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

Lens

W W W W W

2nd place in France Ligue 1

3-0

18/03/2023 20:00

Angers

L L L D W

20th place in France Ligue 1

France Ligue 1

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Lens vs Angers on 18 March 2023 (kick-off: 20:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Lens vs Angers preview before placing your bet.

Lens are currently 2nd with 84 points after 38 matches.
Angers sit 20th with 18 points from 38 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Lens to win with probability 74%.
Head-to-head history favors Lens, who have won 2 of the last 6 meetings. Angers have one win, while 3 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

20:00

2023-03-18

Lens vs Angers - Prediction & Odds

Lens

Angers

2023-03-18 20:00

STANDINGS UP TO 18/03/2023

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

01 Paris Saint Germain (PSG)	85	38	27	4	7	89	40	49
02 Lens	84	38	25	9	4	68	29	39
03 Marseille	73	38	22	7	9	67	40	27
04 Rennes	68	38	21	5	12	69	39	30
05 Lille	67	38	19	10	9	65	44	21
06 Monaco	65	38	19	8	11	70	58	12
07 Lyon	62	38	18	8	12	65	47	18
08 Clermont	59	38	17	8	13	45	49	-4
09 Nice	58	38	15	13	10	48	37	11
10 Lorient	55	38	15	10	13	52	53	-1
11 Reims	51	38	12	15	11	45	45	0
12 Montpellier	50	38	15	5	18	65	62	3
13 Toulouse	48	38	13	9	16	51	57	-6
14 Stade Brestois	44	38	11	11	16	44	54	-10
15 Strasbourg	40	38	9	13	16	51	59	-8
16 Nantes	36	38	7	15	16	37	55	-18
17 AJ Auxerre	35	38	8	11	19	35	63	-28
18 Ajaccio	26	38	7	5	26	23	74	-51
19 Troyes	24	38	4	12	22	45	81	-36
20 Angers	18	38	4	6	28	33	81	-48

Head To Head

05/11/2022 20:00

Angers

1 - 2

Lens

FRA D1

27/02/2022 14:00

Angers

1 - 2

Lens

FRA D1

26/11/2021 20:00

Lens

2 - 2

Angers

FRA D1

28/02/2021 14:00

Angers

2 - 2

Lens

FRA D1

29/11/2020 14:00

Lens

1 - 3

Angers

FRA D1

03/05/2014 12:00

Lens

0 - 0

Angers

FRA D2

Lens

33%

Draw

50%

Angers

17%

Lens Last 6 matches

04/03/2023 15:59

Lens 1 - 1 Lille FRA D1

01/03/2023 17:15

Nantes 2 - 1 Lens FRAC

25/02/2023 20:00

Montpellier 1 - 1 Lens FRA D1

19/02/2023 16:05

Lens 3 - 1 Nantes FRA D1

12/02/2023 19:45

Lyon 2 - 1 Lens FRA D1

09/02/2023 20:00

Lorient 1 - 1 Lens FRAC

Win

17%

Draw

50%

Lost

33%

Last 6 matches Angers

05/03/2023 14:00

Montpellier 5 - 0 Angers FRA D1

25/02/2023 15:59

Angers 1 - 3 Lyon FRA D1

18/02/2023 20:00

Strasbourg 2 - 1 Angers FRA D1

12/02/2023 14:00

Angers 1 - 1 AJ Auxerre FRA D1

08/02/2023 17:15

Angers 1 - 1 Nantes FRAC

05/02/2023 14:00

Lorient 0 - 0 Angers FRA D1

Win

Draw

50%

Lost

50%

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

254

Avg. per game

0.89

Conceded

170

Avg. per game

0.60

Scored

164

Avg. per game

0.60

Conceded

212

Avg. per game

0.78

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 285 matches

YesNo

178 (62%)107 (38%)

In last 285 matches

NoYes

122 (45%)150 (55%)

Lens

Recent matches

Angers

Under /Over

(84%)38 7(16%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(60%)27 18(40%)

Under /Over

(47%)21 24(53%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(16%)7 38(84%)

Under /Over

(53%)24 21(47%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(40%)18 27(60%)

/Yes

(56%)25 20(44%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(38%)17 28(62%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Lens

Angers

Shots

Lens

Total shots

13.97 avg / game

Blocked

677 total

Avg. 3.33

Angers

Total shots

9.52 avg / game

Blocked

482 total

Avg. 2.45

Lens Pass Angers

Total passes

111346

Avg. 480 / game

Accurate

84%

Ball possession

53%

Total passes

93598

Avg. 424 / game

Accurate

81%

Ball possession

47%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Lens

285

Played games

Angers

272

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.31

Clean sheets

0.25

4.86

1386

Corners

1122

4.13

14.82

4224

Throw-ins

3434

12.63

1.59

454

Offsides

344

1.26

2.31

659

GK saves

726

2.67

Lens

DISCIPLINARY

Angers

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.83

522

382

1.40

0.12

0.06

10.88

3102

Fouls

2770

10.18

12.25

3490

Tackles

3489

12.83

NEXT MATCHES

08/16

Lens

Paris Saint Germain (PSG)

NEXT MATCHES

How We Build the Lens vs Angers Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Lens vs Angers on 18 March 2023 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.

Lens vs Angers Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Lens's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Angers'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 Lens and Angers 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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