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Lille OSC vs. VfL Wolfsburg 9/14/21 UEFA Champions League Soccer Pick, Odds, and Prediction

Lille OSC vs. VfL Wolfsburg
September 14, 2021 3:00 pm EDT
The Line: Over 2.5 -110, Under 2.5 -110
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Lille OSC is welcoming VfL Wolfsburg to Stade Pierre Mauroy in round 1 of Group G of the UEFA Champions League. Lille is still struggling this season in Ligue 1 after winning it last season, and I don’t think they will be even close to the top this season. Wolfsburg has been the best team in Bundesliga so far this season with 4 wins in 4 games, and they are at the top of the table with a maximum of 12 points.

As I’ve mentioned, Lille is struggling, massively, and they have won only 1 of their last 5 games. During these 5 games, Lille has scored 7 goals, but they have conceded 11 goals. In their last game against Lorient on the road, Lille has had 56% of ball possession, 3 shots on goal, 5 corner kicks, 2 big chances created, and a high 89% of the correct passes. After they conceded a goal in the 7th minute, Lille tied the score in the 25th minute. In the 87th minute, Lille has conceded another goal, and they ended up losing this match 2-1. What was the best defense last season is still nowhere to be seen so far in Lille, and with that, I don’t think they will have a chance in the Champions League.

I gotta say, I am pleasantly surprised with Wolfsburg so far this season, and they have been outstanding in Bundesliga. Wolfsburg has won all 4 games, they have scored 6 goals while conceding only 1 goal. In their game against Furth this past weekend, Wolfsburg was impressive with 71% of ball possession, 3 shots on goal, 5 corner kicks, 2 big chances created, and 84% of the correct passes. With an early goal in the 10th minute and a late goal in the 91st minute, Wolfsburg has won this game 0-2. Bialek, Otavio, and Schlager are injured for Wolfsburg at the moment. In the offseason, Wolfsburg has signed a few great players, and the progress because of it is clear, but they have also sold some players, and that could impact their depth in the long run. Yes, Wolfsburg is playing in great form, but they haven’t played a Champions League game in a long time, and we will see if they can handle the pressure.

These two teams are a complete opposite right now, and everything points towards Wolfsburg winning this match, but I’m not so sure. Lille is still a good team, and the defense will be a key here. I don’t take the under often, but I will take it here.

Goran Kucar's Free Pick: Under 2.5 -110

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Goran Kucar

I was born and raised in Croatia, and with that, I was raised with soccer all around me. I love playing soccer, watching soccer, and now I love writing and handicapping soccer at PickDawgz and SportsChatPlace.

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