Everton have the chance to almost seal their passage to the knockout stage of the Europa League on Thursday evening when they host French side Lille at Goodison Park. The Toffees are currently leading the Group H rankings by one point and are unbeaten in the first three matches of the competition: two wins and a draw.
The reverse fixture two weeks ago ended goalless in France. Lille are two points behind Everton in the group table, also undefeated but with three consecutive draws. Lille are struggling in their domestic competition though, they haven't won any of their last six matches. A win on Thursday would boost their chances of qualifying.
Arouna Kone, John Stones, Kevin Mirallas and Antolin Alcaraz will all miss out for Everton, while Marcos Lopes and Jonathan Delaplace are out of contention for Lille.
Probable starting line-ups:
Everton: Howard - Baines, Jagielka, Distin, Coleman - Barry, Besic, McGeady, Naismith - Lukaku, Eto'o
Lille: Enyeama - Corchia, Kjaer, Basa, Souare - Origi, Martin, Gueye, Rodelin - Mavuba, Frey
My prediction: Everton to win 2-1.
Here are the odds for the match at Bet365:
Everton win - 4/5 Draw - 11/4 Lille win - 4/1
galata86 9 years ago
Great win for everton and I think that this year they can do great stuff in europa league. England teams have a lot quality and I think that everton this year has a motiv to maybe win europa league. In premier league they don't play like we expect of tham but this year I think that europa league is their competition :)
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Daniel Anderson 9 years ago
Everton showed tonight very nice form.They scored two in first and one goal in second half.Result is enough proof that thay have dominated in this match.This win will boost their confiedence,they are aure for knockout stage.They had 64 percent posession of ball in this match.Lille aint bad team,it is hard to beat them with...
Everton showed tonight very nice form.They scored two in first and one goal in second half.Result is enough proof that thay have dominated in this match.This win will boost their confiedence,they are aure for knockout stage.They had 64 percent posession of ball in this match.Lille aint bad team,it is hard to beat them with such easiness .
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Daniel Anderson 9 years ago
Mdacic I agree with you,about difference between Premier League and League One.It is obvious that French teams are nowhere close to English teams.It is true that in Champions League teams from England are strugling this season,but they will still probably manage to qualify to the next stage.
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Tomas.White 9 years ago
Amazing game for McCarthy, he had two assists and had very nice game above all. Fantastic attack, well organised defense, i think that they are going all the way in UEFA Europa League this year. They signed Lukaku and Samuel, which is very good job. Very bad night for Lille, i hope they are turning their minds to match...
Amazing game for McCarthy, he had two assists and had very nice game above all. Fantastic attack, well organised defense, i think that they are going all the way in UEFA Europa League this year. They signed Lukaku and Samuel, which is very good job. Very bad night for Lille, i hope they are turning their minds to match against Reims in Ligue 1.
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mdacic 9 years ago
well in this match we saw how big difference is between Premier league and France League one. Everton was better all 90 minuts and deserve this win. they had full match control and they win without any trouble. I think that Lille could play better becouse they have some great players but tonight wasn't their night
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mico.femic.1 9 years ago
everton is a quality team and have good players , and it is much better than Lille . However , the English school of football better than the French , which can be seen at clubs . at least I think so . everton are all tough opponent and each opponent's Club offers great resistance and the players on the field do their best...
everton is a quality team and have good players , and it is much better than Lille . However , the English school of football better than the French , which can be seen at clubs . at least I think so . everton are all tough opponent and each opponent's Club offers great resistance and the players on the field do their best , and what proves the result . although sometimes they have downs like all the best clubs which is normal .
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Daniel Anderson 9 years ago
Yes galata86,I saw fantastic performance by McGeady.In first half he was playing very good.He provided to assists in only 45 minutes.I am little bit dissapointed with performance of LOSC Lille .I expected to see much more from the,but there is second half,they still can improve.Maybe it should be good to try Lille scores...
Yes galata86,I saw fantastic performance by McGeady.In first half he was playing very good.He provided to assists in only 45 minutes.I am little bit dissapointed with performance of LOSC Lille .I expected to see much more from the,but there is second half,they still can improve.Maybe it should be good to try Lille scores next goal on live betting.
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galata86 9 years ago
2-0 at half time. Goals scored by jagielka and osman. But I must mention McGeady. He play very well and with two assist he is most important player for everton in this match. Lille is not so dangerous and I think that at the end of the match everton should score few more goals
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schuber26 9 years ago
Everton must win this match if they want to qualify to the next round of Europe League. If Lukaku, McGeady, McCarthy, Baines and Barkley plays I think it will be a winning match for Everton. OR NOT! Origi (Lille) is in a very good form he can give some goals to his team. He is just 19 years old but he is going to be in...
