Jason Collins
Dailysports's expert
Paris Saint-Germain
Lens
PSG vs Lens Match Preview and Prediction for Ligue 1 on November 2.
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG)
PSG may have seen a reduction in their star-studded roster in recent years, but they remain the top French club with a deep, talented squad and substantial financial support. The Parisians currently lead Ligue 1 after nine rounds, holding a three-point advantage over their nearest competitor. In their latest league match, PSG claimed an impressive 3-0 away win over Marseille, a crucial victory that was influenced by an early red card for their opponents in the 20th minute.
However, PSG’s Champions League campaign has been less smooth, with the team managing only four points from three matches, placing them in the playoff zone but in a tight race. PSG remains a leading contender for the Ligue 1 title, but their path this season will not be without challenges.
Lens
The "Blood and Gold" have had a solid season, sitting in fifth place in the league with only a three-point gap from the top three. However, their latest outing saw them fall 0-2 at home to Lille, marking their first domestic defeat of the season after conceding both goals in added time.
Lens are expected to contend for a European spot and ideally push for a Champions League position. Defensively, they’ve been consistent, conceding only six goals across nine matches.
Probable Lineups
- PSG: Donnarumma, Mendes, Pacheco, Marquinhos, Hakimi, Vitinha, Neves, Zaïre-Emery, Barcola, Lee, Dembele
- Lens: Samba, Gradit, Danso, Husainov, Frankowski, Thomasson, Diouf, Medina, Sotoca, Zaroury, Nzola
Match Facts
- PSG has won all of their home games this season, with an impressive goal difference of 16:4.
- Lens remains unbeaten in away games, recording two wins and three draws.
- The odds for this match are as follows: PSG to win – 1.47, Draw – 4.8, Lens to win – 6.7.
Head-to-Head
PSG holds the upper hand in recent meetings, winning both encounters last season: a 3-1 victory at home and a 2-0 win away. Despite this, Lens has consistently challenged PSG, often making for close matches.
Prediction
PSG are the clear favorites in this matchup, yet Lens has the resilience to pose significant challenges. Expect a hard-fought game where PSG should control the momentum, but Lens has the quality to get on the scoresheet. Betting on both teams to score could be an intriguing option in what should be a compelling contest.
