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Lens vs Reims: prediction for the Ligue 1 match
On October 1, Lens will host Reims in the Ligue 1 match. Will someone record a victory in this game? The answer is in our prediction.
Command Analysis
Lens
FranceLens, who finished the previous season at 7th spot, are looking better and better with every match. Club did a good job at the transfer market, arrival of Franck Haise as the new head coach also made an impact, he managed to find communication with his players and team put up a great start in Ligue 1.
After eight rounds of the current season Blood and Golds have four victories and three draws, which brought them 15 points and a 2nd spot in the standings. They are nine points adrift from the top spot.
After a defeat to Strasbourg (0:1) Lens recorded an away victory over Marseille (3:2). Hosts are not looking great on defense, but their offense is working great - team averages two goals per game.
Jean won't be able to play against Reims due to a hip injury.
Reims
FranceReims, six-time French champion and two-time Cup holder, barely avoided relegation to Ligue 2 in the previous season. Reims had 15 draws, which brought them 14th spot in the standings.
New head coach, Oscar Garcia, failed to change anything in team's game. Red-Whites started the season with three consecutive draws - against Nice (0:0), Montpellier (3:3) and Metz (1:1).
After eight rounds team has two victories and four draws, which brought them 10 points and an 11th spot in the standings. After a defeat to Lille (1:2) visitors recorded a victory over Nantes (3:1).
Berisha, Zeneli, Doumbia, Cafaro, Toure andHornby won't be able to play against Lens.
Trends
СтавкаGoals in both halves - yes
This bet won in 4 out of 6 most recent matches of Lens
СтавкаCorners: total under 9,5
This bet won in 2 out of 4 most recent matches of Lens
СтавкаExact score 2:1
In 4 out of 5 most recent head-to-head matches both teams scored
СтавкаYellow cards: total under 4
This bet won in 2 out of 4 most recent matches
Tip and bets
Both teams have ambitions and high potential. In four out of five most recent head-to-head matches both teams scored, we are expecting the same result in this match. We think that both teams will play offensively and convert some of their chances.
Our prediction - both teams to score
Lens rose to the 2nd position in the league, but we don't think that team is consistent enough to keep themselves at that level for long. We offer to place a bet on a draw, which will be a positive result for both sides.
Our second bet is on a draw
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