Lille vs Sturm Graz Preview
Tournament: UEFA Champions League
Date: Wednesday, December 11, 2024
Time: 5:45 pm GMT
Venue: Stade Pierre-Mauroy
Lille will host Sturm Graz at Stade Pierre-Mauroy in an important UEFA Champions League clash for both sides on Wednesday, December 11.
Lille are 12th in the UCL league-stage table after five games with three wins, one draw, and one defeat. They have 10 points and are level on points with sixth-placed Bayer Leverkusen but behind on goal difference. With the table evidently so tight, the race for finishing in the top 8 is set to go down to the wire. With three games remaining, every point could be crucial.
Sturm Graz, meanwhile, are hoping to get into the top 24 and qualify for the playoff round. They are 29th in the table after five games with one win and three defeats. They sit three points behind 24th-placed Real Madrid. They will likely need to win at least two of their remaining three games to qualify.
Hence, the match holds great importance for both sides.
Lille Team News
Lille are without Angel Gomes, Ethan Mbappe, Nabil Bentaleb, Samuel Umtiti, and Tiago Santos due to their respective injuries. Santos is out for the entire season due to an ACL injury.
Sturm Graz Team News
Sturm Graz will be without Jusuf Gazibegovic against Lille due to a suspension. Meanwhile, Alexandar Borkovic and Kjell Scherpen are out due to their respective injuries.
Predicted Lineups
Lille predicted lineup (4-2-3-1):
Goalkeeper: Lucas Chevalier
Defenders: Aissa Mandi, Bafode Diakite, Alexsandro Ribeiro, Gabriel Gudmundsson
Midfielders: Benjamin Andre, Ngla Ayel Mukau, Hakon Arnar Haraldsson
Attackers: Edon Zhegrova, Jonathan David, Mathias Fernandez-Pardo
Sturm Graz predicted lineup (4-2-3-1):
Goalkeeper: Daniil Khudyakov
Defenders: Dimitri Lavalee, Niklas Geyrhofer, Jusuf Gazibegovic, Gregory Wuthrich
Midfielders: Otar Kiteishvili, Tochi Chukwuani, William Boving
Attackers: Malick Junior Yalcouye, Erencan Yadrimci, Mika Biereth
Lille vs Sturm Graz H2H Record
In their previous two meetings, Lille have won once while the other match ended in a draw.
| Lille 1-1 Sturm Graz | UEFA Europa Conference League | March 15, 2024 |
| Sturm Graz 0-3 Lille | UEFA Europa Conference League | March 7, 2024 |
Key Players to watch in Lille vs Sturm Graz
Jonathan David
The Canadian striker was linked with a number of top European clubs last summer but he eventually ended up staying at Lille. He has only seen his stocks rise further this season after his performances.
Jonathan David has scored 17 goals and provided three assists in 23 games across competitions this season. He’s the top scorer in Ligue 1 with 11 goals and is Lille’s top scorer across competitions. He has scored four goals in five Champions League games and will be eager to continue this run against Sturm Graz.
Mika Biereth
For Sturm Graz, Mika Biereth has been the leader in attack this season. He arrived at the club permanently this summer from Arsenal U21 after a six-month loan spell last season. He has scored 13 goals and provided five assists in 24 games across competitions this season.
Biereth is Sturm Graz’s top scorer this season and is also among the top three assist providers. He’s recorded four goals and three assists in his last four games across competitions.
He scored the only goal in their 1-0 win over Girona in their last Champions League game. If Sturm Graz are to beat Lille, Biereth will likely play a key role.
Lille vs Sturm Graz Prediction
Lille have largely been excellent this season and churned out some incredible results. They have beaten the likes of Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid and are going strong in the Champions League.
The French side are unbeaten in their last 14 games across competitions but have three wins in their last seven games. They beat Bologna 2-1 away in their last Champions League game.
Sturm Graz, meanwhile, recorded a surprising 1-0 win over Girona at home in their last UCL game. It was their only win of the tournament this season though, having lost the previous four. They have four wins and one draw in their last five games across competitions.
Sturm Graz have shown signs of excellence this season but Lille are expected to take all three points considering their form and also factoring in their home advantage. The French side could also move into the top 8 if they win.
Predicted Score: Lille 2-0 Sturm Graz
Where to watch Lille vs Sturm Graz Live?
| Country | Where to Watch |
| USA | CBS Sports |
| UK | TNT Sports |
| India | Sony Liv |
FAQs
Q. When is Lille vs Sturm Graz?
A. It’s on Wednesday (December 11) at 5:45 pm GMT at Stade Pierre-Mauroy
Q. Where to watch Lille vs Sturm Graz for free?
A. Soccerstreams, Footybite, etc.
Q. What is the predicted score for Lille vs Sturm Graz?
A. The predicted score is Lille 2-0 Sturm Graz
Q. What is the head-to-heard record for Lille vs Sturm Graz?
A. Lille have beaten Sturm Graz once in their previous two meetings while the other match was a draw.