An intriguing clash awaits in Ligue 1 on Sunday afternoon as Lens welcome Paris FC to the Stade Bollaert-Delelis. Indeed, Lens are in sixth place, just three points and two places above Paris in eighth.
A win for Lens could excel them into the Champions League places, and if other results go their way, they could even move to the top of the table. Meanwhile, Paris could enter the European places themselves with victory.
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Lens vs Paris FC prediction: Hosts to take all three points?
Key stats
- Lens have won both of their home games so far this season.
- Paris have conceded in each of their four away matches.
- None of the previous seven H2Hs in all competitions have seen more than three goals scored.
Correct score prediction: Lens 2-1 Paris FC
Lens have been strong at home so far, and with them higher up the table, we are backing them to edge this one. Paris have impressed since being promoted though, and will not give Lens an easy game.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Lens favourites with bookmakers
- HOME: 17/20 (1.85) – 54.1%
- DRAW: 13/5 (3.60) – 27.8%
- AWAY: 3/1 (4.00) – 25.0%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
As shown by the implied probabilities, Lens have been installed as the favourites with bookmakers to claim all three points on home soil. A draw can still be backed at just under 28%, while a Paris victory on their travels is rated at 25%.
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Most recent H2Hs: Mixed bag
The last three H2Hs have seen mixed results with one win each for Lens and Paris and one draw. This suggests that this clash could be a tight affair.
Europe Friendlies 02/07/22
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Paris FC
France Ligue 2 02/03/20
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Lens
France Ligue 2 28/09/19
Lens
Paris FC
France Ligue 2 Play-Offs 21/05/19
Paris FC
Lens
France Ligue 2 03/03/19
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Lens preview: Ganiou suspended
Ismaelo Ganiou is suspended after picking up a red card for Lens before the international break. The hosts also have a number of injuries on their plate.
Predicted lineup: Risser (GK); Gradit, Baidoo, Sarr; Aguilar, Sangare, Thomasson, Udol; Thauvin, Said & Fofana
Last five results:
- Auxerre 1-2 Lens
- Rennes 0-0 Lens
- Lens 3-0 Lille
- PSG 2-0 Lens
- Lens 3-1 Brest
Paris FC preview: Few injuries to deal with
Mathieu Cafaro, Pierre-Yves Hamel and Julien Lopez are all injured for Paris. Otherwise, they have a fully fit squad to choose from.
Predicted lineup: Nkambadio (GK); Traore, Mbow, Otavio, De Smet; Lees-Melou; Lopez, Camara; Kebbal, Geubbels & Simon
Last five results:
- Paris FC 2-0 Lorient
- Nice 1-1 Paris FC
- Paris FC 2-3 Strasbourg
- Brest 1-2 Paris FC
- Paris FC 3-2 Metz
Player to watch: Wesley Said
Lens beat Lille 3-0 the last time they played at home, and Wesley Said was highly influential. Indeed, he scored and assisted, and so will be a player that Paris will have to follow closely on the pitch when the two teams collide in Ligue 1 on Sunday.