Prediction 1
Lens to Win
14/25 (1.56)
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Prediction 2
Lois Openda to Score Anytime
32/25 (2.28)
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Lens take on Brest at the Stade Bollaert-Delelis in Ligue 1 on Sunday, August 7th. Lens are targeting an opening day victory at Brest’s expense. Read our free predictions and find the latest odds for the fixture below in our detailed match preview.
Lens vs Brest – Free Betting Tips & Predictions
Can Lens’ new-look forward line hit the ground running against Brest on Sunday in Ligue 1? Read our top predictions for this weekend’s fixture below.
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Lens to Win
Lens slipped to a 1-0 defeat when they last welcomed Brest to the Stade Bollaert-Delelis, though a reverse of that outcome could be worth backing in Sunday’s Ligue 1 clash. The hosts have an exciting new attacker to debut in Lois Openda and with the home crowd expected to bring plenty of energy to Sunday’s opener, Lens should prove hard to stop. With that in mind, a stake on a home win this weekend is recommended.
Lois Openda to Score Anytime
Belgian striker Lois Openda scored 19 times in the Eredivisie for Vitesse last season and his capture in the summer was considered something of a coup for Lens. The 22-year-old can be devastating in the final third and he will be doubly determined to make his mark on his Ligue 1 debut against Brest. Openda has the skills to impress on matchday one and he could be a solid choice in the anytime scorer stakes.
Top Betting Odds and Stats for Lens vs Brest
Check out our list of the best stats for Sunday’s contest below alongside a tool to help you choose the best odds.
Last Five - Lens
12/11/22
France Ligue 1 LI1
Clermont Foot
Lens
1
2
W
05/11/22
France Ligue 1 LI1
Angers
Lens
1
2
W
28/10/22
France Ligue 1 LI1
Toulouse
Lens
0
3
W
22/10/22
France Ligue 1 LI1
Marseille
Lens
0
1
W
15/10/22
France Ligue 1 LI1
Montpellier
Lens
0
1
W
Last Five - Brest
13/11/22
France Ligue 1 LI1
Troyes
Brest
1
2
W
06/11/22
France Ligue 1 LI1
Nice
Brest
1
0
L
30/10/22
France Ligue 1 LI1
Reims
Brest
0
0
D
23/10/22
France Ligue 1 LI1
Clermont Foot
Brest
1
3
W
16/10/22
France Ligue 1 LI1
Nantes
Brest
4
1
L
Lens vs Brest Team News & Injuries
Read all of the injury updates and team news for Sunday’s Ligue 1 clash between Lens and Brest below.
Lens Predicted Lineup
New signing Adam Buksa could have to wait until September to make his debut for Lens after he picked up an ankle injury. Goalkeeper Wuilker Farinez will be sidelined until February at the earliest as he aims to recovery from an ACL injury. Brice Samba, who arrived from Nottingham Forest in the summer, should start between the sticks.
Predicted Lineup for Lens: Samba – Gradit, Danso, Medina – Cabot, Samed, Fofana, Frankowski – Costa, Sotoca, Openda
Brest Predicted Lineup
Brest will take a fully fit squad to Lens on Sunday and they will hope to give some new faces their first taste of action. Achraf Dari could start at the back, while Pierre Lees-Melou and Mathias Pereira Lage will hope to see minutes further up the pitch in midfield.
Predicted Lineup for Brest: Bizot – Duverne, Chardonnet, Herelle, Brassier – Del Castillo, Belkebla, Lees-Melou , Belaili – Mounie, Cardona
Lens vs Brest Coverage and Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the last meeting between these clubs?
Brest beat Lens 1-0 when the teams last met in March.
What time does this fixture kick off?
The game is scheduled to start at 14:00 BST.
Who are the current Ligue 1 champions?
Big-spending PSG are the current French champions.
