Arsenal v Lille: predicted line-ups for Champions League clash

Arsenal host Lille at Emirates Stadium on Tuesday, 13 October 2026, in the second matchday of the league phase of the Champions League. Both managers are expected to name competitive sides, although each club has several injury concerns to consider.

Arsenal

Mikel Arteta is expected to field a strong Arsenal team, with Ben White set to return at right-back after recovering from injury.

Bruno Guimaraes could be rewarded for scoring the decisive goal against Leeds with a place alongside Declan Rice in midfield. In attack, Kai Havertz is reported to be preferred to Viktor Gyokeres because of his versatility and Champions League experience, as well as the greater presence he offers in the penalty area.

However, the projected Arsenal team lists Gyokeres as the centre-forward. The Gunners remain without William Saliba and Christos Tzolis.

Arsenal’s predicted XI

Goalkeeper: David Raya

Defenders: Riccardo Calafiori, Gabriel, Cristhian Mosquera, Ben White

Defensive midfielders: Declan Rice, Bruno Guimaraes

Attacking midfielders: Eberechi Eze, Martin Ødegaard, Bukayo Saka

Centre-forward: Viktor Gyokeres

Lille

Lille will be without Ethan Mbappe and Hamza Igamane, who are both injured.

Tiago Santos is also a doubt after suffering a knee problem during the match against Le Havre. Despite those absences, Lille’s manager is expected to be able to select a competitive line-up for the trip to Arsenal.

Berke Ozer is forecast to start in goal, with Romain Perraud, Alexsandro, Nathan Ngoy and Loun Srdanovic forming the defence.

Nabil Bentaleb and Ngal’ayel Mukau are expected to anchor the midfield, while Maurits Kjærgaard, Dilane Bakwa and Gaetan Perrin could operate in more advanced positions behind Ayase Ueda.

Lille’s predicted XI

Goalkeeper: Berke Ozer

Defenders: Romain Perraud, Alexsandro, Nathan Ngoy, Loun Srdanovic

Defensive midfielders: Nabil Bentaleb, Ngal’ayel Mukau

Attacking midfielders: Maurits Kjærgaard, Dilane Bakwa, Gaetan Perrin

Centre-forward: Ayase Ueda

Arsenal and Lille will meet in the second round of the Champions League league phase. The match is due to take place at Emirates Stadium on Tuesday, 13 October 2026.

The published betting odds list Arsenal as favourites at 1.21 to win. A draw is priced at 6.00, while a Lille victory is rated at 9.50.