Lille is eager to bounce back after narrowly missing out on a Champions League spot due to goal difference. Recent friendlies have not been encouraging, with consecutive 3-2 losses, highlighting their need for defensive improvement. The team has been unbeaten at home since March, gathering 10 points over their last four Ligue 1 matches. Meanwhile, Venezia, having been relegated from Serie A, faced a difficult end to their season, securing only one win in their last six matches, making them significant underdogs in the upcoming fixture against Lille.
Lille missed out on a Champions League spot last season due to goal difference, suffering two consecutive losses in summer friendlies against Borussia Dortmund and Como, while Venezia lost their Serie A status and experienced defensive struggles.
Lille has not achieved back-to-back clean sheets in any competition this calendar year, while they are unbeaten at home since March, with 10 points from their last four matches at Stade Pierre-Mauroy.
Venezia ended the last Serie A season with a single win from their final six matches and have gained a reputation for defensive vulnerabilities after being relegated, making them underdogs against Lille.
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