Explore our detailed preview for LOSC Lille vs Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League. Key stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 17:45 GMT match.
Match Details
Fixture: LOSC Lille vs Borussia Dortmund
Date: Wednesday, 12 March 2025
Kick-off: 17:45 GMT
Venue: Stade Pierre-Mauroy, Villeneuve d’Ascq
First Leg Result: Borussia Dortmund 1-1 Lille
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Match Overview
Lille and Borussia Dortmund head into the second leg level at 1-1 after a hard-fought draw in Germany. The French side is looking to win their first-ever Champions League knockout tie, while Dortmund aims to continue their strong European pedigree. With no away goals rule in place, this match is a straight shootout for a quarter-final spot.
Our Predictions for Lille vs Borussia Dortmund
Predicted Score: Lille 1-2 Borussia Dortmund (Dortmund advances 3-2 on aggregate)
Betting Tips
Borussia Dortmund to Win
Over 2.5 Goals
Both Teams to Score – Yes
Dortmund’s European experience and attacking threat should give them the edge in a close contest, though Lille’s strong home form means they will remain competitive throughout the tie.
Head-to-Head Record
Matches Played: 3
Lille Wins: 0
Borussia Dortmund Wins: 0
Draws: 3
Recent Meetings
Borussia Dortmund 1-1 Lille (March 4, 2025, UCL Round of 16 First Leg)
Lille 1-1 Borussia Dortmund (February 21, 2002, UEFA Europa League)
Borussia Dortmund 0-0 Lille (February 28, 2002, UEFA Europa League)
Team Form
Lille – Last Five Matches
Win - Lille 1-0 Montpellier (Ligue 1)
Draw – Borussia Dortmund 1-1 Lille (Champions League)
Loss – Paris 4-1 Lille (Ligue 1)
Win – Lille 2-1 Monaco (Ligue 1)
Win – Rennes 0-2 Lille (Ligue 1)
Lille has been inconsistent, with strong home performances but struggles on the road.
Borussia Dortmund – Last Five Matches
Loss - Dortmund 0-1 Augsburg (Bundesliga)
Draw – Borussia Dortmund 1-1 Lille (Champions League)
Win – St. Pauli 0-2 Borussia Dortmund (Bundesliga)
Win – Borussia Dortmund 6-0 Union Berlin (Bundesliga)
Draw – Borussia Dortmund 0-0 Sporting CP (Champions League, advanced 3-0 on aggregate)
Dortmund has improved defensively but needs consistency away from home.
Tactical Breakdown
Lille (4-2-3-1)
Key Strengths:
Strong home form in Europe
Compact defensive shape
Quick transitions through the wings
Key Weaknesses:
Struggles against physical sides
Lack of knockout experience
Lille will rely on a disciplined defensive setup and fast counter-attacks. They will look to exploit Dortmund’s defensive gaps, with Hákon Arnar Haraldsson playing a crucial creative role.
Dortmund (4-2-3-1)
Key Strengths:
Individual attacking talent
High pressing intensity
Set-piece threat
Key Weaknesses:
Inconsistency away from home
Defensive vulnerabilities under pressure
Dortmund will try to control possession and breakthrough Lille’s defensive block. Karim Adeyemi’s pace will be crucial in attacking transitions.
Predicted Lineups
LOSC Lille (4-2-3-1)
Goalkeeper: Lucas Chevalier
Defenders: Thomas Meunier, Alexsandro, Bafode Diakite, Gabriel Gudmundsson