Lens vs Bordeaux Predictions, Tips & Predictions

Lens v Bordeaux
France Ligue 1
Date: Saturday, September 19, 2024
Start at 16pm UK / 17pm CET
Location: Stade Bollaert-Delelis (Lens)

Lens face Bordeaux in this game on Friday morning, in a bid to reach the top 5 of the league. That phrase might catch you off guard, but Lens started the season well after losing their opening game against Nice.

They have since infamously beaten PSG, although the champions were a depleted squad, it was still a great result. Then they won 3-2 in Lorient. Striker Ignatius Ganago has already scored two goals for the club and is fit and looking dangerous. Lens will be happy to be home again.

Bordeaux is in 10th position and remains undefeated so far. They drew 0-0 with Lyon in the last game, which the club would have been happy with. The only away game so far was against Angers, which they won 2-0. And that was seen as an impressive result for the club. Despite Lens' good start, Bordeaux would be ahead if they managed to win on Friday.

Lens vs Bordeaux: Head to Head

Clubs haven't played on this ground since 2014, when Bordeaux won 2-1.

Overall, Lens have won just 1 game out of the last 5 meetings between the clubs.

Lens last beat Bordeaux at home in 2011.

There is a 70% chance of seeing more than 2,5 goals.

Lens vs Bordeaux: Prediction

We have two equal teams with two equal mentalities and this will not be an easy game to define. But if we're brave enough, we'll stake our claim on Lens. They want to prove their worth in the league like a team like Brest did last season and what happens is that Ligue 2 teams build good resistance at home, that's where most of the points will come from.

The glasses are in good condition and full of confidence. We will also bet on 2,5+ goals which is also good value, the price suggests that the expectation is to see few goals here, but history has it that 3 goals or more will occur in 7 out of 10 games.

Lens v Bordeaux betting tips:

• Lens beats Bordeaux to 2,50 (6/4)

• Over 2,5 goals with 2,25 (5/4).

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