PSV Eindhoven v Lens Prediction, Odds and Betting Tips

🏆 PSV Eindhoven v Lens UCL Prediction

The Gameweek three clash was the first-ever competitive meeting between these two teams, which isn’t surprising given that Lens have only previously appeared in four Champions League group stages. Conversely, PSV famously lifted the 1987/88 European Cup, while they’ve won two major UEFA tournaments during their history.

In terms of statistics, PSV are a side who like to operate on the front foot and have averaged 53.0% possession in their three UCL matches so far. Conversely, Lens have averaged 41.3% possession in the competition (the third-lowest share overall), and this should create a classic game of cat and mouse in Eindhoven. PSV also have a greater need to earn three points here, so much will depend on the Dutch side’s ability to sustain attacks and take the chances that they’re able to create.

Interestingly, PSV’s tally of 30.00 shot-creating actions per 90 is bettered only by Manchester City, Real Madrid and Milan in the Champions League, while the side’s xG value is slightly higher than their opponents (3.6 v 3.2).

Ultimately, PSV have a win rate of 78.95% in 2023/24, while they’ve won eight of their nine matches at the Philips Stadion in all competitions. So, although Lens have also seen their form embark on an upward trajectory of late, I’m tipping the hosts to secure a close and crucial win!

💯 PSV Eindhoven v Lens UCL Match Odds

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🏅 PSV Eindhoven v Lens: Match Winner

Despite these sides being evenly matched, PSV’s superior form and home-field advantage affords them a key advantage in the eyes of bookies. In fact, the odds imply that PSV have a 58.82% probability of beating Lens, while their Ligue 1 opponents have only a 22.22% chance of prevailing from a statistical perspective.

Team
PSV to Win	1.70	1.73	1.69	1.70	1.73
Lens to Win	4.50	4.33	4.55	4.33	4.75
Draw	3.80	4.00	3.95	4.00	4.00

⚽ PSV Eindhoven v Lens: Both Teams To Score

PSV have scored an impressive 59 goals in 19 matches this season, while they’ve only drawn a single blank during this run of matches. While Lens have struggled in front of goal following the summer departure of striker Lois Openda, they’ve still scored in 10 of their 14 matches and found the net in every UCL game so far.

Yes/No
Yes	1.62	1.67	1.61	1.57	1.62
No	2.15	2.20	2.22	2.20	2.20

🥅 PSV Eindhoven v Lens: Over/Under 2.5 Goals

When it comes to the over/under betting market for goals scored, it’s important to note that the 33 matches contested between PSV and RC Lens have produced 108 goals at a rate of 3.27 per game. However, Lens’ 14 contests have yielded just 32 goals at a rate of just 2.28 per game. So, how you wager here will depend on which side you think will be able to impose their will and game plan on the other.

Under/Over
Over 2.5 Goals	1.62	1.67	1.63	1.70	1.67
Under 2.5 Goals	2.15	2.20	2.14	2.10	2.10

1️⃣ PSV Update

PSV have now won an astonishing 11 successive Eredivisie matches since the beginning of the 2023/24 campaign, scoring 41 goals and conceding just five. Overall, they’ve recorded 15 wins in 19 matches across all competitions, with their sole defeat coming in the form of a 4-0 thrashing at the hands of Arsenal on September 20th. The Dutch giants are also unbeaten in 22 home matches since a 1-0 loss to AZ on November 12th, 2022, so it’s nearly a year since they were defeated in front of their own fans. The side has also scored 59 goals in their 19 games this season, at a healthy rate of 3.10 per 90 minutes.

PSV are still without defenders Mauro Júnior and Armando Obispo, who remain long-term absentees with knee injuries. Centre-back Armel Bella-Kotchap has also missed five matches with a shoulder injury and is unlikely to be fit for the visit of Lens, while enigmatic winger Noah Lang has been ruled out with a hamstring strain and won’t return until the end of November.

2️⃣ Lens Update

Lens went winless in their first five Ligue 1 games this season, with the lowest point coming in the form of a 1-0 loss at home to Metz on September 16th. However, this defeat has served as a catalyst for last season’s runners-up in the French top-flight, with the side subsequently unbeaten in nine matches including three UCL games and four on the road overall. Lens are also deceptively solid defensively and have only conceded 16 goals in 14 games this season (at a rate of 1.14 per game), while they’ve won 58.6% of their tackles in the Champions League been competitive every time they’ve taken to the field.

Lens have two absentees at the time of writing, with midfielder Jimmy Cabot and keeper Wuilker Fariñez both sidelined indefinitely with cruciate ligament tears. Otherwise, the Ligue 1 outfit will be at full strength when they take to the field in Eindhoven!

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✒️ Lewis Humphries – Expert Tipster

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