TIPS - Lille OSC VS Crvena Zvezda

[(Lille OSC) Strength]:
1. Lille OSC got 1 win, 1 draw, and 1 loss in the previous 3 home games. Notably, their win was a 1-0 victory over SC Freiburg in the Europa League.
 

[(Lille OSC) Neutral]:
1. In this season's Europa League league phase, Lille OSC finished 18th, securing a playoff spot. They recorded 4 wins and 4 losses in eight league phase matches.
 

[(Lille OSC) Weakness]:
1. Lille OSC drew 1-1 with Stade Brestois 29 in their last match, extending their winless streak to three games.
2. Lille OSC scored 3 goals and conceded 6 in the last 5 games, indicating poor performances in both attack and defense recently.
3. Lille OSC lost 9 of their last ten matches in AH, indicating poor overall performances recently.
 

[(Crvena Zvezda) Strength]:
1. Star player Marko Arnautovic contributed with a goal and an assist in the last match, showing solid performance.
2. Crvena Zvezda secured a 3-0 victory over FK Zeleznicar Pancevo in their last match, extending their winning streak to four games across all competitions.
3. Crvena Zvezda scored 16 goals in their last five matches, averaging over three goals per game, showcasing an impressive attacking output.
4. Crvena Zvezda won all of their last five away matches, demonstrating strong performances on the road.
5. The two teams faced each other in the Europa League league phase this season, with Crvena Zvezda winning 1-0 at home.
 

[(Crvena Zvezda) Neutral]:
1. In this season's Europa League league phase, Crvena Zvezda finished 15th, securing a playoff spot. They recorded 4 wins, 2 draws, and 2 losses in eight league phase matches.
2. Crvena Zvezda got 2 wins and 2 losses in their last four Europa League matches in AH, showing average trends in European football.
 

[Tips]:
Ligue 1 side Lille OSC have been in poor form recently, failing to secure a win since February.

However, they have home advantage in the first leg of the Europa League playoffs and should make the most of it to gain an early edge.

Crvena Zvezda have been in excellent form lately, delivering impressive performances in attack.

However, the pre-match AH line is not ideal for the away side despite their decent performances.

Thus, it's worth considering a home win.
 

[Recommended]:
Lille OSC (-0.5/1)