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 13:00

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: 13:00) 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 will face Angers in France Ligue 1 on March 18, 2023 at 13:00.
Lens are currently 2nd with 84 points after 38 matches.
Angers sit 20th with 18 points from 38 matches.
Current model prediction leans green with a projected score of 2 - 0 and average coefficient 1.22.

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

13:00

2023-03-18

Lens vs Angers - Prediction & Odds

Lens

Angers

2023-03-18 13:00

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 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

03/05/2014 05:00

Lens

0 - 0

Angers

FRA D2

Angers

Draw

50%

Lens

50%

Lens Last 6 matches

04/03/2023 08:59

Lens 1 - 1 Lille

FRA D1

01/03/2023 10:15

Nantes 2 - 1 Lens

FRAC

25/02/2023 13:00

Montpellier 1 - 1 Lens

FRA D1

19/02/2023 09:05

Lens 3 - 1 Nantes

FRA D1

12/02/2023 12:45

Lyon 2 - 1 Lens

FRA D1

09/02/2023 13:00

Lorient 1 - 1 Lens

FRAC

Win

17%

Draw

50%

Lost

33%

Last 6 matches Angers

05/03/2023 07:00

Montpellier 5 - 0 Angers

FRA D1

25/02/2023 08:59

Angers 1 - 3 Lyon

FRA D1

18/02/2023 13:00

Strasbourg 2 - 1 Angers

FRA D1

12/02/2023 07:00

Angers 1 - 1 AJ Auxerre

FRA D1

08/02/2023 10:15

Angers 1 - 1 Nantes

FRAC

05/02/2023 07:00

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

Played games

Lens

Angers

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

2.16

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.68

Scored

Avg. per game

1.05

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.89

Scored a goal

In last 6 home matches

YesNo

6 (100%)0 (0%)

In last 6 home matches

NoYes

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 19 home matches

YesNo

18 (95%)1 (5%)

In last 19 home matches

NoYes

16 (84%)3 (16%)

Lens

Recent matches

Angers

Under /Over

(74%)14 5(26%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(89%)17 2(11%)

Under /Over

(37%)7 12(63%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(42%)8 11(58%)

Under /Over

(37%)7 12(63%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(58%)11 8(42%)

/Yes

(53%)10 9(47%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(79%)15 4(21%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Lens

Angers

Shots

Lens

Total shots

13.79 avg / game

Blocked

49 total

Avg. 2.88

Angers

Total shots

11.05 avg / game

Blocked

43 total

Avg. 2.39

Lens Pass Angers

Total passes

9579

Avg. 504 / game

Accurate

85%

Ball possession

55%

Total passes

7802

Avg. 411 / game

Accurate

81%

Ball possession

45%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Lens

Played games

Angers

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.42

Clean sheets

0.11

5.42

103

Corners

4.68

16.63

316

Throw-ins

365

19.21

1.42

Offsides

1.37

2.16

GK saves

2.84

Lens

DISCIPLINARY

Angers

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.37

1.42

0.05

0.11

13.63

259

Fouls

238

12.53

13.16

250

Tackles

348

18.32

NEXT MATCHES

Paris Saint Germain (PSG)

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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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