Arsenal is set to host Lille at Emirates Stadium for UEFA Champions League Matchday 2 on October 13, 2026. Arsenal enters the fixture with three points after a 1-0 victory over Napoli, while Lille seeks their first points following a 3-2 home defeat to Real Betis. Arsenal faces significant squad challenges with Piero Hincapié, Martín Zubimendi, Christos Tzolis, and William Saliba all sidelined due to injuries. Lille also has key absences, including Ethan Mbappé through suspension and Tiago Santos with a knee injury. Coaches Mikel Arteta for Arsenal and Davide Ancelotti for Lille will navigate these challenges. Predicted lineups feature David Raya, Bukayo Saka, and Kai Havertz for Arsenal, and Berke Özer and Ayase Ueda for Lille. This marks the first encounter between the two clubs, though Gabriel Magalhães and Olivier Giroud share connections, having played for both teams. Arsenal boasts strong recent form, winning five of their last six matches across all competitions.