Angers vs Lens Prediction: High flying Lens face bottom side Angers

Angers will play Lens in Matchday 14 of Ligue 1 match at the Stade Raymond Kopa on Saturday.

Angers

Another mediocre second-half effort proved costly a week ago, as Angers conceded twice to Monaco in the closing 45 minutes, suffering their ninth defeat of the season.

That has been a common theme for Gerald Baticle's team throughout this season, as they have given up 15 goals in the second half. They are currently on a 5 game losing streak and sit at the bottom of the table.

They've allowed a league-high 31 goals so far in domestic season and multiple goals in four of their games at home.

Lens

Lens are one of the fastest-growing sides in the French top division and has begun to find their stride in 2022-23, winning three consecutive league games and outscoring their three opponents by a 5-0 margin.

After 13 games, they have already collected 30 domestic points, which is their highest total at this time in a League season.

Franck Haise's team has only allowed two goals since the beginning of September, with Paris-Saint-Germain the only other team in the top five European leagues to have given up less in that time frame (one).

Angers possible starting lineup:

Y. Fofana; Capelle, Mendy, Amadou, Houtondji, Valery; Ounahi, Bentaleb, Taibi; Sima, Salama.

Lens possible starting lineup:

Samba; Gradit, Danso, Haidara; Frankowski, Onana, Abdul Samed, Machado; S. Fofana, Sotoca; Openda.

Expert Betting Tips

If you solely consider the form guide, the away team is the only one who will likely win this game. It's difficult to imagine Angers stopping Lens since their shaky defence currently makes it impossible for them to win.

• Over 2.5 for 1.79 at 1xbet;
• Full time result Away win for 1.66 at bet365;
• Both teams to score Yes for 1.75 at betway.