Arsenal vs Lille Preview
Arsenal are on a roll at the Emirates and score plenty of home goals. Lille were second best in their Champions League opener and the Gunners have enough class to win again on Tuesday.
Key Stats - Gunners Home Strength
- Arsenal have won their last 6 competitive home games.
- Arsenal have seen over 2.5 goals in 3 consecutive matches.
- Lille have seen over 2.5 goals in 2 of their last 3 games.
H2H - First Meeting
This will be the first-ever meeting between Arsenal and Lille.
Arsenal Excellent at the Emirates
Mikel Arteta’s side have hit top form early in the 2026/27 campaign, winning eight of nine games in all competitions. The Gunners have won all three games at the Emirates, scoring seven and conceding twice.
Arsenal started their Champions League campaign with a 1-0 away win at Napoli. Arteta’s side dominated with 4.05 XG and Martin Odegaard scored the winner.
The north Londoners won their following two matches, defeating Sunderland 2-0 and Ipswich 4-2. Arsenal then fell to their only defeat of the season after a 3-0 loss at Brighton.
The Premier League champions hit back with a 2-1 comeback home victory over Leeds. The Gunners had 2.33-.062 XG, conceded first and Riccardo Califiori and Bruno Guimaraes scored in the final 30 minutes.
Lille Struggled in UCL Opener
Lille are 22nd in the Champions League group after falling to a 3-2 home loss against Real Betis. The Mastiffs were second best, allowing 1.8 XG and facing 20 shots.
The Ligue 1 outfit responded to the Champions League loss with a 2-0 home win over Troyes. A 2-1 away defeat at Nice followed, where Lille allowed 1.53 XG.
Davide Ancelotti’s outfit made a winning return from the international break and beat Le Havre 1-0 at home. Dilane Bakwa scored in the fifth minute and Lille allowed 1.28 XG.
Predicted Starting Lineups & Team News
Arsenal (4-2-3-1): David Raya; Jurrien Timber, Ezri Konsa, Gabriel, Riccardo Calafiori; Declan Rice, Bruno Guimaraes; Bukayo Saka, Martin Odegaard, Noni Madueke; Kai Havertz
Attacker Christos Tzolis and defender William Saliba are unavailable due to injury. Mikel Arteta confirmed that Tzolis will be out “for a few weeks” with a muscle issue.
Defender Piero Hincapie was injured in Arsenal’s warm-down after Leeds and is doubtful for the Lille match.
Lille (4-2-3-1): Berke Ozer; Adeagan Goffi, Tanguy Nianzou, Alexsandro, Romain Perraud; Nabil Bentaleb, Maurits Kjaergaard; Dilane Bakwa, Ngalayel Mukau, Gaetan Perrin; Olivier Giroud
Midfielder Ethan Mbappe is suspended following his dismissal against Real Betis.
Tiago Santos came off with a serious knee injury against Le Havre on Saturday. Davide Ancelotti was downbeat when speaking about the defender’s injury and said:
“That sort of movement isn't a pretty sight. Usually, it's the cruciate ligaments"