The upcoming clash between Lens and Angers at Stade Bollaert-Delelis promises to be an exciting contest in Ligue 1. Scheduled for this Friday, it will mark round 27 of the tournament.
Current Standings
Lens sits firmly in 2nd place with a total of 56 points. In their last match, they suffered a 2-1 defeat to FC Lorient. Conversely, Angers is in 12th place, having accumulated 32 points, and they lost their previous match against Nice by a score of 0-2.
Recent Encounters
The last meeting between these two teams resulted in a 2-1 victory for Lens. Historically, Lens holds an advantage in their head-to-head record, with 25 wins out of 60 encounters against Angers, who has achieved 18 victories.
Team News and Injuries
- Lens:
- Wesley Saïd – Hamstring Injury
- Régis Gurtner – Hamstring Injury
- Angers:
- No significant injuries reported.
Last Starting XIs
| Lens (vs FC Lorient) | Angers (vs Nice) |
|---|---|
| Robin Risser | Hervé Koffi |
| Nidal Celik | Carlens Arcus |
| Ismaëlo Ganiou | Ousmane Camara |
| Malang Sarr | Jordan Lefort |
| Saud Abdulhamid | Lillian Rao-Lisoa |
| Adrien Thomasson | Pierrick Capelle |
| Mamadou Sangaré | Florent Hanin |
| Matthieu Udol | Branco van den Boomen |
| Florian Thauvin | Haris Belkebla |
| Odsonne Édouard | Amine Sbai |
| Abdallah Sima | Goduine Koyalipou |
Managerial Records
Pierre Sage has an impressive record against Angers, winning all of his encounters with manager Alexandre Dujeux. Meanwhile, Dujeux has faced Lens four times without a win.
Performance Insights
- Angers has managed only one win in their last six away matches.
- Lens has lost just once in their last 13 home games.
- Lens has scored in their last 20 matches, showcasing their attacking strength.
As the teams prepare for this critical match, fans can expect a thrilling game filled with strategic gameplay and a fierce competition on the pitch. Both sides aim to secure valuable points as they battle for their positions in the league. Be sure to catch the action live at Stade Bollaert-Delelis.
