Angers - Lens: Can Lens extend their winning streak?
On Sunday, 30 November, Ligue 1 serves up a matchup in which Angers host Lens. Kick-off is scheduled for 17:15 CET, and I am offering a betting pick for this fixture.
Angers - Lens: Match facts and head-to-head
- Angers have won their last two matches and suffered just one defeat in their previous five.
- Lens have won three straight and have only one defeat in their last nine.
- Angers have won their last two home matches.
- Lens boast the best defence in Ligue 1 with just 11 goals conceded.
- Angers have scored 11 goals – the second-worst attacking record in Ligue 1.
- Angers have lost more matches without scoring: 38%, compared to Lens’ 23%.
- Lens score in both halves in 46% of their matches this season, Angers in 15%.
- Lens beat this opponent 1–0 in their most recent meeting. Angers last defeated Lens in 2020.
Angers - Lens: Match preview
Angers opened their Ligue 1 campaign unconvincingly. They won just one of their first eight matches, but recently the team have shown much stronger form. Over their last five games, Angers have suffered only one defeat while picking up three wins. After 13 matchdays, they have collected 16 points and currently sit 11th in the table. They are five points clear of the relegation zone and six points behind the European places.
Lens have made an excellent start to the season and are currently among the league leaders. After 13 matches, the team have amassed 28 points and occupy third place. They trail the top spot by just two points, keeping the Ligue 1 title race wide open, while their cushion over fourth place stands at four points. Lens have won their last three league matches, including victories over Strasbourg and Monaco. Their defensive record is outstanding: 11 goals conceded — the same as PSG — the best mark in the division.
Probable lineups
- Angers: Pona; Rao-Lisoa, Camara, Lefort, Ekomie; Belkebla, Abdelli; Belkhdim, Mouton, Sbai; Cherif
- Lens: Risser; Ganiou, Baidoo, Sarr; Aguilar, Sangare, Thomasson, Udol; Thauvin, Said; Edouard
Prediction
Lens are in excellent form and I believe they will push for another victory. They boast a strong defence, while Angers have one of the weakest attacks in Ligue 1. My betting pick is a win for the visitors.
