Ligue 1: Lens vs Paris Saint-Germain – Betting preview

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.

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.

Lens vs Paris Saint-Germain: Who wins the game?