AC Milan will welcome Lille to San Siro on Thursday in their next group stage UEFA Europa League encounter.AC Milan come into this game on the back of a 2-1 win over Udinese in Serie A on Sunday. Goals from midfielder Franck Kessie and veteran Swedish striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic sealed the victory for Stefano Pioli's side, keeping them top of Serie A. A penalty from Argentina international Rodrigo De Paul proved to be a mere consolation for Udinese.The lion roars to seal another win ❤️🖤@Ibra_official mette la firma sui 3 punti. Gara tosta, grandi ragazzi 🔥#UdineseMilan #SempreMilan pic.twitter.com/ROz0PtC2wB— AC Milan (@acmilan) November 1, 2020Lille, on the other hand, drew 1-1 against 10-man Lyon on Sunday in Ligue 1. A goal from forward Jonathan Bamba for Lille in the first half was cancelled out by an own goal from Turkish right-back Zeki Celik for Lyon, who had centre-back Marcelo sent off in the second half.AC Milan vs Lille Head-to-HeadIn two head-to-head encounters between the two sides, Lille have won one game and drawn the other one.🤙 @EuropaLeague's calling ... we've got a date at @acmilan on Thursday 🙌 #UEL pic.twitter.com/ixqEaAUpXO— LOSC Lille EN (@LOSC_EN) November 2, 2020The two clubs last faced each other in 2006 in the Champions League, with Lille beating AC Milan 2-0, courtesy of goals from Nigerian winger Peter Odemwingie and Ivory Coast international Abdul Kader Keita.AC Milan form guide in Serie A: W-W-W-D-WLille form guide in Ligue 1: W-W-W-D-DAC Milan vs Lille Team NewsAC Milan manager Stefano Pioli has the majority of his players fit and available for selection. However, there remain doubts over the fitness of Argentine centre-back Mateo Musacchio and Spanish winger Samu Castillejo.Injured: NoneDoubtful: Mateo Musacchio, Samu CastillejoSuspended: NoneMeanwhile, Lille have no known injury issues and manager Christophe Galtier is expected to have a fully-fit squad at his disposal.Injured: NoneDoubtful: NoneSuspended: NoneAC Milan vs Lille Predicted XIAC Milan Predicted XI (4-3-3): Gianluigi Donnarumma, Davide Calabria, Simon Kjaer, Alessio Romagnoli, Diogo Dalot, Sandro Tonali, Ismael Bennacer, Brahim Diaz, Alexis Saelemaekers, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Rafael LeaoLille Predicted XI (4-4-2): Mike Maignan, Zeki Celik, Adama Soumaoro, Sven Botman, Domagoj Bradaric, Jonathan Ikone, Benjamin Andre, Boubakary Soumare, Jonathan Bamba, Burak Yilmaz, Jonathan DavidAC Milan vs Lille PredictionAC Milan have begun their season in fine fashion, and occupy the top spot in both Serie A and in their Europa League group. Veteran striker Ibrahimovic has been vital to their successes, scoring at a consistent rate and proving to be the ideal role model for the younger players at the club.Lille, on the other hand, sit second in both Ligue 1 and in their Europa League group. Despite selling star striker Victor Osimhen to Napoli, the French club have performed well, with players like Renato Sanches, Jonathan Ikone and Jonathan Bamba all stepping up this season.AC Milan are in a good run of form, and they will be playing at home. The Rossoneri should emerge victorious over Lille.Prediction: AC Milan 2-1 LilleAlso Read: Reports: Liverpool and Manchester United chasing Juventus target Isak Bergmann