Lille vs Galatasaray prediction

Two teams in need of points

Lille and Galatasaray both go into this game with zero points after two matchdays. Lille lost 3-2 at home to Real Betis, then 3-0 at Arsenal. Galatasaray were beaten 3-1 at Sporting, then 4-1 at home by Barcelona. For both sides, another defeat would already make qualification difficult.

Victor Osimhen, the main threat

The Nigerian striker is Africa's big star in this fixture. Expected to start for Galatasaray, he can make the difference at any moment with his pace and aerial power. Lille's defence, which has conceded six goals in two Champions League games, will need to keep a very close eye on him.

Absentees

Galatasaray will be without Nigeria's Lesley Ugochukwu (suspended) and Ivory Coast's Wilfried Singo (injured). Lille are missing Morocco's Hamza Igamane and Tiago Santos. Line-ups should be checked on matchday.

Our view

Both defences have been leaking goals in Europe this season: 6 conceded by Lille, 7 by Galatasaray. Both teams will need to attack to get their first points. We go for both teams to score.

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