Match Details
The upcoming match between Lens and Sevilla is scheduled to take place on December 12, 2023, at Stade Bollaert-Delelis. This match is part of the UEFA Champions League Group B – Matchday 6. The odds for this match are as follows: Local Winner – 2.07, Draw – 3.68, Away Winner – 3.85.
Head-to-Head Comparison
Lens and Sevilla have faced each other once before in the UEFA Champions League group stage this season. The match ended in a 1-1 draw with both teams sharing the points. As this is only their second encounter, there is not enough historical data to analyze their head-to-head performance.
Team Form: Lens
Lens has had a mixed run of form recently, winning three out of their last six matches in all competitions. They have scored seven goals while conceding nine during this period. In their most recent league match against Montpellier, they played out a goalless draw.
In the UEFA Champions League group stage, Lens currently sits in third position with five points from five matches played. They have won one match, drawn two matches, and lost two matches so far in the competition. Lens has scored four goals while conceding ten.
At home in the current competition, Lens has performed relatively well with one win and one draw from two matches played at Stade Bollaert-Delelis.
Team Form: Sevilla
Sevilla has struggled in recent away matches, winning only one out of their last six games on the road across all competitions. During this period, they have scored seven goals while conceding eight.
In the UEFA Champions League group stage, Sevilla finds themselves at the bottom of Group B with just two points from five matches played. They are yet to secure a victory in the competition, having drawn two matches and lost three. Sevilla has scored six goals while conceding ten.
Key Players
For Lens, Wesley Saïd has been a standout performer in recent matches, scoring three goals. His attacking prowess will be crucial for Lens’ chances in this match. Additionally, Facundo Medina’s defensive contributions cannot be overlooked, as he has been solid at the back and even chipped in with a goal and an assist.
Sevilla will rely on the goal-scoring abilities of Youssef En-Nesyri, who has netted nine times so far this season. His clinical finishing will be vital for Sevilla’s hopes of getting a positive result. In midfield, Ivan Rakitić’s experience and ability to dictate play could prove influential.
Statistical Insights
Lens has struggled defensively in the UEFA Champions League group stage, conceding an average of two goals per game. On the other hand, Sevilla has shown vulnerability at the back as well, conceding an average of two goals per game.
Both teams have struggled to find consistency in front of goal recently, with Lens averaging 1.17 goals per game and Sevilla averaging 1.17 goals per game as well.
Prediction: Lens 1 – 1 Sevilla
Based on their recent performances and head-to-head encounter earlier in the group stage, it is likely that both teams will share the points once again. A closely contested match can be expected with both teams finding the back of the net but ultimately settling for a draw.
