Angers will make the trip to Stade Bollaert-Delelis for their Ligue 1 encounter with Lens on Sunday, 26 January. View our free Lens vs Angers predictions below.
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Lens vs Angers predictions: Visitors to hold their own
Key stats
- Angers are currently on a five-match winning streak across all competitions.
- In contrast, Lens suffered three defeats in their last four games.
- At least three goals were scored in six of the last seven meetings between Lens and Angers.
- Five of the last seven skirmishes between these sides featured goals at both ends.
Correct score prediction: Lens 1-2 Angers
Angers have a poor track record against Lens, having lost four consecutive clashes between these teams. However, the visitors have strung together an impressive five wins in a row, keeping three clean sheets in the process. Given that Lens have managed only one win in their last five matches, we are leaning towards Angers for the win.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Lens are clear favourites
- HOME: 10/21 (1.48) – 67.7%
- DRAW: 17/5 (4.40) – 22.7%
- AWAY: 11/2 (6.50) – 15.4%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Angers' fortunes have improved in recent weeks, as they have more wins in their last five matches than in the previous 21 games. Alexandre Dujeux's troops have now gone up to 12th in the Ligue 1 table. They have earned five points less than seventh-placed Lens.
On the other hand, Lens have struggled to find their best form in recent weeks, winning only one of their last five matches (D1, L3).
Despite their recent shortcomings, Lens are the expected winners at 10/21 (1.48). Teams with these odds usually have a 67.7% probability of winning.
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It is also worth mentioning that both teams found the net in four of Lens' last five games. Keeping in mind that five of the last seven clashes between these teams produced goals at both ends, BTTS – Yes has an appealing look at 1/1 (2.00). That one has a 50% chance of landing.
Most recent H2Hs: Can Angers halt their losing streak against Lens?
Lens came out on top the last four times these teams went toe-to-toe with each other. They have lost only once in their last 10 clashes with Angers (W5, D4).
France Ligue 1 18/08/24
Angers
Lens
France Ligue 1 18/03/23
Lens
Angers
France Ligue 1 05/11/22
Angers
Lens
France Ligue 1 27/02/22
Angers
Lens
France Ligue 1 26/11/21
Lens
Angers
Lens preview: Hoping to get back on course
Lens will be eager to get back to winning ways after the loss to PSG last weekend. However, they will be without Remy Lascary, Martin Satriano, Jhoanner Chavez and Abdukodir Khusanov due to injuries.
Predicted lineup: Koffi (GK), Frankowski, Gradit, Sarr, Medina, Machado, Sotoca, Thomasson, Diouf, Nzola & Da Costa.
France Ligue 1 10/05/25
D
Toulouse
1
Lens
1
France Ligue 1 04/05/25
W
Lyon
1
Lens
2
France Ligue 1 27/04/25
L
Auxerre
4
Lens
0
France Ligue 1 20/04/25
W
Brest
1
Lens
3
France Ligue 1 11/04/25
L
Reims
2
Lens
0
Angers preview: Eyeing their sixth consecutive victory
Sidiki Cherif and Justin-Noel Kalumba are still expected to be sidelined for the visiting team due to injuries.
Predicted lineup: Fofana (GK), Arcus, Biumla, Lefort, Hanin, Aholou, Belkebla, Allevinah, Abdelli, El Melali & Lepaul.
France Ligue 1 10/05/25
W
Strasbourg
1
Angers
2
France Ligue 1 04/05/25
W
Nantes
0
Angers
1
France Ligue 1 27/04/25
L
Lille
2
Angers
0
France Ligue 1 20/04/25
L
Nice
2
Angers
1
France Ligue 1 13/04/25
W
Montpellier
0
Angers
2
Player to watch: Esteban Lepaul
Esteban Lepaul's impressive run continued last weekend, as he scored in Angers' 2-0 win over Auxerre. The former US Orleans forward has now scored in five consecutive matches across all competitions. He will look to extend that streak on Sunday evening.