Fenerbahce v Lille

Fenerbahce vs Lille Preview

Fenerbahce returned to winning ways in the domestic Turkish Super Lig over the weekend when they recorded a 1-0 home win against Adana Demirspor which the hosts will be hoping can bring them some much-needed momentum as they prepare for this 2nd leg of their Champions League tie with French side Lille, following last week's 2-1 defeat, while Lille were not in action over the weekend.

Despite last week's loss on the road at Stade du Hainaut, Fenerbahce have been in pretty good nick overall as the Turkish hosts have accumulated five wins in their last six games overall which includes earlier pre-season victories against Strasbourg and Hull City.

In addition, Jose Mourinho's side completed an entertaining 6-4 win on aggregate against Swiss outfit Lugano in the previous qualifying round of the Champions League, so Tuesday night's hosts will be confident that they can turn this 2nd leg around at their Ülker Stadyumu Fenerbahçe.

The bigger picture shows Fenerbahce have suffered just two defeats in their last 15 matches overall in all competitions whilst picking up no fewer than 10 wins in the process; goals may also feature as eight of these last 15 games have also resulted in both teams scoring as well.

Since their last competitive match in the French Ligue 1 in mid-May where they drew 2-2 at home with Nice, Lille have actually only played one more competitive game since then and that was last week's 2-1 win in the 1st leg of this Champions League tie with Fenerbahce.

In between, Lille have played six pre-season friendlies, losing just once but also picking up wins against the likes of Deinze, Gent and Celta Vigo, while last week's 1st leg win at the Stade du Hainaut will also give Bruno Genesio and his side a welcome boost ahead of this tricky outing.

The bigger picture shows Lille have lost just once in their last nine games in all competitions which came in the form of a 1-0 defeat away from home at German Bundesliga side, Wolfsburg, but the prospect of further goals in this 2nd leg is also a real possibility.

Indeed, seven of Lille's last seven games overall have resulted in both teams scoring and although the French visitors currently hold a 2-1 lead, further goals look likely to unfold at the Ülker Stadyumu Fenerbahçe on Tuesday night as both teams search for a spot in the play-offs of this season's competition.

Fenerbahce v Lille Verdict

Each of the last three meetings between Fenerbahce and Lille have produced goals for both sides and this trend looks set to continue in this return leg in Turkey as both teams look to progress and ultimately, gain a place in the group stage.

Therefore, our main bet will be BTTS Yes @ 1.72

Other side bets worth considering:

Fenerbahce win @ 1.90

Correct Score: Fenerbahce win & BTTS Yes @ 3.75