Olympique Lyonnais - Lens betting tips and odds

Olympique Lyonnais are definitely more likely to win, though all three possible results are quite reasonable to expect. This makes it hard to make reliable betting predictions when this match is concerned, though we may find some betting value.

The visitors are fully aware of the challenge that lies ahead. A win against Olympique Lyonnais on their home field would be a significant achievement, and it is never an easy task.

Most online bookmakers expected Olympique Lyonnais to win the previous round with ease, and it seems they were right. They were playing as visitors at Troyes but were largely seen as the stronger team – which they proved to be true with an early lead and a match-long dominance.

Lens also played on away grounds last round, and things didn’t exactly go their way. An away draw isn’t always a bad thing, but they were still the 1.80 favourites to win that showdown. Their failure to gain a definitive lead over their opponents doesn’t speak highly of their current form.

The last two times we saw Lens at their home field both matches ended with less than 1 goal total. Although they’re the away team this time, online bookmakers are predicting another low-scoring affair.

If Lens stay their current course, they’ll be on their way to the next Champions League. Of course, we’re not even halfway through the season, leaving plenty of room to lose their position – or catch up to the leaders. Getting through Olympique Lyonnais will be a tough fight, though, as the 2.95 odds for an away win imply that the matchup is relatively balanced.

Though a home win is priced at 2.42, the hosts lost their most recent game against Lens. The two teams played earlier in the season, though Olympique Lyonnais were the visitors and the goal difference was quite narrow.

Despite being seen as underdogs by most online bookmakers, the visiting team will be able to give their all this Sunday. They have no reported injuries or suspensions going in, so at least they’ll be able to rely on their best players and strategies.

An Under 2.5 Goals bet combines the best of both worlds: it’s a fairly safe bet with a high probability of success, but it also offers decent betting value. You can place it on the Betway priced at 1.98 odds.