Ligue 1: Lens vs Clermont Foot – Betting preview

Ace Football previews the Ligue 1 game between Lens and Clermont Foot who meet up on Saturday. The match preview includes the current team news, stats, and a recommended betting tip.

When Clermont Foot come to Stade Bollaert-Delelis for the Ligue 1 match on Saturday, Lens will be hoping to use their home advantage to their advantage.

Lens approach the next Ligue 1 round as number 6 in the table, having claimed 43 points this season so far. With 29 games behind them, Clermont Foot amassed 22 points, placing them as number 18 before their next fixture.

Team form: Lens vs Clermont Foot

Lens Form

A solitary draw point prevents Lens from having nothing to show for their previous three games. They came up short in a 2-1 defeat against Lille, before drawing 1-1 with Le Havre. They came up empty-handed once again when Metz ran out as 2-1 winners. Lens managed to win two of their past six home matches in the Ligue 1. In the remaining four, they drew one and lost three, as they scored eight and conceded ten goals.

Clermont Foot Form

Clermont Foot came through the last three games without a win, but still booked two points to their account. They lost 0-3 against Toulouse, followed by a 1-1 draw with Paris Saint-Germain. They also shared the points in a 1-1 draw with Montpellier. Clermont Foot claimed just one win from the last six away games in the Ligue 1. They also drew two and were defeated three times, as they were outscored by ten goals to four.

Betting facts for Lens and Clermont Foot

Here are some facts that might be useful for placing bets on the upcoming game between Lens and Clermont Foot. The facts are based on the statistics from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all tournaments.

Players on top: Lens vs Clermont Foot

When looking for in-form players to find the target, there are some interesting names popping up in both teams. Elye Wahi brings great form to the table, as he is now on three goals in six games. Surely, Lens will start him against Clermont Foot, who also have some appealing names to consider. Not least Muhammed-Cham Saracevic, who notched up three goals in his past six games.

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Full-time result

Lens claimed a modest four wins from their previous 10 home matches across all tournaments. They split the points with the visiting team in three of the games, whilst losing three. Clermont Foot won one of their last 10 games away, drew four and lost five of the games in this run. Clermont Foot conceded a goal in their last 6 matches. Lens have not lost to Clermont Foot in 11 consecutive meetings.

Both teams to score

Lens scored first in seven of their last ten home games. Clermont Foot got the opening goal in four out of their last ten away games. Both teams have scored in last 4 consecutive Lens games Lens managed two wins without conceding a goal in their previous 10 matches across all tournaments. Lens have scored in 5 consecutive home meetings with Clermont Foot.

Total goals

Lens saw over 2.5 goals in six of their last ten matches across all tournaments, as they scored an average of 1.3 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals came up in five of Clermont Foot’s previous ten matches across all tournaments. They managed to score an average of 0.7 goals in these matches. Lens scored at least one goal in their last 11 matches. Clermont Foot conceded a goal in their last 6 matches.

Betting prediction: Lens vs Clermont Foot

To summarize, the upcoming Ligue 1 clash seems to be a good opportunity to place some bets. Taking into account the stats and facts for Lens vs Clermont Foot mentioned in this article, we are offering a free betting tip below.

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