Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the Champions League match.
Arsenal vs Lens preview
Arsenal are current leaders in both the Champions League and the Premier League. The only defeat they suffered in the Champions League group was in the game versus Lens (1:2). The other matches were won, with 8 goals scored and only one conceded. Arsenal are also the first in the Premier League, after beating Brentford and after Manchester City and Liverpool ended their game in a draw. The Gunners have a pretty simple schedule in their next Premier League games, so they can focus on the Champions League to guarantee qualifying for the play-offs.
The performance of Lens can hardly be called stable. After a draw with Sevilla and a win over Arsenal, they managed to get only one point out of possible four in the games versus PSV. Currently, the French side is third. They need to win to keep on struggling to advance to the play-offs.
Arsenal — Lens head-to-head
The first game in the group stage was the first official one for these teams. Gabriel Jesus scored for Arsenal in the 14th minute, but the Gunners conceded two goals, with Wahi scoring the decisive one in the 69th minute. This was the only win for Lens and the only defeat for Arsenal in the group stage.
Arsenal vs Lens odds
Arsenal are obvious favorites. You can bet on them to win at around 3 / 10. The odds for a draw are at around 9/2. You can bet on Lens to win at around 17/5.
Arsenal vs Lens betting tips
At least one team hasn’t been able to score in regular time in 7 out of the last 9 home games of Arsenal in the Champions League.
Arsenal have scored at least 2 goals in regular time in 8 out of the last 10 home games in the Champions League.
Arsenal vs Lens prediction
Obviously, Arsenal seem to be favourites in this game. They’re strong in their home games. Lens currently are unlikely to be the team that can be a problem for the Gunners at the Emirates stadium. I believe that the last round will be the most important for them. Yes, the French side will try to struggle to get some points. This is why I think that we can see many goals in this game. Arsenal will do their best to score, because this is their home game and Lens will counter-attack just to have some chances to succeed.
