Lille vs. Borussia Dortmund preview: Team news and predicted lineups

Here is our preview of Wednesday’s Champions League clash between LOSC Lille and Borussia Dortmund, including our predicted lineups.

After a 1-1 draw in the first leg of the Champions League last-16 tie between Borussia Dortmund and LOSC Lille, all is still to play for in Wednesday’s return leg in France.

Leading 1-0 at the break, the Black and Yellows dominated the first half at home, but lost their grip after the break and had to settle for a draw.

That draw was followed by an underwhelming 0-1 home defeat to Augsburg that Niko Kovac’s men will now be looking to bounce back from in France.

Kovac was unhappy with his side’s performance at the weekend, but believes they can put in a better showing in France.

“We played a really bad game. We did not create chances, no intensity, no aggression. So in the end we got back what we showed, which is nothing,” he said after the loss on Saturday, adding:

“I don’t want to paint everything black. The positive thing is we have four days to rest and to deliver a better performance.”

Lille, fifth in the French Ligue 1, will go into Wednesday’s game on the back of a confidence-boosting 1-0 win over Montpellier in which top scorer Jonathan David netted his 22nd goal of the season.

Tiago Santos (knee) and Edon Zhegrova (groin) are unavailable for the French home side.

Borussia Dortmund will be without Felix Nmecha (knee) and Daniel Svensson (knee), but Carney Chukwuemeka could be back in contention after a knee problem.

Click here to see our predicted LOSC Lille vs. Borussia Dortmund lineups.