UEFA Champions League: Lille vs Chelsea live
Preview
Chelsea travel to the Pierre-Mauroy Stadium to face Lille today for their Champions League round of 16 2nd leg fixture at 20:00 GMT. Italian referee Davide Massa will be the man to officiate the game.
Lille’s performance this season has not been encouraging at all, especially in the Ligue 1. Despite their poor performances, they managed to top their Champions League group to make it to the round of 16. However, they faced a 2-0 defeat when they played Chelsea at Stamford Bridge for their first leg game. They have only won two of their last five games, lost one and drawn two. Lille will be without Renato Sanches for this game.
Despite the recent uncertainties surrounding Chelsea, the places have been doing their best, producing good performances each match. They will be hoping to either protect their lead or secure another win over Lille to make it to the Champions League quarter-final. They have not lost in any of their last five games; four wins and a draw. Also, Chelsea are unbeaten in their last six away games.
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Head-to-head
Chelsea won 2-0 during the first leg at Stamford Bridge. Aside that, Chelsea has two wins over Lille, all which ended 2-1.
Prediction
Lille’s performances have not been good and may find it difficult getting a win today. If they manage to get a win, they might not get enough goals to secure a qualification to the next round. Currently, Chelsea is on fire and are likely to give Lille a tough game.
