Lyon vs Lens Prediction & Match Preview

• The Over 2.5 goals & Both Teams To Score pick landed in four of Lyon’s last six league games.
• Both teams scored in all but one of the previous seven head-to-head affairs between Lyon and Lens.
• Alexandre Lacazette scored in five of his previous six Ligue 1 games.

Lyon host Lens in the last match of Sunday’s Ligue 1 program at Groupama Stadium. The hosts will be looking to complete a perfect week, having snatched two wins within the last nine days. It will be easier said than done, though, as Lens also need points in quest for the top-three finish and a place in the UEFA Champions League for the second year running.

Lyon did not shine on Tuesday night against Strasbourg but their stars kept composure in the penalty shootout to advance to the Coupe de France semi-finals. The regular 90 minutes did not bring goals on the occasion. Lyon had previously managed five successive wins in all competitions. This run moved them up to 10th place in the Ligue 1 table.

Lens’ Champions League ambitions suffered a big blow after a 2-3 home defeat to direct rivals Monaco last weekend. It was one of the most entertaining games of the season. We saw plenty of chances on both ends but Monaco ended up victorious via a late winner from Takumi Minamino.

Recent Meetings

The home court advantage represented a big factor in the history of this matchup. Four of the last five H2H affairs between these rivals ended in home wins.

Lyon have 14 wins, 5 draws, and just 3 defeats in the previous 22 home outings against Lens.

Both outfits scored in all but one of the previous seven head-to-head matches.

Lyon vs Lens Prediction

This match has goals in it. Lens have been playing super-attractive football in recent weeks. Each of the last two games they played finished in a 3-2 scoreline. Lyon are also offensively oriented. Four of the last six matches they played in Ligue 1 saw the Over 2.5 goals FT & Both Teams To Score pick coming in. Both teams scored in six of the previous seven head-to-head games as well. Both teams To Score is the standout betting option at the 1.75 odds.

Since we expect to see a goal fest on Sunday night at Groupama Stadium, it would be wise to take a look at the anytime goalscorer market. Alexander Lacazette tops Lyon’s scoring charts with 12 goals in 20 Ligue 1 appearances this season. The former Arsenal forward was on target in five of the previous six league outings. We see big value in backing the Frenchman to score anytime at the 2.75 odds.

Steffen Schmidt- March 2, 2024

Lyon vs Lens Betting Tips

Both Teams Score

OK

	1.75 Odds
	1.72 Odds

Alexandre Lacazette to score anytime

OK

2.75 Odds

Correct Score: Draw 2-2

OK

	13.00 Odds
	12.00 Odds