Lille vs Dortmund: A Pivotal Clash for Champions League Glory

On: Tuesday, March 11, 2025 2:40 PM
Lille vs Dortmund: A Pivotal Clash for Champions League Glory
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UEFA Champions League
Lille
FT
1 - 2
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Borussia Dortmund
5' - Jonathan David
54' - E. Can (P)
65' - Maximilian Beier
Date March 12, 2025
Time 17:45
LeagueUEFA Champions League
StatusFT
Lille

Lille

Lineups (4-2-3-1)

  • 30 L. Chevalier
  • 12 T. Meunier
  • 18 B. Diakité
  • 4 Alexsandro Ribeiro
  • 31 Ismaily
  • 21 B. André
  • 32 A. Bouaddi
  • 10 R. Cabella
  • 17 N. Mukau
  • 7 H. Haraldsson
  • 9 J. David
  • coach: B. Génésio

Subs

  • 24 C. Akpom
  • 5 G. Gudmundsson
  • 19 M. Fernandez-Pardo
  • 26 André Gomes
  • 11 O. Sahraoui
  • 1 V. Mannone
  • 29 E. Mbappé
  • 2 A. Mandi
  • 8 A. Gomes
  • 16 M. Caillard
  • 20 M. Bakker
  • 35 I. Cossier
Borussia Dortmund

Borussia Dortmund

Lineups (4-2-3-1)

  • 1 G. Kobel
  • 3 W. Anton
  • 23 E. Can
  • 4 N. Schlotterbeck
  • 26 J. Ryerson
  • 20 M. Sabitzer
  • 13 P. Groß
  • 27 K. Adeyemi
  • 10 J. Brandt
  • 14 M. Beier
  • 9 S. Guirassy
  • Coach: N. Kovač

Subs

  • 5 R. Bensebaini
  • 43 J. Gittens
  • 7 G. Reyna
  • 17 C. Chukwuemeka
  • 6 S. Özcan
  • 16 J. Duranville
  • 34 R. Lisewski
  • 33 A. Meyer
  • 38 K. Wätjen
  • 25 N. Süle
  • 42 A. Kabar
  • 2 Yan Couto
LilleStatsBorussia Dortmund
4Shots on Goal8
5Shots off Goal8
11Total Shots17
2Blocked Shots1
6Shots insidebox14
5Shots outsidebox3
11Fouls12
4Corner Kicks3
0Offsides3
50%Ball Possession50%
2Yellow Cards3
0Red Cards0
4Goalkeeper Saves3
434Total passes440
340Passes accurate353
78%Passes %80%
1.48expected_goals3.05
1goals_prevented1
5'
Jonathan David
Goal
32'
Waldemar Anton
Yellow Card
51'
Pascal Groß
Yellow Card
52'
Thomas Meunier
Yellow Card
54'
E. Can
Goal
65'
Maximilian Beier
Goal
67'
R. Cabella
Subs
67'
Ismaily
Subs
72'
Waldemar Anton
Subs
74'
A. Bouaddi
Subs
79'
Karim Adeyemi
Subs
83'
N. Mukau
Yellow Card
83'
N. Mukau
Subs
83'
H. Haraldsson
Subs
85'
Maximilian Beier
Subs
85'
Julian Brandt
Subs
86'
Pascal Groß
Subs
89'
Ramy Bensebaini
Yellow Card

UEFA Champions League

#TeamPWDLPts
1 Liverpool870121
2 Barcelona861119
3 Arsenal861119
4 Inter861119
5 Atletico Madrid860218
6 Bayer Leverkusen851216
7 Lille851216
8 Aston Villa851216
9 Atalanta843115
10 Borussia Dortmund850315
11 Real Madrid850315
12 Bayern München850315
13 AC Milan850315
14 PSV Eindhoven842214
15 Paris Saint Germain841313
16 Benfica841313
17 Monaco841313
18 Stade Brestois 29841313
19 Feyenoord841313
20 Juventus833212
21 Celtic833212
22 Manchester City832311
23 Sporting CP832311
24 Club Brugge KV832311
25 Dinamo Zagreb832311
26 VfB Stuttgart831410
27 Shakhtar Donetsk82157
28 Bologna81346
29 FK Crvena Zvezda82066
30 Sturm Graz82066
31 Sparta Praha81164
32 RB Leipzig81073
33 Girona81073
34 Red Bull Salzburg81073
35 Slovan Bratislava80080
36 BSC Young Boys80080

The battle between Lille vs Dortmund is finely poised ahead of the second leg after an intense 1-1 draw in Germany. Both sides have everything to play for as they seek a place in the next round of the Champions League.

