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Paris Saint-Germain know that if they avoid defeat against Lens at the Stade Bollaert-Delelis on Wednesday night, they will win the Ligue 1 title.
Indeed, the visitors are six points clear of their nearest challengers with just two games left, and so a win or even a draw would mean they would be uncatchable.
As for Lens, anything other than victory would see them surrender the title despite a valiant effort throughout the season, but all would not be lost as they also have a Coupe de France final to look forward to.
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 Saint-Germain key stats
- Lens are unbeaten in six games in all competitions (W4, D2).
- PSG boast an identical record across all competitions (W4, D2).
- PSG have won the previous seven H2Hs.
Lens vs. Paris Saint-Germain preview: PSG to become champions again?
Lens vs PSG — Tale of the Tape
| Lens | vs | PSG |
|---|---|---|
| 2nd | Position | 1st |
| 67 | Points | 73 |
| 62 | Goals For | 71 |
| 33 | Goals Against | 27 |
| 11 | Clean Sheets | 17 |
| 1st | Home / Away Rank | 1st |
Lens know that their chances of winning the Ligue 1 title from here are highly unlikely, but it is not mathematically impossible.
They are six points behind PSG with just two games left, and they would also have to make up 15 goals in goal difference.
However, Pierre Sage's side have shown a fighting spirit all season, and are sure not to hand PSG the title on a plate.
The hosts remain without the suspended Saud Abdulhamid though, while both Florian Thauvin and Allan Saint-Maximin also missed Lens' victory over Nantes last time out, although they could both return here.
PSG are carefully managing two of their key defenders in Nuno Mendes and Willian Pacho, who have been carrying slight injuries, and with a second successive Champions League final to look forward to at the end of the month, Luis Enrique could remain cautious here.
Indeed, the Parisians could add to their historic first Champions League title last season with another against Arsenal, who they face in Budapest.
However, focus for now is on trying to wrap up the Ligue 1 title, and avoiding defeat here would do just that.
It will be interesting to see how the visitors approach this one, but Enrique will ensure that they will be hard to beat.
Lens vs. Paris Saint-Germain form guide & betting tips
| Lens | vs | PSG |
|---|---|---|
LWDDW |
Form | LWWDW |
| 8 | Points | 10 |
| 7th | Form Table | 4th |
| 8 | Goals For | 10 |
| 9 | Goals Against | 4 |
WWDDW |
Form (All Comps) | WWDDW |
Whispers predicts: Lens 1-1 Paris Saint-Germain
PSG are 1/1 favourites, but given Lens' impressive form, especially at home, we are backing them to avoid defeat here.
A Draw at 3/1 appeals to us, even though it would also hand the title to PSG.
In terms of other bets, Under 2.5 goals at 13/8 could also be worth a punt given the game could become cagey, and it has come through in both teams' last two matches.
Our final pick is an outside one and focuses on Adrien Thomasson, who has produced the most assists (nine) in the league this season. Thus, Thomasson over 0.5 assists at 19/4 could also be worth a punt.
Overall, we are predicting a 1-1 draw, which is available at 8/1.
> Under 2.5 goals at 13/8 | Likelihood: Possible
> Draw at 3/1 | Likelihood: Outsider
> Thomasson over 0.5 assists at 19/4 | Likelihood: Outsider