In a clash between two teams from opposite ends of the standings, third-placed Lens welcome last-placed Angers to Stade Bollaert-Delelis in Ligue 1 on Saturday (March 18).
The hosts, unbeaten in four league outings, returned to winning ways on Sunday (March 12) with an impressive 4-0 win at Clermont Foot. Lois Openda starred with a five-minute hat-trick in the first half and the assist for Alexis Claude Maurice’s 76th-minute strike.
Angers, meanwhile, have lost their last four league games, including a 2-0 loss at home to Toulouse in their previous outing.
Match Details:
- Match: Lens vs Angers
- Date: 19 March 2023
- Time: 1:30 am
- Venue: Stade Bollaert-Delelis
Lens vs Angers Prediction
Lens have lost just once in the league this season. While they have the best defensive record in Ligue 1 conceding 21 goals in 27 games, they have conceded at least once in five of their last six home games.
Angers, meanwhile, have lost their last four games. They’re unbeaten at Lens since 2008, but Lens have a solid home record this term and could come out on top.
Prediction: Lens 2-1 Angers
Lens vs Angers Head-To-Head
- The two teams have squared off 50 times across competitions, with Lens leading 20-15.
- Lens are unbeaten in their last four meetings against Angers, winning the last two 2-1.
- The hosts have lost just thrice in their last 35 Ligue 1 games, while Angers have 17 defeats in their last 19 league outings.
- Lens have scored two goals in their last four meetings against Angers.
- Lens have struggled in recent home meetings against the visitors, last winning in 2008. They have lost twice in five home games since then and have not scored in two.
- The hosts have just one defeat at home in Ligue 1 this season, scoring in all but one of their 13 games.
- Angers have three defeats in their last four away games and have not scored in the losses.
Lens vs Angers Live Stream Time
This match will start from 1:30 am
Lens vs Angers Date
This match will take place on 19 March 2023
Lens vs Angers Team News
Both teams will enter the match with all the selected players.
Lens vs Angers Lineups
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Lens vs Angers Odds
The most recent encounters were dominated by the visiting sides who showed an impressive performances and triumphed in 5, while the hosts recorded just 1 win across the last 10 encounters.
Lens vs Angers Stats
All of the previous five meetings produced over 2.5 goals and also witnessed goals at both ends.
Lens vs Angers Tips
Tip 1: Result – Lens
Tip 2: Goals – Over/Under 2.5 Goals – Over 2.5
Tip 3: At least a goal to be scored in the second half – Yes
Tip 4: Loïs Openda to score or assist any time – Yes
Lens vs Angers Betting Trends
The club has not experienced a defeat in two consecutive matches, with a total of 1 triumph and 1 draw. During the most recent 10 encounters of Lens, the teams involved were not really affected by playing at home or away, as they ended in a total of 3 triumphs for the hosts and 2 wins for the visitors.
Lens vs Angers Where To Watch Live French Ligue 1 2023 Today Match
Live French Ligue 1 Football on TV is live on BT Sport for the 2022/23 season and broadcasts up to five live Ligue 1 matches per week.