Angers vs Lens: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 18 August

Angers

W L L W W

14th place in France Ligue 1

0-1

18/08/2024 08:00

Lens

L W L W D

8th place in France Ligue 1

France Ligue 1

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Angers vs Lens on 18 August 2024 (kick-off: 08:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Angers vs Lens preview before placing your bet.

Angers will face Lens in France Ligue 1 on August 18, 2024 at 08:00.
Angers are currently 14th with 36 points after 34 matches.
Lens sit 8th with 52 points from 34 matches.
Current model prediction leans green with a projected score of 1 - 1 and average coefficient 1.61.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

08:00

2024-08-18

Angers vs Lens - Prediction & Odds

Angers

Lens

2024-08-18 08:00

STANDINGS UP TO 18/08/2024

Overall Table	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Paris Saint Germain (PSG)	84	34	26	6	2	92	35	57
02 Marseille	65	34	20	5	9	74	47	27
03 Monaco	61	34	18	7	9	63	41	22
04 Nice	60	34	17	9	8	66	41	25
05 Lille	60	34	17	9	8	52	36	16
06 Lyon	57	34	17	6	11	65	46	19
07 Strasbourg	57	34	16	9	9	56	44	12
08 Lens	52	34	15	7	12	42	39	3
09 Stade Brestois	50	34	15	5	14	52	59	-7
10 Toulouse	42	34	11	9	14	44	43	1
11 AJ Auxerre	42	34	11	9	14	48	51	-3
12 Rennes	41	34	13	2	19	51	50	1
13 Nantes	36	34	8	12	14	39	52	-13
14 Angers	36	34	10	6	18	32	53	-21
15 Le Havre	34	34	10	4	20	40	71	-31
16 Reims	33	34	8	9	17	33	47	-14
17 Saint Etienne	30	34	8	6	20	39	77	-38
18 Montpellier	16	34	4	4	26	23	79	-56

Head To Head

18/03/2023 13:00

Lens

3 - 0

Angers

FRA D1

05/11/2022 13:00

Angers

1 - 2

Lens

FRA D1

27/02/2022 07:00

Angers

1 - 2

Lens

FRA D1

26/11/2021 13:00

Lens

2 - 2

Angers

FRA D1

28/02/2021 07:00

Angers

2 - 2

Lens

FRA D1

29/11/2020 07:00

Lens

1 - 3

Angers

FRA D1

Lens

17%

Draw

33%

Angers

50%

Angers Last 6 matches

10/08/2024 08:00

Angers 1 - 2 Bastia

INT CF

03/08/2024 07:20

Lorient 2 - 1 Angers

INT CF

27/07/2024 08:00

Rennes 2 - 1 Angers

INT CF

20/07/2024 08:00

Le Mans 2 - 0 Angers

INT CF

17/07/2024 08:00

Voltigeurs Chateaubriant 2 - 3 Angers

INT CF

17/05/2024 11:45

Angers 0 - 0 USL Dunkerque

FRA D2

Win

17%

Draw

17%

Lost

67%

Last 6 matches Lens

10/08/2024 07:00

Lens 3 - 0 Leicester City

INT CF

07/08/2024 07:00

Versailles 78 1 - 3 Lens

INT CF

03/08/2024 07:00

Lens 2 - 2 Bayer Leverkusen

INT CF

27/07/2024 08:00

FC Utrecht 4 - 5 Lens

INT CF

27/07/2024 03:00

FC Utrecht 2 - 1 Lens

INT CF

20/07/2024 06:00

Oud Heverlee 0 - 1 Lens

INT CF

Win

67%

Draw

17%

Lost

17%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues France Ligue 1

Played games

Angers

Lens

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

1.05

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.50

Scored

Avg. per game

1.22

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.16

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 38 matches

YesNo

24 (63%)14 (37%)

In last 38 matches

NoYes

26 (70%)11 (30%)

Angers

Recent matches

Lens

Under /Over

(76%)29 9(24%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(73%)27 10(27%)

Under /Over

(26%)10 28(74%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(24%)9 28(76%)

Under /Over

(45%)17 21(55%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(35%)13 24(65%)

/Yes

(42%)16 22(58%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(41%)15 22(59%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Angers

Lens

Shots

Angers

Total shots

9.68 avg / game

Blocked

64 total

Avg. 2.78

Lens

Total shots

14.62 avg / game

Blocked

97 total

Avg. 4.04

Angers Pass Lens

Total passes

14243

Avg. 375 / game

Accurate

81%

Ball possession

42%

Total passes

17710

Avg. 479 / game

Accurate

83%

Ball possession

54%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Angers

Played games

Lens

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.21

Clean sheets

0.35

3.79

144

Corners

197

5.32

17.42

662

Throw-ins

669

18.08

1.97

Offsides

2.46

4.00

152

GK saves

114

3.08

Angers

DISCIPLINARY

Lens

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.47

2.51

0.05

0.24

11.45

435

Fouls

540

14.59

17.50

665

Tackles

663

17.92

NEXT MATCHES

NEXT MATCHES

Paris Saint Germain (PSG)

How We Build the Angers vs Lens Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Angers vs Lens on 18 August 2024 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this France Ligue 1 fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Angers vs Lens Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Angers's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Lens's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

France Ligue 1 Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live France Ligue 1 standings and the France Ligue 1 form table to understand exactly where Angers and Lens sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

Betiball.com publishes a weekly prediction accuracy review so you can verify our historical hit rate across 1x2, Over/Under, and BTTS markets. We do not hide results that went against our tip — full transparency on model performance is a core part of how Betiball.com operates. Our France Ligue 1 predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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