Arsenal host Lille in a UEFA Champions League league-phase encounter that promises an intriguing battle between the Premier League champions and an ambitious French side.
Mikel Arteta’s side are looking to make home advantage count after opening their European campaign with a 1-0 victory away to Napoli.
Lille, meanwhile, need a response after suffering a narrow 3-2 defeat at home to Real Betis in their opening Champions League fixture.
The Gunners most recent outing also ended positively, beating Leeds United 2-1 in the Premier League at the weekend.
Lille were also victorious over the weekend, edging Le Havre 1-0 to make it two consecutive wins ahead of this crucial test.
The Frech outfit led twice against Betis but conceded three times and also lost Ethan Mbappé Lottin to a red card.
Despite their opening day win, Arsenal are in 15th place and will need to better their goal difference to climb to the top of the table.
Here we have a look at both teams and give our predicted outcome of the match.
What time does Arsenal vs Lille start?
The match kicks off at 10PM E.A.T at the Emirates Stadium
Arsenal vs Lille team news
Piero Hincapie is the latest injury concern for the hosts, joining William Saliba and Christos Tzolis on the sidelines.
Ricardo Calafiori and Jurrien Timber are the pair that will start on the defensive flanks for Arsenal, with Gabriel Maghalaes and Ezri Konsa in the middle.
Bruno Guimaraes was on target against Leeds and may be called upon to start here, alongside Martin Zubimendi in midfield.
Viktor Gyokeres and Eberechi Eze may be the pair selected to start as Kai Havertz and Noni Madueke return to the bench.
As for Lille, Mbappe is suspended and will sit this one out as well as defender Tiago Santos suffered a serious knee injury against Le Havre, while left-back Romain Perraud also emerged from that match with a knock.
Nathan Ngoy is expected to return after being rested against Le Havre. Ayase Ueda could lead the attack, with Olivier Giroud another option.
Arsenal vs Lille head-to-head and current form
This will be the first competitive match between these two sides.
Current form:
Arsenal – WLWWW
Lille – WWLWL
Arsenal vs Lille prediction
Arsenal have home advantage, stronger depth and a positive European start after beating Napoli away. Lille’s defeat to Betis exposed defensive vulnerabilities that the Gunners may be able to exploit.
The home win is the leading match-result selection.
Prediction – Arsenal to win – PLACE YOUR BET ON THIS GAME HERE!