LiontipsPSG vs Lens. Prediction and Betting Tips for Ligue 1
Command Analysis
PSG put up a decent performance in the Champions League group stage this season, but in the first play-off round Parisians failed to beat Real Madrid. Capital club recorded a victory in the first match against the Blancos, but in the second leg they have lost their chance.
Team also got off to an unsuccessful start in the French Cup, team was eliminated by Nice. After 33 rounds of Ligue 1 Mauricio Pochettino's men have 24 victories and five draws, delivering 77 points and a top spot in the standings. In the previous round hosts beat Angers (3:0).
Gharbi, Navas, Diallo, Kurzawa, Di Maria, Messi, Paredes and Herrera will miss the upcoming match.
Visitors also failed to impress in the French Cup. After a victory over Lille (3:2) in the first round, club was eliminated by Monaco (2:4).
After 33 rounds of Ligue 1 team has 15 victories and eight draws, delivering 53 points and a 7th spot in the standings. In three latest rounds the Blood and Golds managed to beat Nice (3:0), Lille (2:1) and Montpellier (2:0).
Kakuta and Medina will miss the upcoming match.
Trends
СтавкаCorners: total over 9,5
This bet played in 2 of 3 latest head-to-head matches
СтавкаGoals in both halves - no
In 3 of 4 latest head-to-head matches goals were scored only in one of the halves
СтавкаCorrect score 2:1
Hosts won 3 of 5 latest head-to-head matches
Tip and bets
Visitors have serious motivation for the upcoming match - team has a chance to break into the Top-5. PSG are probably exhausted now, a number of their key players are injuried. We think that visitors will be able to put up a good fight.
Our prediction - Asian handicap (+1,5) for Lens
We think that visitors will be able to put up cautious defensive performance, but they will probably create some chances - Paris' defense is not looking perfect right now. In 2 of 3 latest head-to-head matches no more than two goals were scored.
Our second bet is on total under 3,5 goals
