Lens vs Angers Prediction - Ligue 1: Dominant strength at Stade Bollaert-Delelis
Lens aim to defend their runner-up position when they host Angers at Stade Bollaert-Delelis. With a perfect record of five wins in their previous encounters, the home side are expected to secure all three points.
The match between Lens and Angers in the Ligue 1 round takes place against the backdrop of the home team striving to defend their second place position in the standings. With 56 points currently, Lens is showing impressive strength, especially when playing at their home ground, Stade Bollaert-Delelis, where they have secured 11 victories since the beginning of the season.
Current league position and form
Currently, Lens are firmly in second place with a safe points lead over the chasing pack. Conversely, Angers are ranked 12th with 32 points, reflecting a turbulent and inconsistent season for the team.
| Team | Location | Score | Form (last 5 matches) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lens | 2 | 56 | 2 wins, 1 draw, 2 losses |
| Anglers | 12 | 32 | Win 1, Loss 4 |
Lens' home form is their biggest advantage for the head coach and his team in this match. In 26 games played, they have won 18, including 11 home wins. Lens' scoring efficiency averages 1.9 goals per game, while their defense has only conceded 0.9 goals per game.
Notable statistics for both teams
On the visitors' side, Angers are struggling to find points away from home. They have lost 7 out of 12 away matches this season. Angers' attacking ability is also questionable, with an average of only 0.9 goals per game, significantly lower than the 1.2 goals they concede each time they play.
The head-to-head history heavily favors the home team.
Historical data shows that Lens is a real "nemesis" for Angers. In the last 5 encounters, Lens has won all 5 matches convincingly, scoring many crucial goals and often keeping a clean sheet or losing by a minimal margin.
- November 30, 2025: Angers 1 - 2 Lens
- January 26, 2025: Lens 1 - 0 Angers
- August 18, 2024: Angers 0 - 1 Lens
- March 19, 2023: Lens 3 - 0 Angers
- 06/11/2022: Angers 1 - 2 Lens
Team situation: Severe losses for both sides.
Both Lens and Angers entered this match with fairly long injury lists, which forced both coaches to make careful tactical calculations.
Lens' list of absentees
- R. Aguilar: Absent due to injury
- K. Antonio: Absent due to foot injury
- S. Baidoo: Absent due to muscle injury
- J. Gradit: Absent due to thigh injury
- R. Gurtner: Absent due to muscle injury.
- A. Masuaku: Absent due to red card.
- W. Said: Absent due to injury
Angers' absentee list
- C. Arcus: Absent due to injury
- J. Ekomie: Not competing
- H. Koffi: Not playing due to loan agreement.
- G. Koyalipou: Not playing due to loan agreement.
- P. Peter: Absent due to injury
Analysis and prediction of results
Based on statistics and head-to-head history, Lens are considered the clear favorites to win this round. Despite facing squad difficulties with several key players injured, their squad depth and home advantage still favor the home team.
Expert predictions suggest Lens have a 45% chance of winning, while a draw is also at 45%. Angers only have a 10% chance of causing an upset at Stade Bollaert-Delelis. The match is likely to end with a minimal victory for the favored team.
