Lorient - Lens

• Goals
• Cards
• Substitutions
90'		B. Samba	Unsportsmanlike conduct
90'		S. Touré
90'		F. Mendy	Roughing
48'		K. Danso	Roughing
41'		J. Mvuka	Tripping
40'		J. Mvuka	Tripping

75'			In:	M. Guilavogui	Out:	A. Sishuba
75'			In:	M. Haïdara	Out:	D. Machado
64'			In:	A. Diouf	Out:	E. Wahi
64'			In:	N. Mendy	Out:	S. Abdul Samed
64'			In:	A. Fulgini	Out:	A. Thomasson
56'			In:	S. Doucouré	Out:	E. Kroupi
56'			In:	J. Mvuka	Out:	T. Le Bris
55'			In:	T. Bakayoko	Out:	J. Makengo

Lorient - Lens Predictions

Prediction: Draw or Lens

Best odds: 1.29

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The upcoming match between Lorient and Lens in Ligue 1 on Saturday, November 4th, 2023, promises an exciting clash as both teams strive to climb the ladder in the league standings. The game will take place at the Stade Yves Allainmat - Le Moustoir in Lorient. The predictions indicate a tilt in favor of Lens, but will they live up to the expectations? Let's dive into the details.

Key Players

Lorient's lineup boasts of some talented players. Siriné Ckene Doucouré is a crucial figure in their attack, with a rating of 6.72, one goal, and two assists to his name. Midfielder Julien Ponceau has also been in fine form, contributing one goal and one assist. Defender Darlin Zidane Yongwa Ngameni, with a rating of 6.95, is another player to watch.

Lens, on the other hand, will rely heavily on their attackers Wesley Saïd and Morgan Bono Guilavogui. Saïd has a rating of 6.84 and has scored one goal this season, while Guilavogui, with a rating of 6.97, has netted twice. Defender Deiver Andrés Machado Mena has been exceptional, scoring three goals with a rating of 7.00.

Recent Form

Both teams have had a mixed run in their last five games. Lorient has managed just one win and two draws, while Lens has secured two wins and one draw. Lorient's home form has been slightly better, with two wins and two draws in five games.

Head-to-Head History

The head-to-head history between these teams reveals a slight edge for Lens. In their last encounter on May 21, 2023, Lens emerged victorious with a 3-1 scoreline. The previous encounter on February 9, 2023, ended in a 1-1 draw. The game before that, on August 31, 2022, saw Lens thrashing Lorient 5-2.

Prediction

The prediction for this match leans towards Lens, with a "win or draw" scenario. The match is expected to be a low-scoring affair, with less than 3.5 goals for Lorient and less than 1.5 for Lens. The advice is a double chance: draw or Lens. The statistics show Lens with a 45% chance of winning or drawing, compared to Lorient's 10%.

In conclusion, while Lorient will be looking to leverage their home advantage, Lens' recent form and head-to-head history suggest they might have the upper hand in this encounter. However, as always in football, the outcome will be decided on the pitch.

Prediction probabilities

Strength

27%

73%

Attacking Potential

50%

50%

Defensive Potential

13%

87%

Poisson Distribution

65%

35%

Stregth H2H

38%

62%

Goals H2H

42%

58%

Wins the game

39%

61%

Lorient - Lens Head to Head

02/05	Lens	-	Lorient
04/11	Lorient	0 - 0	Lens
21/05	Lorient	1 - 3	Lens
09/02	Lorient	1 - 1	Lens
31/08	Lens	5 - 2	Lorient

Ligue 1 standings

Rank	Team	MP	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	Pts
1	Paris Saint Germain	28	18	9	1	65	24	41	63
2	Stade Brestois 29	28	15	8	5	41	23	18	53
3	Lille	28	13	10	5	42	25	17	49
4	Monaco	27	14	7	6	52	38	14	49
5	Nice	28	12	8	8	28	22	6	44
6	Lens	28	12	7	9	37	30	7	43
7	Reims	28	11	7	10	35	36	-1	40
8	Marseille	28	10	9	9	41	33	8	39
9	Rennes	27	10	9	8	40	33	7	39
10	Lyon	27	10	5	12	31	41	-10	35
11	Toulouse	28	8	9	11	32	36	-4	33
12	Strasbourg	28	8	9	11	30	39	-9	33
13	Montpellier	28	8	9	11	35	40	-5	32
14	LE Havre	28	6	10	12	27	36	-9	28
15	Nantes	27	8	4	15	26	42	-16	28
16	Lorient	28	6	8	14	35	52	-17	26
17	Metz	28	6	5	17	28	48	-20	23
18	Clermont Foot	28	4	9	15	20	47	-27	21