The Matchday 27 Ligue 1 clash between Lens and Angers SCO will take place on 20 March at the Stade Bollaert-Delelis. Lens vs Angers SCO: prediction, betting odds and statistics.
Lens
Lens have been making mistakes far more often as the season nears its conclusion. Fatigue is taking its toll, as is the constant battle with Paris Saint-Germain for top spot in the standings. At present, the club trail the Parisians by one point, although their rivals still have a game in hand. There was a chance to reclaim first place, but in the previous round Lens suffered a surprise 2:1 away defeat to Lorient. That also marked a third winless game in their last four league matches (one draw and two defeats).
- The team have won 12 of their last 16 Ligue 1 matches (one draw and three defeats).
- At least three goals have been scored in five of Lens’ last six league games.
- On home turf, the club have won 11 of their last 12 Ligue 1 matches (one defeat).
Potential Lens Lineup (3-4-2-1)*
Robin Risser – Malang Sarr, Pierre Ganiou, Nidal Celik – Adrien Thomasson, Mamadou Sangare, Mathieu Udol, Saud Abdulhamid – Abdallah Sima, Florian Thauvin – Odsonne Edouard.
Angers SCO
Angers SCO also lost last time out, but they were beaten 2:0 at home by Nice, a side sitting just above the relegation places. It was their fourth defeat in the last five league matches, with the club’s only win in that run coming against Nantes. It is also worth noting that the team failed to score in four of their previous five Ligue 1 fixtures. Even so, Angers SCO are comfortably placed in 12th in the table, with a healthy 13-point cushion over the bottom three.
- In their last 16 league matches, the club have drawn only once (seven wins and eight defeats).
- No more than two goals have been scored in Angers SCO’s last eight Ligue 1 games.
- At least one of the two teams have failed to score in the club’s last eight league matches.
Potential Angers SCO Lineup (3-5-2)*
Kouakou Koffi – Ousmane Camara, Carlens Arcus, Jordan Lefort – Pierrick Capelle, Lilian Rao-Lisoa, Haris Belkebla, Branco van den Boomen, Florent Hanin – Amine Sbai, Goduine Koyalipou.
Referee
Stephanie Frappart (France)
Matches – 10 (Ligue 1, 2025/26);
Yellow cards shown (including second bookings) – 43;
Average yellow cards per match – 4.3;
Red cards shown – 0;
Average fouls per match – 27;
Penalties – 50%.
Lens vs Angers SCO: Match Prediction
It is vital for the hosts not to drop any more points – only then can they keep their hopes of winning the title alive. However, there is a strong chance further slip-ups will come, possibly even in this match. After all, Angers SCO may be in the bottom half of the standings, but they boast an excellent defence, conceding at a rate comparable to sides pushing for a European finish. It is clear the visitors will sit deep and aim for a 0:0.
Even so, it is difficult to expect Angers SCO to create much going forward. The club have scored just 23 goals in the current league campaign – the fourth-worst attacking record in the division. Therefore, we believe there will be no more than three goals in this match. That has been the case in nine of Lens’ last 11 home Ligue 1 games, as well as in Angers SCO’s last eight away league matches. There have also been few goals in the last six head-to-head meetings in Ligue 1.
Prediction: Under 3 goals
* For each team, the starting XI shown is from their previous match in this competition.
