Rafael Guillén
This has not been a standout season for Olympique Lyon (meanwhile, the blood-and-gold team sit at the top positions of the table) but they currently sit at the top of the table. The upcoming match between Lyon vs Lens is noteworthy due to the level of talent that will be on display and Lyon’s desperate need to secure a European spot, as they are close to being eliminated.
At JefeBet, we strive to provide you with the best sports betting information and predictions for Ligue 1, so here is our prediction for the match between Lyon vs Lens.
Predictions, Odds, and Betting Preview for the Lyon vs Lens Ligue 1 Matchday 23 Game on February 12, 2023
- Where: Groupama Stadium – Lyon, France
- When: Sunday, February 12, 2023, 2:45 AM E.T.
- Moneyline: Lyon (+138) / Draw (+255) / Lens (+188)
- Asian Handicap: Lyon (AH -.25 +106) / Lens (AH +.25, -132)
- Over/Under (2.5): Over (-113) / Under (-110)
- Both teams score: Yes (-130) / No (+104)
Odds provided by Unibet.
Betting on Olympique Lyon
This season has been far from ideal for Lyon, and they find themselves at risk of missing out on European qualification. To address this, Laurent Blanc was brought in to try and turn things around, as they currently trail by eight points with limited time left in the season.
In recent matches, there have been signs of improvement for the team as they are unbeaten in their last three games, with victories 2-0 over Ajaccio, 3-1 over Troyes and a 0-0 draw against Brest. Despite facing relatively weaker opponents, the team made the most of the situation and earned valuable points.
In the 15 matches under Blanc’s leadership, the team has only suffered 4 losses and is determined to secure a place in Europe, as staying out of the league would be a significant disappointment for a club with such a rich history.
Possible Lineup (4-3-2-1): Anthony Lopes; Malo Gusto, Sinaly Diomandé, Dejan Lovren, Nicolas Tagliafico; Johann Lepenant, Corentin Tolisso, Maxcence Caqueret; Rayan Cherki; Bradley Baracola, Alexandre Lacazette.
Betting on Lens
Despite having only two losses in the entire league season, Lens has experienced a recent dip in form, with three consecutive games without a win. The team remains in the top tier of the league and is third overall, previously close to PSG, but a number of draws have hindered their momentum.
In those games, they recorded a goalless draw against Troyes, suffered a 1-0 defeat against Nice and a 1-1 draw against Brest. Their scoring form has been lackluster during this streak, with only three goals scored.
This inconsistency has carried over to their cup performance, where they advanced to the next round after defeating Lorient on penalties following a 1-1 draw. Despite the recent struggles in finishing games, it is still a challenge for opponents to score against them.
Possible Lineup (5-4-1): Brice Samba; Julien le Cardinal, Jonathan Gradit, Kevin Danso, Facundo Medina, Deiver Machado; Florian Sotoca, Salis Abdul Samed, Seko Fofana, David da Costa: Lois Openda
JefeBet Prediction
We predict that despite Lyon’s recent improvement under the guidance of Laurent Blanc, they may not be able to secure a win against Lens. The latter has a solid defense and, although they haven’t had the strongest record as visitors, with only 3 wins in 11 away games, they have managed to secure 7 draws. This could make it difficult for Les Gones to penetrate Lens’ defense and secure a victory.
Prediction: Lyon 1-1 Lens
