Lyon - Lens

Regular Season - 24
Kickoff: 2024-03-03 18:45

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Lyon - Lens Predictions

Prediction: Draw or Lens
Best odds: 1.54

In an intriguing Ligue 1 clash, Lyon will host Lens at the Groupama Stadium, with both teams having contrasting fortunes in the league so far. As the predictions swing in favor of the visitors, could there be a twist in the tale?

Key Players

For Lyon, midfield maestro Skelly Alvero has been a consistent performer with a rating of 6.64, contributing one goal and showcasing his playmaking abilities with 190 total passes and a key pass in the campaign. Joining him in the attack is Jefferson Ruan Pereira dos Santos, whose agility and skill have earned him a 6.69 rating, with one assist and a goal to his name. In defense, Henrique Silva Milagres stands out with a rating of 6.78, a goal, and an impressive defensive record, reflecting his importance to the team's structure.

Lens will rely on the creativity of midfielder Adrien Thomasson, who boasts a 6.74 rating and has been instrumental with 465 passes and 18 key passes. Defender Deiver Andrés Machado Mena has a 6.83 rating and has contributed three goals, proving to be a threat on set-pieces. Lastly, Morgan Bono Guilavogui, an attacker with a 6.84 rating, has managed two goals and will be looking to add to his tally against Lyon.

Recent Form

Lyon's recent form reads like a roller coaster with three wins followed by two losses, indicating a lack of consistency. They currently sit at 11th on the table with 25 points, having a negative goal difference of -11. Their home form has been equally unpredictable with four wins, three draws, and five losses.

Lens, sitting comfortably at 6th with 36 points and a positive goal difference of +7, have been in better shape. Their last five games include three wins, a draw, and a loss. Away from home, they've secured four wins, four draws, and four losses, suggesting they can be a formidable side on their travels.

Head-to-Head History

The head-to-head encounters suggest a tightly contested history. The most recent match saw Lens edge out Lyon with a 3-2 victory on December 2, 2023. Prior to that, Lyon had secured a 2-1 win on February 12, 2023, while Lens had won 1-0 on October 2, 2022. This history points to a rivalry that could go either way.

Prediction

The predictions lean towards Lens, with a 'double chance' of a draw or a win for the visitors. The statistical analysis gives Lens a 54.7% chance of coming away with a positive result, while Lyon is given a 45.3% chance of victory. The poisson distribution, a statistical measure, also favors Lens at 61% over Lyon's 39%.

Taking into account the form of key players like Adrien Thomasson and Morgan Bono Guilavogui for Lens, and the potential of Skelly Alvero and Henrique Silva Milagres for Lyon, this match could be decided by moments of individual brilliance.

Considering the recent form and head-to-head statistics, the final prediction is for a closely fought contest with Lens likely to maintain their upper hand, either through a win or a draw. With the league's dynamics, however, surprises are always around the corner, and Lyon will be eager to upset the odds in front of their home fans. The advice to the bettors would be to opt for a double chance: draw or Lens, reflecting the unpredictable nature of this encounter.

Prediction probabilities

Strength

55%
45%

Attacking Potential

47%
53%

Defensive Potential

50%
50%

Poisson Distribution

40%
60%

Stregth H2H

50%
50%

Goals H2H

50%
50%

Wins the game

49%
51%

Lyon - Lens Head to Head

Ligue 1 standings

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