OSCLille Face Massive Task Against Juventus
Champions League Last 16 First Leg
Kick-off 20:00 GMT
Juventus will be looking to take a big step towards the Champions League quarter-finals when they travel to take on Lille in the first leg of their last-16 tie on Tuesday night.
The Italian giants are strong favorites to progress to the last eight, but Lille have shown that they are no pushovers in this season's competition.
The French champions finished second in their group behind Chelsea, and they have already knocked out Sevilla in the round of 16.
Juventus, meanwhile, won their group ahead of Chelsea and Malmo, and they have not lost a game in the Champions League this season.
The two teams have never met before in competitive action, so this will be a fascinating matchup.
Lille Team News
Lille will be without the suspended Sven Botman for the first leg of their tie with Juventus.
The Dutch defender was sent off in the second leg of their round of 16 tie with Sevilla, and he will now miss the first leg of their quarter-final clash with Juventus.
Other than that, Lille have a fully fit squad to choose from.
Juventus Team News
Juventus will be without the injured Federico Chiesa and Paulo Dybala for the first leg of their tie with Lille.
Chiesa has been out since January with an ankle injury, while Dybala suffered a thigh injury in the second half of Juventus' 3-1 win over Sampdoria on Saturday.
However, Juventus have been boosted by the return of Leonardo Bonucci and Mattia De Sciglio from injury.
Bonucci has been out since November with a calf injury, while De Sciglio has been out since January with a thigh injury.
Key Stats
Lille have lost just one of their last seven games in all competitions.
Juventus have not lost a game in the Champions League this season.
Lille have won two of their three home games in the Champions League this season.
Prediction
Juventus are the strong favorites to win this match, but Lille are no pushovers.
The French champions have shown that they can compete with the best teams in Europe, and they will be looking to make a statement in the first leg of their tie with Juventus.
However, Juventus have more experience and quality in their squad, and they should have too much for Lille on the night.
Prediction: Juventus to win 2-0.