Lens vs Angers Prediction: Expect goals from both sides

On Saturday, third-placed Lens will face twentieth-placed Angers in the 28th round of Ligue 1 action at Stadium Bollaert-Delelis. The Blood and Gold will be a heavy favorite to collect the three points they need against the league's poorest club. Lens has the best defense in Ligue 1, with only 21 goals surrendered, which is also the number of goals scored by Angers this season. At the same time, the visiting team has the league's poorest defense and is the only team that has allowed 60 goals. Angers has the most losses in the league, with no other team coming close. Yet, both offensives are always capable of scoring a goal, especially considering the fact that both defense have previously failed to avoid conceding goals.

With one of the best defensive records in French Ligue 1 this season, it is not surprising Lens is 3rd on the league table. The home team have conceded just 21 goals in the 27 matches played in the league. The record at home is equally impressive as The Blood and Gold have lost just 1 of the 13 games played at home, scoring 26 goals and conceding 10 in the process. The away record of Angers makes Lens the favourite to win.  

Angers continues to endure a difficult season in Ligue 1. With 10 points accrued so far, the visiting team is one of the favorites to be relegated and return to Ligue 2. With 27 games played, Angers has won 2, drawn 4, and lost 21. Away from home, The Black and White have lost 10 of the 13 games conceding 30 goals. Although Angers is also in the 20th position when considering the goals table, the away team is usually involved in games with goals from both sides. It is, therefore, likely to expect at least a goal from the home side. 

Despite having the league's best defensive record, Lens has recently conceded goals. Both clubs scored in the past five encounters between these two teams. With odds greater than 2, it is worthwhile to examine goals from both sides.

Even though Lens does not allow many goals, they do score a lot. Lens only went over 2.5 goals 12 times this season, whereas Angers did it 18 times, but that was primarily because they suffered some huge losses and allowed a lot of goals. Over 2.5 goals are expected. Both teams' offensive play results in over 9 corners and 3.5 cards.

• BTTS for 2.15 odds (1xbet);
• Over 2.5 goals for 1.698 odds (Coinplay);
• Over 9 corners for 1.83 odds (bet365)