The French side will look to capitalize on their home advantage, while the German giants hope to channel their previous European form to edge past their opponents. With both teams boasting attacking firepower, this promises to be an exciting showdown.

Lille’s Home Strength Could Be Key

Lille showed their resilience in the first leg after coming from behind to secure a vital away draw. Head coach Bruno Genesio will be encouraged by his team’s response and will push for another strong display at home.

Playing at Stade Pierre-Mauroy has been a significant advantage for Lille in this season’s Champions League campaign. They have won three of their four home games, including a stunning 6-1 victory over Feyenoord and a hard-fought 1-0 win against Real Madrid.

With a passionate home crowd behind them, Lille will aim to continue their excellent home form and secure a place in the next round.

Borussia Dortmund’s Attacking Prowess

Despite taking an early lead in the first leg through Karim Adeyemi’s brilliant strike, Dortmund will be frustrated that they couldn’t maintain their advantage. Their second-half performance allowed Lille to get back into the game, leaving the tie wide open.

However, Dortmund can take confidence from their dominant 3-0 away victory over Sporting Lisbon in the group stage. Their ability to perform in high-pressure situations makes them a dangerous opponent.

Players like Adeyemi and Jamie Gittens offer blistering pace on the counter, while Serhou Guirassy has been one of the standout strikers of the tournament. If they can tighten up defensively, Dortmund has every chance of securing a crucial away victory.

Lille Team News: Key Absences to Consider

Lille will have to cope without Edon Zhegrova, who remains sidelined due to injury. However, Jonathan David will lead the attack, hoping to add to his goal tally.

Predicted Line-up (4-3-3):

Goalkeeper: Chevalier
Defenders: Meunier, Diakité, Alexsandro, Bakker
Midfielders: Mukau, André, Bouaddi
Forwards: Mbappé, David, Haraldsson

Unavailable:

  • Zhegrova (Injured)

Questionable:

  • Bakker (Injured)
  • Sahraoui (Fitness)
  • Santos (Injured)

Borussia Dortmund Team News: A Familiar Line-Up

Dortmund are expected to field the same starting XI from the first leg, with Nmecha and Svensson still unavailable due to injury.

Predicted Line-up (4-2-3-1):

Goalkeeper: Kobel
Defenders: Ryerson, Can, Schlotterbeck, Bensebaini
Midfielders: Sabitzer, Gross
Attackers: Adeyemi, Brandt, Gittens
Striker: Guirassy

Unavailable:

  • Nmecha (Injured)
  • Svensson (Injured)

Questionable:

  • Chukwuemeka (Injured)

Lille vs Dortmund Prediction

This match promises goals, with both sides eager to attack. Lille’s home form is a huge advantage, but Dortmund’s pace and firepower in attack make them a dangerous proposition.

Expect a thrilling encounter with both teams scoring. A narrow win for either side is possible, but a high-scoring draw or a victory by a one-goal margin seems likely.

Prediction: Over 2.5 goals and both teams to score.

FAQs

Where can I watch Lille vs Dortmund?
The match will be available on TNT Sports in the UK and CBS Sports in the US. Online streaming will be on Discovery+ (UK) and Paramount+ (US).

What time does Lille vs Dortmund kick off?
Kick-off is scheduled for Wednesday, March 12, 2025:

  • UK – 5:45 PM
  • US ET – 1:45 PM
  • US PT – 10:45 AM

Who are the key players to watch?
For Lille, Jonathan David is the main goal threat. Borussia Dortmund’s key players include Karim Adeyemi and Serhou Guirassy.

What was the score in the first leg?
The first leg ended in a 1-1 draw in Germany.

What is Lille’s home record in the Champions League?
Lille has been dominant at home, winning three of their four matches, including victories against Feyenoord and Real Madrid.

What are the betting tips for this match?
Expect goals from both teams. Betting on over 2.5 goals and both teams to score could be a smart choice.

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