Lille vs Villa Predictions

Lille vs Villa is scheduled for kick off on 12 March, at 17:45. The game is set to take place at Decathlon Arena - Stade Pierre-Mauroy, with José María Sánchez Martínez officiating as the referee. This match is bound to be interesting with Lille currently holding the 18th position in the table 9 points behind Villa. Lille have lost 2 UEFA Europa League matches to Villa out of the last 2 they have played. After their recent loss to Auxerre, Lille is determined to redeem themselves. Lille have won 3 of their last 6 UEFA Europa League matches at Decathlon Arena - Stade Pierre-Mauroy. Villa's away record stands at 6 victories from 8 games. Following their 2-1 triumph over Man City, Villa have boosted their morale as they seek to beat Lille on their home ground.

Goal stats

Analysing both teams' stats is key to predicting the most likely score in this highly anticipated matchup. Lille have scored over 1.5 goals in 50% of their matches this season while losing their clean sheet in 67% of games. Their total stands at 12 goals and 56 shots on target this UEFA Europa League season. Meanwhile, Villa have scored 14 goals with 82 shots on target this season. They've managed over 1.5 goals in 73% of matches but conceded in 40% of games.

In their last 2 head-to-head clashes, Lille scored 0 goals while Villa scored 3 goals. Their last match on 19 March 2026 ended in 2-0 to Villa.