Ace Football previews the Ligue 1 round 18 match between Lens and Paris Saint-Germain and offers team stats, betting tips and the latest odds.
Lens will be hosting a Stade Bollaert-Delelis encounter on Sunday when Paris Saint-Germain arrive for a test of their credentials.
Paris Saint-Germain have taken the lead in the Ligue 1 table after collecting 40 points from their initial 17 encounters. Lens trail behind with 26 points after 17 rounds, leaving them as number 7.
Team form: Lens vs Paris Saint-Germain
Lens Form
In the last three outings, Lens beat Reims by 2-0 and lost 2-0 against Nice, before drawing 2-2 with Monaco. Lens won five of their last six Ligue 1 matches at the Stade Bollaert-Delelis, scoring 13 and conceding four along the way. They also drew once as they remained without defeat.
Paris Saint-Germain Form
Paris Saint-Germain won their last three matches, starting with a 3-1 victory over Metz. A 2-0 win over Toulouse followed before they crushed Revel 0-9. Paris Saint-Germain performed a very admirable four wins in six Ligue 1 away matches, as well as two draws but no defeats. They scored 12 times, while also conceding four goals.
Betting stats and facts for Lens and Paris Saint-Germain
Here are some interesting betting-relevant stats and facts. They take into account matches that Lens and Paris Saint-Germain played across all tournaments.
- Lens have not lost 46 of the last 48 home matches
- Lens have not lost 30 of the last 32 home matches in the Ligue 1
- Lens have scored in 30 of the last 32 home matches in the Ligue 1
- Lens have scored in 22 of the last 24 home matches
- In 13 of the last 15 Lens home matches in the Ligue 1, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- Paris Saint-Germain have not lost the last 15 away matches in a row in the Ligue 1
- Paris Saint-Germain have scored in the last 16 matches in a row
- Paris Saint-Germain have not lost the last 12 matches in a row in the Ligue 1
- Paris Saint-Germain have scored in 24 of the last 26 away matches
- Paris Saint-Germain have scored in 24 of the last 26 matches in the Ligue 1
Players under the radar: Lens vs Paris Saint-Germain
Kylian Mbappe is enjoying a great season with 18 league goals to his name, and he will be a handful for even the best of defenses.
Popular betting markets: Lens vs Paris Saint-Germain
Full-time result
Lens have not lost to Paris Saint-Germain in three consecutive home meetings. They are undefeated in the previous 10 matches at Stade Bollaert-Delelis, winning seven along the way while drawing three. Paris Saint-Germain won five of their previous 10 games away from home across all tournaments, in which they drew three and lost two. PSG are a tough unit to crack, having gone 12 Ligue 1 matches in a row without losing.
Both teams to score
Lens managed the first goal of the game in only four of their 10 previous games played. Meanwhile, Paris Saint-Germain were first on target in eight of their last 10 outings. Lens have scored in four consecutive home meetings with Paris Saint-Germain.
Total goals
Lens witnessed over 2.5 goals in five of their previous ten matches across all tournaments in which they averaged 1.3 goals a game. Over 2.5 goals happened in five of the last ten outings for Paris Saint-Germain, who managed to score 2.9 times in those matches. PSG scored at least once in their previous 10 Ligue 1 matches on the bounce.
Betting tip: Lens vs Paris Saint-Germain
In conclusion, the upcoming game between Lens and Paris Saint-Germain seems like a decent betting opportunity. Considering the abovementioned stats and facts, we have come up with a betting suggestion for this Ligue 1 match.