Our prediction for this Ligue 1 match:
Lens
Match Time & Date:
18/01/2025
18:00
Prediction: 1-2
PSG
Expect an electrifying atmosphere at Stade Bollaert-Delelis when Lens and PSG face each other in the Ligue 1 derby. Les Sang et Or aim to build on a 2-1 win over Le Havre, but they will have a big fish to fry against les Parisiens. Bearing any fresh injury worries, talented tactician Will Still is unlikely to make too many changes to the team that defeated La Havre, but David Costa should be recalled to the starting XI. Defender Kevin Danso serves a one-game ban.
The title holders, on the other hand, recorded a hard-fought 2-1 win over St Etienne at the weekend. Luis Enrique’s men are eager to retain top position in the standings and they are likely to stick to their attacking style of play. As Lens are capable of finding the net in front of home fans, over 2.5 goals betting option should be considered. Brazil defender Marquinhos is rated doubtful for the visiting side, while Ousmane Dembele returns to the starting XI after he was rested in the Coupe de France game against Espaly.
Highlighted Team (Lens):
Based in the Pas-De-Calais department, Lens is a French club that plays home games at Stade Bollaert-Delelis. The Sang et Or are well known for their red shirts with yellow stripes, while black is the dominant colour of their away jersey.
The club was founded back in 1906 and the Sang et Or originally played in green and black shirts. Speaking of their home ground, Stade Bollaert-Delelis can hold up to 38,058 spectators. The venue was opened back in 1933, and renovated during the 2014/15 season. Lens did well to win the Ligue 1 trophy in the 1997/98 season, with the team finishing the process level on points with second-place Metz.
As a result, the Sang et Or represented France in the Champions League group stages the following season. The club’s biggest European success came in the 1999/00 season when they made it to the UEFA Cup semis. Lens have won two Coupe de la Ligue trophies as well.
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