Everton must win this match if they want to qualify to the next round of Europe League. If Lukaku, McGeady, McCarthy, Baines and Barkley plays I think it will be a winning match for Everton. OR NOT! Origi (Lille) is in a very good form he can give some goals to his team. He is just 19 years old but he is going to be in a bigger team next year for sure! Good luck Lille and Everton
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mdacic 9 years ago
daniel has the right. Lille have great quick players and they are good on counter attacks. And everton have great defenders and I think that it will be key of this game - can Evertn stop their counter attacks. If they do that they will win, and I think that they can easy do that. Jagielka is one of the best central defenders...
daniel has the right. Lille have great quick players and they are good on counter attacks. And everton have great defenders and I think that it will be key of this game - can Evertn stop their counter attacks. If they do that they will win, and I think that they can easy do that. Jagielka is one of the best central defenders in england and baines is best left defender in europe. So everton can handle this
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Daniel Anderson 9 years ago
John Andrew I agree with you about Everton's win,but I dont see this being such a great match.French teams ,especially when they are playing away from France are famous for their deffensive approach.They will wait for Everton to open up and attack them with counter attacks.
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John Andrew 9 years ago
That`s could be a great match. Everton played very well last two years after Moyes leave. I think that they will easy to win this match with more than two goals to score. Lille this year not play like a last two, when they were with PSG, the best French team. My prediction is Everton win.
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Shumar4life 9 years ago
This is the derby match of this round in Europe league, and despite the fact that Everton is playing on the home turf, we can't expect one easy match for them. Lille has good squad, they will play offensive and they will try to create their own chances in order to try to win this match
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Daniel Anderson 9 years ago
The thing I am most impressed about Everton is their attack.They have one super experienced striker Samuel Eto'o.Other attacker is one of the best young strikers Romelu Lukaku.He is still very young player,he is only 21 years old.It was very smart decision to sign Eto'o in last transfer window,now Lukaku will have fantastic...
The thing I am most impressed about Everton is their attack.They have one super experienced striker Samuel Eto'o.Other attacker is one of the best young strikers Romelu Lukaku.He is still very young player,he is only 21 years old.It was very smart decision to sign Eto'o in last transfer window,now Lukaku will have fantastic player to learn from him.
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Daniel Anderson 9 years ago
They have fantastic defenders.Jagielka and Baines are one of the players in their position in my opinion.Baines is their set piece taker,he has much assists beside his name.They surely can play good defence with these players.Both Jagielka and Baines are in starting line up in England national team.
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explosio4 9 years ago
Daniel, I am not sure that Everton will attack from the first minute. They will play with two forwards, but Martinez just don't want to lose teams balance. Everton has great defenders like Jagielka, Stouns, Baines, they are so strong after corner or delivery from the side. So ,in first half i expect reserved game, and in...
Daniel, I am not sure that Everton will attack from the first minute. They will play with two forwards, but Martinez just don't want to lose teams balance. Everton has great defenders like Jagielka, Stouns, Baines, they are so strong after corner or delivery from the side. So ,in first half i expect reserved game, and in second Everton will attack with power.
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Daniel Anderson 9 years ago
I think this match will be pretty much different than the first one.Everton will probably attack from the first minute.They will try to score an early opener cause it would be very important then for players of LOSC Lille to comeback.Everton have good fans,they are in solid form,so I see them winning this 2-0.
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Daniel Anderson 9 years ago
Explosio4,I agree with you about first match,I wathed it too.I also think that Everton better team on the pitch.They had some chances,but not too much.They went to France simply not to lose,they achieved their goal and after that match they are in fantastice position to get through to the knockout stage.
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explosio4 9 years ago
I watched their first match, and Everton was better team. But they did not score, one point is good result for them. In this match, I expect much better play in offense, Lukaku or Eto'o will probably score. Lille is in bad form, and i think that they can not score tonight. Everton defense is great. My prediction is 2-0...
I watched their first match, and Everton was better team. But they did not score, one point is good result for them. In this match, I expect much better play in offense, Lukaku or Eto'o will probably score. Lille is in bad form, and i think that they can not score tonight. Everton defense is great. My prediction is 2-0 easy win for Everton.
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mdacic 9 years ago
Evertom is a great club. I think that is very big difference between premier league and france league 1 and everton will show that. Special on goodison park everton is great and I think that they will win with at least two goals lead. Everton have great supporters and in that atmosphere lille can't do anything
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