Lille vs Wolfsburg preview - Rozehnal looking for home comforts

Lille defender David Rozehnal believes home advantage could prove decisive in his side's Europa League qualification decider against Wolfsburg on Thursday.

Everton have already secured top spot in Group H but Lille will snatch second place on a superior head-to-head record if they can beat Wolfsburg at the Stade Pierre-Mauroy.

The French side are yet to win in the group stages, having registered one defeat and four draws so far, but Rozenhal believes his team have the upper hand going into the crunch final game.

"Wolfsburg and Everton were favourites in Group H and many thought we would finish third," Rozehnal told Lille's official club website.

"But we have never admitted defeat so we are still able to qualify and, better yet, our destiny is in our own hands.

"It will be a nail-biting match where only victory counts.

"We will do everything to reach the knock-out phase and the fact the match is taking place at home is a definite advantage because we can benefit from the support of our fans."

The two teams drew 1-1 when they met in October and a repeat of that result would be enough for Wolfsburg, who currently lead Lille by three points in the standings.

The German side needed an 82nd-minute equaliser from Kevin de Bruyne to salvage a point on that occasion and Rozehnal believes Lille can take confidence from the game.

"We need to learn carefully from that experience," he said.

"We left the game with two feelings - we felt lucky to have got a draw and at the same time regretted not winning the match with a bit more composure.

"This time we need to leave them less space and stay focused at all times.

"One thing is certain, our motivation will be at its peak."