Paris Saint-Germain vs Lens Prediction: An epic title decider

Paris Saint-Germain are edging closer to another Ligue 1 title as they are 6 points clear at the top of the table. PSG returned to winning ways against Nice after losing the previous two matches. Lens are in excellent form recently as they have recorded 4 wins in a row. A win here for Lens would mean they can cut the gap down to 3 points and with the way the French giants are dropping points, anything is possible. Of course a defeat for Lens also means they can drop down to 3rd, as Marseille are only 2 points behind them.

Paris Saint-Germain (WLLWL)

Paris Saint-Germain have been performing below par this season and they now have to fight to preserve a 6 point lead at the top of the table. In their last 5 matches, they had 2 wins and 3 losses. After losing two games, the french giants got back to winning ways, beating Nice 2-0. Lionel Messi struck first in the 26th minute and in the 76th minute he assisted fellow teammate; Sergio Ramos to double the lead. Paris Saint Germain dominated possession with 54%, but had fewer shots on target (4) and corner kicks (5).

PSG are top of the league with 69 points from 30 matches played. They won 22, drew 3 and lost 5 and had a goal ratio of 70:29.

Team streak: less than 2.5 goals (4/5), less than 4.5 cards (6/7), less than 10.5 corners (5/6).

Lens (WWWWD)

This will be Lens ultimate test in their pursuit for the Ligue 1 crown this season. They are 6 points behind league leaders PSG and have an opportunity to trim it down to 3 points. They are in excellent form at the moment, winning 4 matches and drawing 1 in their last 5 matches. Their last match ended in a 2-1 win against Strasbourg at home. Lens went ahead in the 11th minute of the game through Przemyslaw Frankowski and in the second half Facundo Medina doubled Lens’ lead. Kevin Gameiro got one back for the visitors in the 84th minute but Lens held on to win the match. Lens were dominant in possession, taking over 55% and registering 9 shots on target and 5 corner kicks.

Lens are currently 2nd in the league with 63 points from 30 matches. They have 18 wins, 9 draws and 3 losses and a goal ratio of 50:22.

Team streaks: wins (4), no losses (5), first to score (8/8), first half winner (5/5), less than 4.5 cards (8/10), less than 10.5 corners (9/10).

Head to Head

PSG have faced Lens 20 times before this match. PSG have 8 wins, while Lens have 5 wins and 6 matches ended in a draw.

• Lens have not lost in the last 3 meetings.
• PSG are without a clean sheet in the last 7 meetings.
• Lens are without a clean sheet in the last 4 meetings.
• Both teams scored in 6/7 meetings.
• There were less than 10.5 corners in 6/7 meetings.

Expected Lineups

• PSG (3-5-2): Gianluigi Donnarumma, Danilo Pereira, Sergio Ramos, Marquinhos, Nuno Mendes, Carlos Soler, Renato Sanches, Vitinha, Achraf Hakimi, Kylian Mbappe.
• Lens (3-4-3): Brice Samba, Jonathan Gradit, Kevin Danso, Facundo Medina, Florian Sotoca, Salis Abdul Samed, Seko Fofana, Przemyslaw Frankowski, Adrien Thomasson, Lois Openda, Angelo Fulgini.

Expert Betting Tips

This the ultimate title decider right here. These two have been at each other’s throats for a long time this season and a win for either side would influence the outcome of the season. PSG have been disappointing this season and coach Galtier is on borrowed time. Lens are very strong at the moment and they have won the first meeting with PSG. Who says they can’t go on to do the double?

• Bet on More than 2 Goals at 1.70 Odds
• Bet on Both Teams to Score at 1.97 Odds
• Bet on More than 2.5 Goals at 1.89 Odds