Lorient and Lens will face each other in a Ligue 1 game in France on Sunday, May 21st, 2023, check the Lorient vs Lens betting tip 2022/2023 to win with your bets.
Stadium and City where Lorient vs Lens will occur
The game is set to be played in the small Stade Yves Allainmat – Le Moustoir stadium, in the city of Lorient, with a capacity for 18110 spectators, who hope to help the team to surprise in this match.
Where to follow the live game
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Introduction to the Lorient vs Lens betting tip 2022/2023
Despite the season change, the Ligue 1 has not changed much regarding goals. Today’s average goals in the competition are still similar to what was seen in the tournament’s last edition. The current mark is 2.79 goals per game, which is very close to the 2.81 goals per game of the last championship.
Lorient last match
The last match ended in a draw for the Lorient team. On that occasion they met Montpellier for the Ligue 1, and the match ended 1-1. Coach R. Le Bris’ lined up a 3-4-2-1 formation.
During the pre-match everything pointed to it being a fairly even match between both teams, so the draw, with odds around 3.50, was a fairly logical and expected result.
Despite the team’s less-than-exciting average performance, Ibrahima Kone is certainly one of the players on the roster to watch for the future. On the field he showed a good physical presence and good footwork, proving to be crucial to Lorient game.
Lens last match
On the other hand, the visiting team arrives at this match after a victory in the last round. In a dispute valid for Ligue 1, Lens, who used a 3-4-2-1 formation, faced the Reims team with a final score of 2-1.
The team’s favoritism prior to the match was confirmed thanks to the positive result, a victory that had odds of 1.57.
Lorient vs Lens h2h
When these teams last met at Coupe de France, Lorient was 2nd place while Lens was in 1st place. Lorient deployed in a 4-4-2 formation while Lens set up a 3-4-2-1 alignment.
These teams the last time they met which was on 09-02-2023 played out a 1-1 draw in a highly contested Coupe de France match during the 2022/2023 football season.
Last time a draw between these teams, what to expect now?
The Lens team has accomplished more consistent results in the past five games, than Lorient its counterpart.
Teams varying in strengths and motivations.
Lorient
Ligue 1 leaderboard now
Considering the home team Lorient, standing in 9th place with 52 points in the Ligue 1 competition in France. Their performance statistics have been such as 14 wins, 11 losses and, 10 draws.
The team, in the 36th round, enjoys an advantage of 1 point against the Nice team which is ranked just below, in position 10 and with 1 point less than Clermont team that is in the 8th place.
Occupying the middle of the league table in the France Ligue 1 and having no high ambitions or relegation concerns, Lorient will try to use the home factor in their own favor to get a win.
Lorient analysis
After round number 35 in Ligue 1, Lorient has 49 goals scored and 47 conceded.
Lorient’s average possession rate in the league is 46%, which means that the team usually can’t take the initiative in the game and has a more reactive style of play. Therefore, for this match Lorient vs Lens 2022/2023, the team should make an effort to keep the possession and be able to attack the opponent.
Playing at home shows more positive results for the team with 8 wins, 5 losses and, 4 draws compared to the 6 games they won as the visiting team.
Best goalscorer from Lorient
In the individual highlights of the team in the offensive sector, the focus falls on Ibrahima Kone so far in the competition. With 7 goals with his signature, the Attacker has helped his team Lorient to achieve victorious results this season.
It should also be noted that 2 of the goals scored by the player were from the penalty spot.
Lens
Ligue 1 leaderboard now
The Lens team with 75 points currently occupies the 2nd place of the leaderboard, being in the qualifying place for the UEFA Champions League, with a campaign of 22 wins, 9 draws, and 4 losses.
Which means that the team has an advantage of 2 points, in the 36th round, with the Olympique Marseille team in hot pursuit at 3rd place.
Lens analysis
We have reached matchday 35 in Ligue 1 and at the moment Lens has made 59 goals and conceded 27.
A team with great aspirations and abilities in the Ligue 1.
The Lens team often tries to control the game through an average ball possession of 55.46%. This is because ball possession above 50% typically gives teams some control over their opponents.
With a balance of 6 wins, 3 losses, and 8 draws in the Ligue 1, Lens playing away does not usually give much chance to opponents.
Lens has been in fantastic form lately, winning their last 4 matches after a disappointing loss. They seem to have found their groove and are playing with confidence and flair, which bodes well for their future performances.
Lens is a more offensive team than Lorient, having 3912 attacks vs. 3076 from Lorient, having scored 59 times, in comparison, Lorient converted into goal 49 times.
Best goalscorer from Lens
Loïs Openda has proved to be a tremendous individual asset for the team’s offense this season. With 19 goals scored in the competition, the Attacker has been instrumental in leading Lens to obtain favorable outcomes on several occasions.
Bet suggestions for this game:
Goals Top Betting Tips
In short, a much stronger team Lens, better placed in the competition, that usually wins and doesn’t concede goals, against an irregular Lorient that has difficulty converting and that comes from a sequence of balanced performances.
Currently, at Bet365, the odds for the Both Teams To Score – No market are quoted at 1.95.
It can also be interesting to bet on who will score in this match. The featured player of Lorient is I. Koné, who has already scored 7 goals in the competition. On the other hand, the leading scorer of Lens is L. Openda, he has scored in 19 opportunities.
Lens has conceded 14 away goals in 17 away matches. Here the recommended bet will be that Lens will have a clean sheet, remember that the last time these teams met the score was 1-1, something to take into consideration.
The best time to place bets is between 75-90 minutes as some study have shown this to be where most goals happen.
Taking into consideration that Lens scores an average of 1.24 goals per match when playing away, we should consider the under 2.5 betting market, especially because this team usually does not concede goals when playing out of their stadium.
Currently, at Bet365, the odds for the Total Goals Under 2.5 market are quoted at 2.1.
Corners Top Betting Tips
By combining the number of corners of both teams, we can see an average of 4.6 corners per game, also a market to explore to obtain good results in sports betting.
Cards Top Betting Tips
Highly disciplined, the teams have an average of only 2.91 yellow cards per match, when added together. In other words, the ‘Under 4.5 cards’ option looks like a great alternative for bettors.
On the Lorient side, we know that it is a more aggressive team having received the red card 4 times this season, very different from Lens who only saw the red card 3 times. Both the red and yellow cards market can be a good bet.
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Lorient vs Lens betting tip 2022/2023: FAQ
The match will be played on May 21st, 2023, Sunday.
The match will take place at the Stade Yves Allainmat – Le Moustoir stadium in Lorient.
The last time these teams faced each other was in Coupe de France match, referring to the 2022/2023 season, and ended with a 1-1 draw.
For this match, the probability indicates that the net is more likely to swing between 75-90 minutes.
The bookmaker with the best odds for this match is Bet365.
When analyzing football matches, it’s important to consider a variety of factors such as team form, injuries and suspensions, head-to-head records, home and away form, and tactical matchups. You can find all this information and more on Betarena. You should also take into account any external factors such as weather conditions, the importance of the match, and team motivation.
Yes, statistics can be a useful tool when analyzing football matches for betting purposes. At Betarena, we provide access to a wealth of statistical information such as team and player form, goals scored and conceded, possession percentage, shots on target, and corner kicks. However, it’s important to not rely solely on statistics and to also consider the subjective factors mentioned earlier.
