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 11:00

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: 11:00) 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 are currently 14th with 36 points after 34 matches.
Lens sit 8th with 52 points from 34 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Lens to win with probability 56%.
Head-to-head history favors Lens, who have won 3 of the last 6 meetings. Angers have one win, while 2 matches ended in draws.

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

11:00

2024-08-18

Angers vs Lens - Prediction & Odds

Angers

Lens

2024-08-18 11:00

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 16:00

Lens

3 - 0

Angers

FRA D1

05/11/2022 16:00

Angers

1 - 2

Lens

FRA D1

27/02/2022 10:00

Angers

1 - 2

Lens

FRA D1

26/11/2021 16:00

Lens

2 - 2

Angers

FRA D1

28/02/2021 10:00

Angers

2 - 2

Lens

FRA D1

29/11/2020 10:00

Lens

1 - 3

Angers

FRA D1

Angers

17%

Draw

33%

Lens

50%

Angers Last 6 matches

10/08/2024 11:00

Angers 1 - 2 Bastia INT CF

03/08/2024 10:20

Lorient 2 - 1 Angers INT CF

27/07/2024 11:00

Rennes 2 - 1 Angers INT CF

20/07/2024 11:00

Le Mans 2 - 0 Angers INT CF

17/07/2024 11:00

Voltigeurs Chateaubriant 2 - 3 Angers INT CF

17/05/2024 14:45

Angers 0 - 0 USL Dunkerque FRA D2

Win

17%

Draw

17%

Lost

67%

Last 6 matches Lens

10/08/2024 10:00

Lens 3 - 0 Leicester City INT CF

07/08/2024 10:00

Versailles 78 1 - 3 Lens INT CF

03/08/2024 10:00

Lens 2 - 2 Bayer Leverkusen INT CF

27/07/2024 11:00

FC Utrecht 4 - 5 Lens INT CF

27/07/2024 06:00

FC Utrecht 2 - 1 Lens INT CF

20/07/2024 09:00

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

Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games

Goals

Scored

164

Avg. per game

0.60

Conceded

212

Avg. per game

0.78

Scored

254

Avg. per game

0.89

Conceded

170

Avg. per game

0.60

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 272 matches

YesNo

122 (45%)150 (55%)

In last 272 matches

NoYes

178 (62%)107 (38%)

Angers

Recent matches

Lens

Under /Over

(60%)27 18(40%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(84%)38 7(16%)

Under /Over

(16%)7 38(84%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(47%)21 24(53%)

Under /Over

(40%)18 27(60%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(53%)24 21(47%)

/Yes

(38%)17 28(62%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(56%)25 20(44%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Angers

Lens

Shots

Angers

Total shots

9.52 avg / game

Blocked

482 total

Avg. 2.45

Lens

Total shots

13.97 avg / game

Blocked

677 total

Avg. 3.33

Angers Pass Lens

Total passes

93598

Avg. 424 / game

Accurate

81%

Ball possession

47%

Total passes

111346

Avg. 480 / game

Accurate

84%

Ball possession

53%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Angers

272

Played games

Lens

285

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.25

Clean sheets

0.31

4.13

1122

Corners

1386

4.86

12.63

3434

Throw-ins

4224

14.82

1.26

344

Offsides

454

1.59

2.67

726

GK saves

659

2.31

Angers

DISCIPLINARY

Lens

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.40

382

522

1.83

0.06

0.12

10.18

2770

Fouls

3102

10.88

12.83

3489

Tackles

3490

12.25

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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