Lyon vs Lens Prediction: The attacking players on display implies both teams will score

Lyon have not tasted defeat in the last 3 Ligue matches played. Confidence is high for the home team due to the wins in the last couple of weeks. Although in 3rd position, Lens have not won any of the last 3 matches Ligue 1 matches played. both teams will be playing for the win to aid their push for European football next season. Lyon have the slight advantage but BTTS is the most ideal bet. 

Lyon will feel a bit disappointed that they not in the Champions league spot yet. With more matches to play before the league season ends, Lyon can play to find themselves in the spot for Champions league. To achieve this, a lot of would have to change for Lyon starting with winning matches.

The home form of Lyon is not very encouraging as they have won 5 matches, drawn 3 and loose 3. Although the home form is not very strong, Lyon have conceded only 9 goals in the 11 matches played and scored 17. While the goals conceded per match is 1.09, the goals scored is 1.50 per match.

Lens have had a fantastic season so far but the second half of the season has been difficult. With no win in three consecutive matches, Lens have dropped points and currently occupies the 4th position. Lens is a very good side at home, winning 10 of the 11 matches played. However, they have won 3 of the 11 matches played. Lens also is a very good goal-conceded-per-match ratio (0.73) and a goal-to-game ratio of 1.55.

Both teams have conceded very few goals but scored many. As both teams have very good defensive unit, expect the match to be under 3.5 but a bold bet will consider under 2.5. However, the attacking potential of each team implies a goal will be score by each team. 

Below are the expert options:

• BTTS for 1.74 odds (betking);
• Under 2.5 for 2.1 odds (1xbet)
• Over 9 corners for 1.9 (bet365)