Arsenal vs Lille betting tips and predictions – Giroud to haunt former side?

Arsenal host Lille in the Champions League on Tuesday with the Gunners hoping to make it two wins from two in the competitions this season. Arsenal vs Lille details overview Date: Tuesday 13th October Kick-off: 8pm Venue: Emirates Stadium, London, UK How to watch: TNT Sports 1, TNT Sports Ultimate, HBO Max Arsenal vs Lille quick tips Gyorekes 2+ shots on target – 10/11 with bet365 Arsenal to win -2 handicap – 13/8 with bet365 Both teams to score – NO – 4/6 with bet365 Arsenal vs Lille prediction Perfect in the Champions League league phase since going down 1-0 to Inter Milan in November 2024, Arsenal’s lucky 13th win in a row arrived in Naples on matchday one, where man of the moment Martin Odegaard made the difference again. Can they follow it up on home soil against Ligue 1 club Lille, who lost 3-2 against Real Betis on matchday one? Arsenal banished some of the demons of their 3-0 defeat to Brighton before the international break, by seeing off Leeds 2-1 at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday lunchtime. They are back on home soil on Tuesday hoping to keep the momentum going, in spite of injury worries to Piero Hincapie and Martin Zubimendi. They’ve been formidable in this competition over the last year and an Arsenal win to nil could be a strong play here. However, Lille have also responded well to defeat to the Spanish club, with a string of three wins in a row in the league. Former Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud will be back in north London, but may have to make do with an appearance from the bench with Japanese forward Ayase Ueda likely to start. Kylian Mbappe’s younger brother Ethan, could well be in the mix to make the starting 11 too. Arsenal vs Lille tips Gyorekes on target The Swedish striker didn’t have much of a look in before the international break. But has been supremely prolific for his nation where the 28-year-old made UEFA Nations League history with Sweden after scoring his sixth goal in a row against Bosnia and Herzegovina. Kai Havertz may be rested having just come back from injury while on international duty, Gyorekes may get his chance to lead the line from the start on Saturday. A confidence player in its purest form. An opportunity on the European stage may be the perfect time to give the former Sporting striker the nod. Tip: Gyorekes 2+ shots on target – 10/11 with bet365 Gunners firing So solid crew. Arsenal’s Champions League record is ominous for the Ligue 1 club. The Gunners were eight wins for eight in the league phase last season and didn’t lose a match on their way to the final last season – losing only on penalties to PSG. Arteta may have to reshuffle his pack to keep everyone fresh, but with Martin Odegaard, Bukayo Saka and Mikel Merino on the pitch, they should get the job done. Tip: Arsenal to win -2 handicap – 13/8 with bet365 Arsenal vs Lille predicted lineups Arsenal (4-2-3-1): Raya (GK); Timber, Konsa, Gabriel, Calafiori; Guimaraes, Merino; Saka, Odegaard, Eze; Gyokeres Lille (4-2-3-1): Ozer (GK); Ngoy, Nianzou, Alexsandro, Verdonk; Andre, Bentaleb; Bakwa, Haraldsson, Perrin; Ueda Arsenal vs Lille latest odds Find the latest Arsenal vs Lille betting odds here. All odds are provided by our recommended football bookmakers and are subject to change. Arsenal – 2/9 with bet365 Draw – 11/2 with bet365 Lille – 11/1 with bet365 More Champions League predictions We have plenty more Champions League predictions and picks – find our latest betting tips from expert punters in our match preview overview . Important historical facts about Arsenal vs Lille This will be the first time Arsenal and Lille meet in a competitive fixture. The Gunners record against Ligue 1 clubs is 17 wins, eight draws and six defeats in 31 overall matches. Meanwhile Lille’s 19 matches against English clubs have only totaled four wins. Last meeting : Arsenal N/A Lille Last six matches: Arsenal wins – N/A ; Lille wins – N/A ; Draws – N/A . Commercial content notice: Taking one of the bookmaker offers featured in this article may result in a payment to talkSPORT. 18+. T&Cs apply. Remember to gamble responsibly A responsible gambler is someone who: Establishes time and monetary limits before playing Only gambles with money they can afford to lose Never chase their losses Doesn’t gamble if they’re upset, angry or depressed Gamcare – www.gamcare.org.uk Find our detailed guide on responsible gambling practices here . For help with a gambling problem, call the National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133 or go to www.gamstop.co.uk to be excluded from all UK-regulated gambling websites. Free Bet Offers See all the best free bets and betting offers available in the UK over at our dedicated page See all free bets 18+ gambleaware.org. T&Cs apply