This Saturday, matchday five of the French championship features a game between Lens and Lille at the Stade Bollaert-Delelis. A bet on the outcome of this match has strong odds of success.
Match Preview
Lens had a brief good streak with two wins but faced a setback with a heavy loss to PSG. This shows their difficulty in performing against stronger teams. Currently, they have three wins and two losses in Ligue 1, with both losses against top opponents.
Lens struggles with defensive errors, conceding goals in nearly every match. Their home record has also been shaky, with seven losses in the last twelve Ligue 1 games played at home. They find it particularly tough against Lille, winning only once in their last ten meetings on home soil.
Lille, on the other hand, is unbeaten this season and playing exciting football. Under coach Bruno Génésio, the team has scored 13 goals in four matches and sits solidly in second place. They have three wins recently with an impressive score of 9-2, showing their strong performance.
However, Lille has defensive weaknesses too, often conceding goals, especially in away games. Still, they manage to secure results even under pressure. Given the statistics and their current form, it’s likely that Lille will at least avoid a loss in this match.
Probable Lineups
- Lens: Rosser, Grady, Baidu, Sarr, Aguilar, Thomasson, Sangaré, Yudol, Thauvin, Guilavogui, Edouard
- Lille: Ozer, Perrault, Ngoy, Alessandro, Mbemba, Mandi, André, Bouaddi, Correa, Mukau, Fernandez Pardo, Giroud
Match Facts and Head-to-Head
- Lens has lost 7 of their last 12 home matches in Ligue 1.
- Lille is unbeaten away against Lens in 9 of their last 10 Ligue 1 matches.
- In 10 of Lille’s last 11 league games, there have been at least two goals scored.
Prediction
Considering both teams’ current performances and their previous match outcomes, Lille seems to be more balanced and confident. Despite some defensive weaknesses, their offensive strength might help them secure at least a point in this match.