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Lens are looking to secure a third Ligue 1 victory on the bounce as they welcome Paris FC to Stade Bollaert-Delelis on Saturday for round eight action.
The hosts enter this encounter following defeat to Club Brugge in the Champions League and will now seek a response on the domestic front.
Just four points separate both sides, with Lens sitting eighth in the standings, five spots below the third-placed visitors, who are tied on 14 points with leaders Lyon and second-placed Paris Saint-Germain.
Read our prediction, preview and betting tips for the game below, and make sure to check out our today's betting tips page for more of our expert predictions.
Lens vs. Paris FC key stats
- Florian Thauvin has registered nine direct goal contributions in seven league appearances this season.
- Lens have won each of the last four league meetings between the sides.
- Over 2.5 goals has landed in each of Lens’ last four league outings.
Lens vs. Paris FC preview: Hosts seek response following continental setback
Lens vs Paris FC — Tale of the Tape
| Lens | vs | Paris FC |
|---|---|---|
| 8th | Position | 3rd |
| 10 | Points | 14 |
| 14 | Goals For | 12 |
| 11 | Goals Against | 7 |
| 0 | Clean Sheets | 3 |
| 8th (H) | Home / Away Rank | 9th (A) |
Lens have begun to find their feet in Ligue 1 after a difficult spell earlier in the campaign, leading to the dismissal of former boss Dino Toppmoller.
Although the team suffered defeat in Yannick Cahuzac’s first game in charge, they have now won consecutive league games, beating Lyon (2-1) and Troyes (3-1).
However, their latest European assignment in midweek proved far less encouraging, falling 3-0 away at Club Brugge and leaving the Blood and Gold with one victory from their three league phase matches this term.
Lens will seek a response on the domestic front and will look to draw encouragement from winning two of their three league matches at Stade Bollaert-Delelis this season.
Paris FC, meanwhile, have made a promising return to the top flight after investing heavily in their squad and are looking to improve on last season’s 11th-placed finish.
Les Paisiens’ latest outing was an eventful 4-3 victory over Rennes, with a stoppage-time penalty finally settling the game in which they had twice seen their advantage challenged.
Liam Rosenior's team have collected four victories from their opening seven league fixtures, placing them among the leading sides in the division.
However, there are still questions about their away performances, as Paris FC have lost two of their last four league trips after suffering only two defeats across their previous 11 away matches in the competition.
Lens vs. paris FC form guide & betting tips
| Lens | vs | Paris FC |
|---|---|---|
LDLWW |
Form | WDWLW |
| 7 | Points | 10 |
| 11th | Form Table | 4th |
| 8 | Goals For | 9 |
| 7 | Goals Against | 7 |
WWLWL |
Form (All Comps) | WDWLW |
Whispers predicts: Lens 2-1 Paris FC
Lens should be motivated to produce a strong response after their European setback, and returning to a familiar home environment gives them a good opportunity to reassert themselves in domestic competition, making a 2-1 home victory worth considering at 9.50 (17/2).
Even if Lens' home advantage could become more influential as the match progresses, backing Paris FC to win or draw at half-time at 1.40 (2/5) is appealing given their record of staying competitive during the opening 45 minutes.
Meanwhile, over 2.5 goals at 1.66 (2/3) is also worth considering, with the visitors likely to offer a threat of their own and Lens having strong reasons to take the initiative after Wednesday's defeat.
Thauvin to score or assist at 1.95 (19/20) provides another option, as his creativity and attacking involvement could prove decisive in a game where Lens are expected to seek a response after their continental setback.
> Paris FC to win or draw at half-time at 1.40 (2/5) | Likelihood: Probable
> Over 2.5 goals at 1.66 (2/3) | Likelihood: Possible
> Florian Thauvin to score or assist at 1.95 (19/20) | Likelihood: Possible
> Correct score – Lens 2-1 Paris FC at 9.50 (17/2) | Likelihood: Outsider