choice. Lille's high BTTS rate and Arsenal's attacking players create a scenario where goals at both ends are likely. This pick balances tactical openness with recent form data, suggesting a lively contest with goals from both sides.

Main risk

Clean-sheet strength on one side can quickly weaken the shared-scoring case.

Quote from Expert

BT4Y analyst view · BTTS rationale

“Lille's aggressive approach combined with Arsenal's offensive firepower sets up a compelling BTTS scenario, despite Arsenal's recent defensive resilience. Expect both sides to find the net in this Champions League group stage battle.”

Key Data Signals

Both Teams to Score evidence

Lille have conceded 3 goals and scored 2 in recent form, with a 100% BTTS rate.

Arsenal average 26 shots and 8 shots on target per game, showing attacking pressure.

Lille average fewer shots (6) but have a high BTTS and Over 2.5 goals rate (100%).

What To Watch In The Data

Both Teams to Score notes

  • Recent trends show Lille have a 100% Over 2.5 goals rate in their last matches, while Arsenal have yet to reach that threshold.
  • The average goals in their encounters and recent games suggest a tempo favoring multiple goals, driven by Lille's attacking style and Arsenal's offensive capabilities, making Over 2.5 goals a relevant trend to watch in this fixture.
Goals, BTTS and over/under

Scoring profile, tempo and goal-market analysis.

Arsenal1
Avg goals scored
Lille2
Arsenal0
Avg goals conceded
Lille3
Arsenal0%
BTTS rate
Lille100%
Arsenal0%
Over 2.5 goals
Lille100%
Market aligned with main pickBTTS YesBet365 guide price · Model 63% vs implied 48% · edge +15 pts
2.1
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Under 2.5 GoalsBet365 guide price · model 54%
2.38
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Over 1.5 GoalsBetfred guide price · model 68%
1.17
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Over 2.5 GoalsBetUK guide price · model 50%
1.57
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Over 3.5 GoalsBetMGM guide price · model 32%
2.38
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BTTS NoBetMGM guide price · model 37%
1.67
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Lille's recent matches have all featured BTTS and Over 2.5 goals, indicating an open style with defensive gaps. Arsenal, while more conservative, have attacking players generating high shot volumes, suggesting they can breach Lille's defense. The combination of Lille's attacking openness and Arsenal's offensive pressure supports a BTTS outcome with multiple goals likely.

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Market odds

Top available prices first, with more markets available on demand.

Market aligned with main pickBTTS YesBet365 guide price · Model 63% vs implied 48% · edge +15 pts
2.1
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Lille Draw No BetBetUK guide price · model 31%
6.4
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Arsenal to WinBet365 guide price · model 74%
1.22
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Arsenal Draw No BetBetMGM guide price · model 78%
1.12
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Over 3.5 CardsBetUK guide price · model 51%
1.67
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DrawBetMGM guide price · model 16%
6.5
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Over 8.5 CornersBet365 guide price · model 53%
1.5
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The 62.6% for Both Teams to Score sits against roughly 47.6% implied by the current price (+15 pts). Arsenal show a 0% BTTS rate and Lille show a 100% BTTS rate, which is the right starting point for this market.
Recent form

Results, scoring balance and short-term direction.

Arsenal

W
Last 51W 0D 0L
Last 5 record
Last 101W 0D 0L
09 Sep 2026A Napoli1-0

Lille

L
Last 50W 0D 1L
Last 5 record
Last 100W 0D 1L
08 Sep 2026H Real Betis2-3
Best odds for this sectionAway / DrawBetfred guide price · Model 40% vs implied 25% · edge +15 pts
4
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Lille Draw No BetBetUK guide price · model 31%
6.4
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Home / DrawBet365 guide price · model 86%
1.05
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Arsenal to WinBet365 guide price · model 74%
1.22
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Arsenal Draw No BetBetMGM guide price · model 78%
1.12
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DrawBetMGM guide price · model 16%
6.5
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Lille to WinBet365 guide price · model 10%
13
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Arsenal's recent 1-0 win shows defensive solidity but a low BTTS rate, while Lille's recent 2-3 loss features both teams scoring and high goal totals. This contrast in form suggests Lille's attack can penetrate Arsenal's defense, while Arsenal's offensive players can exploit Lille's defensive vulnerabilities, supporting the likelihood of goals at both ends.
Key match trends

Goal-pattern analysis from recent form and H2H samples.

0%Arsenal Over 2.5
100%Lille Over 2.5
-H2H avg goals
Recent trends show Lille have a 100% Over 2.5 goals rate in their last matches, while Arsenal have yet to reach that threshold. The average goals in their encounters and recent games suggest a tempo favoring multiple goals, driven by Lille's attacking style and Arsenal's offensive capabilities, making Over 2.5 goals a relevant trend to watch in this fixture.

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