Preview and odds analysis for Lille vs Brann at 23:45 on September 25, Europa League Group Stage

Lille recently suffered a 0-3 defeat to Lens in Ligue 1 on September 20, 2025. Previously, they won against Toulouse 2-1 (September 13, 2025), Lorient 7-1 (August 31, 2025), Monaco 1-0 (August 24, 2025), and drew 3-3 with Brest (August 17, 2025). Their recent five matches indicate inconsistent form (3 wins, 1 draw, 1 loss), scoring 13 goals and conceding 8. Under coach Bruno Genesio, Lille will depend on Olivier Giroud and Edon Zhegrova to leverage home advantage.

Brann recently defeated Sandefjord 3-0 in the Eliteserien on September 20, 2025. Before that, they beat Valerenga 3-2 (September 13, 2025), drew 2-2 with Kristiansund (August 31, 2025), and won twice against AEK Larnaca, 4-0 (August 28, 2025) and 2-1 (August 21, 2025). Their last five games show impressive form (4 wins, 1 draw), scoring 14 goals and conceding 4. Led by coach Freyr Alexandersson, Brann will rely on Niklas Castro and Mads Hansen to create surprises.

The two teams have never met before. Lille enjoys home advantage and superior European experience, while Brann brings good form and late goal-scoring ability. A one-sided match with a decisive Lille win is the most reasonable expectation.

Squad status Lille vs Brann

Lille: Alexsandro (muscle injury), Thomas Meunier (pelvic injury), Ousmane Toure (ACL injury), Marc-Aurele Caillard (elbow injury); Olivier Giroud (ready to play).

Brann: Sakarias Opsahl (unspecified injury), Niklas Jensen Wassberg (knee injury); Niklas Castro (ready to play).

Expected lineups Lille vs Brann

Lille: Ozer - Mandi, Ngoy, Mbemba, Perraud - Bentaleb, Bouaddi - Correia, Mbappe, Sahraoui - Giroud.

Brann: Dyngeland - Pedersen, Knudsen, Helland, Soltvedt - Kornvig, Sorensen, Myhre - Hansen, Magnusson, Castro.

Lille recent form

20/09/25: Lens 3-0 Lille (Ligue 1)

13/09/25: Lille 2-1 Toulouse (Ligue 1)

31/08/25: Lorient 1-7 Lille (Ligue 1)

24/08/25: Lille 1-0 Monaco (Ligue 1)

17/08/25: Brest 3-3 Lille (Ligue 1)

Brann recent form

20/09/25: Sandefjord 0-3 Brann (Eliteserien)

13/09/25: Brann 3-2 Valerenga (Eliteserien)

31/08/25: Kristiansund 2-2 Brann (Eliteserien)

28/08/25: AEK Larnaca 0-4 Brann (Europa League)

21/08/25: Brann 2-1 AEK Larnaca (Europa League)

Head-to-head record Lille vs Brann

No previous meetings between these teams.

Prediction for Lille vs Brann

Lille, with home advantage, European experience, and a potent attack, is favored to secure a convincing win. Despite Brann’s good form, they are disadvantaged by squad quality and poor away history. A one-sided match ending in Lille’s victory is the most likely scenario.

Predicted scoreline: Lille 2-0 Brann