LiontipsLens vs Saint-Etienne. Predictions and Betting Tips for Ligue 1
Command Analysis
In the previous season Lens not only retained the Ligue 1 spot as the debutant, but almost qualified for the European competition. In 38 rounds hosts recorded 15 victories and 12 draws, which brought 57 points and a seventh position. Team finished the season with a victory over Dijon (5:1), three defeats and a draw against Monaco (0:0).
Blood and Golds strengthened the squad during the off-season - they signed Kevin Danso from Augsburg for 5,5 million euros, Przemyslaw Frankowski from Chicago for 3 million euros and Gael Kakuta from Amiens for 5 million euros.
In the first match of the new Ligue 1 season Lens had a draw against Rennes (1:1).
Previous season was unsuccessful for Saint-Etienne - team finished only at 11th position. In 38 rounds they recorded 12 victories and 10 draws, which brought them 46 points. In the ending of the 2020/21 season Greens had a draw against Lille (0:0) and were beaten by Dijon (0:1).
Saints will start the new season with the same squad with the exception of Mathieu Debuchy and Jessy Moulin. In the first round visitors played a home game against Lorient, which finished as a draw (1:1).
Trauco, Moueffek and Abi, who is isolated due to coronavirus, won't be able to play in an upcoming match.
Trends
СтавкаExact score 1:1
None of three recent head-to-head matches ended in a draw
СтавкаGoals in both halves - no
In 3 out of 5 most recent matches of Lens goals were scored only during one of the halves
СтавкаCorners: total under 9,5
This bet won in 2 out of 4 most recent matches of Saint-Etienne
Tip and bets
This is a three-way game. Match will be won by the team in a better physical shape. In our opinion, hosts are a team of the same level with Saints, plus they put up a great performance in the first match. We offer to place a bet on Blood and Golds.
Our prediction - Lens to win
In 2 out of 4 most recent head-to-head games at least five goals were scored, plus both teams have great offensive players. We are expecting an attacking football from both teams and a high number of goals.
Our second bet is on total over 2,5 goals
