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Lens will welcome Lyon to the Stade Bollaert-Delelis in Ligue 1 on Sunday. The hosts have enjoyed an unbeaten start to their league campaign, with two wins in three games while Les Gones have just one win in three games.
Les Sang et Or saw their winning start to the league ended in their previous outing as they played out a 1-1 draw at Monaco. Late drama ensued in the match as Denis Zakaria scored in the 84th minute to give Monaco the lead and Przemysław Frankowski equalized from the penalty spot in stoppage time.
The visitors suffered defeats in their first two league games while failing to score and bounced back with a 4-3 home win over Strasbourg before the international break. Corentin Tolisso scored in stoppage time of the first half and substitute Gift Orban bagged a second-half brace.
Lens vs Lyon Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- The two teams have crossed paths 104 times in all competitions. They have contested these meetings closely, with the visitors leading 45-37 in lead and 22 games ending in draws.
- The hosts secured a league double over Les Gones last season, scoring three goals in home and away games.
- Both teams have scored four goals in three league outings thus far and the visitors have conceded eight goals in that period, seven more than Les Sang et Or.
- Lens are unbeaten in their last six home games in Ligue 1, with three wins and three draws.
- Lyon have seen conclusive results in their last 10 league games, with seven wins.
- The hosts have scored at least once in their last 19 league outings, which is the longest-running goalscoring streak in Ligue 1.
Lens vs Lyon Prediction
Les Sang et Or conceded for the first time in Ligue 1 this season last time around and will look to improve upon that record. They are unbeaten in their last four home meetings against the visitors and will look to build on that form.
Neil El Aynaoui and Jimmy Cabot remain sidelined with injuries. The match comes too soon for Kevin Danso while Anass Zaroury faces a late fitness test. Will Still is expected to field a similar starting XI from their draw against Monaco.
Les Gones registered their first win of the season in their previous outing and will look to build on that form. They conceded three goals for the second time this season in that win and will look to improve upon that record.
Rayan Cherki is unlikely to start in this match while Wilfried Zaha is also not fully fit to make his debut. Dejan Lovren is close to completing a move to PAOK and is not an option for this match. New signing Warmed Omari played the full 90 minutes in the two games for Comoros in the international break and faces a fitness test.
Both teams will look to resume their league campaign on a positive note and, considering their current form, a draw will likely ensue.
Prediction: Lens 2-2 Lyon
Lens vs Lyon Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Draw
Tip 2: Goals - Over/Under 2.5 Goals - Over 2.5 goals
Tip 3: At least one goal to be scored in the second half - Yes
Tip 4: Alexandre Lacazette to score or assist any time - Yes
