At Stadion Rajko Mitić on 26 February 2026, FK Crvena Zvezda host Lille in the second leg of their Europa League knockout tie, carrying both momentum and a psychological advantage. The Serbian champions defeated Lille 1-0 at home in the group stage and repeated the scoreline last week in France, putting themselves firmly on course for progression.
Prediction: Both Teams to Score – No
Given Zvezda’s defensive solidity at home and Lille’s recent attacking struggles, backing Both Teams to Score – No appears the most logical option. The overall trend suggests another controlled and low-scoring affair.
Lille’s form has been patchy in recent weeks. Although they secured a 1-0 away victory against Angers at the weekend, that result marked just their second win in ten matches across all competitions and their first away success of the calendar year. Their last six matches have all finished under 2.5 goals, highlighting a lack of attacking fluency. Even when competitive, Lille have struggled to convert possession into sustained pressure in the final third.
Zvezda are unlikely to alter their successful blueprint. Expect a compact defensive block, calculated transitions, and a focus on controlling tempo rather than engaging in an open exchange. Lille, needing to overturn the deficit, may attempt to press higher, but doing so risks leaving spaces for counter-attacks.
With the Serbian side excelling at home in disciplined performances and Lille lacking consistent firepower, a tight encounter with limited scoring opportunities appears the most plausible outcome.
Predicted Score: 1-0 FK Crvena Zvezda.
