Rijeka vs Lille predictions for Thursday’s Europa Conference League qualifying clash. Lille secured a late win against Rijeka last week and are now the favourites to progress to the group stage of the competition. Will they be able to defend their narrow lead? Read on for all our free predictions and betting tips.
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HNK Rijeka vs Lille Predictions
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Europa Conference Clash: Lille’s Croatian Challenge against Rijeka
Key Stats
– Rijeka’s Marco Pašalić leads the charge with three goals this season.
– Goal Galore: Both teams’ recent matches indicate a high likelihood of ‘both teams to score’.
The journey of Lille in the Europa Conference League has been nothing short of thrilling. Their latest victory against Rijeka in the first leg had everyone at the edge of their seats, courtesy of Leny Yoro’s nail-biting 89th-minute strike. However, as the teams prepare for their next face-off in Croatia, the question is: can Lille pull off another stunner?
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Diving deeper into Lille’s recent performances, it’s clear that while they’ve shown dominance, it hasn’t been a smooth sail. In the first leg, even though they maintained ball possession, Rijeka managed to unsettle them with an early lead, recording six shots on target at Stade Pierre-Mauroy. Fast forward a few days, Lille faced a crushing 4-1 defeat at Lorient’s hands in Ligue 1. Given such performance inconsistencies, this Thursday’s encounter promises to be a goal-rich affair.
Lille’s Defensive Struggles
Lille’s defensive fragility is glaringly evident this season. Out of their four competitive games, they’ve managed to keep the opposition at bay only once. During the first leg, Rijeka exploited this vulnerability, signalling a possibly challenging away game for Lille. Rijeka, playing on their home turf, are aware that they’ve got no chips left to lose. Their best bet? An aggressive play, making the ‘both teams to score’ and ‘over 2.5 goals’ a plausible betting option. This prediction aligns with recent trends, where both teams have been involved in high-scoring affairs.
The Key Players
HNK Rijeka have showcased some exemplary talents this season. The likes of Niko Janković and Marco Pašalić, with their impressive BettingTips4You Expert Ratings of 7.40 and 7.38 respectively, are the ones to watch out for. Particularly, Pašalić’s striking capabilities are commendable, with three goals already to his name this season.
On the other side, Lille parades players such as Adam Ounas and Jonathan David, boasting BettingTips4You Expert Ratings of 7.90 and 7.47. David, with two goals in Ligue 1, is undoubtedly the front runner in Lille’s offensive lineup.
Match Predictions
- Match Outcome Prediction: The stats don’t lie. Lille’s vulnerability, coupled with Rijeka’s home advantage, paints a challenging picture for the former. Considering the past results and current form, a draw seems the most feasible outcome, making the ‘win-draw-away’ market tilt towards a draw.
- Correct Score Prediction: Given the recent goal trends and both teams’ attacking prowess, a 2-2 draw appears to be a judicious pick.
- Goalscorer Prediction: If there’s one player who has consistently shown the potential to ripple the net, it’s Marco Pašalić. With his recent form and position as Rijeka’s top goal scorer, betting on him to score at least once seems like a smart choice.
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