Lorient vs Lens: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 21 May

Lorient
WWDLL
10th place in France Ligue 1
2
1-3
FT
21/05/2023 11:05
Lens
WWWWW
2nd place in France Ligue 1
France Ligue 1
MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Lorient vs Lens on 21 May 2023 (kick-off: 11:05) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Lorient vs Lens preview before placing your bet.

  • Lorient are currently 10th with 55 points after 38 matches.
  • Lens sit 2nd with 84 points from 38 matches.
  • Our algorithm prediction: Lens to win with probability 60%.
  • Head-to-head history favors Lens, who have won 3 of the last 6 meetings. Lorient 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 %
1
X
2
Pred
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2023-05-21

Lorient vs Lens - Prediction & Odds

Lorient
Lorient
Lens
Lens
2023-05-21 11:05
19
21
60
2
2 - 1
2 - 1
2.75
1.51
FT
1-3 1-2
-
weather
16℃～17℃
STANDINGS UP TO 21/05/2023
Overall Table PTS
GP W D L GF GA +/-
01 Paris Saint Germain (PSG) Paris Saint Germain (PSG)
85 38 27 4 7 89 40 49
02 Lens Lens
84 38 25 9 4 68 29 39
03 Marseille Marseille
73 38 22 7 9 67 40 27
04 Rennes Rennes
68 38 21 5 12 69 39 30
05 Lille Lille
67 38 19 10 9 65 44 21
06 Monaco Monaco
65 38 19 8 11 70 58 12
07 Lyon Lyon
62 38 18 8 12 65 47 18
08 Clermont Clermont
59 38 17 8 13 45 49 -4
09 Nice Nice
58 38 15 13 10 48 37 11
10 Lorient Lorient
55 38 15 10 13 52 53 -1
11 Reims Reims
51 38 12 15 11 45 45 0
12 Montpellier Montpellier
50 38 15 5 18 65 62 3
13 Toulouse Toulouse
48 38 13 9 16 51 57 -6
14 Stade Brestois Stade Brestois
44 38 11 11 16 44 54 -10
15 Strasbourg Strasbourg
40 38 9 13 16 51 59 -8
16 Nantes Nantes
36 38 7 15 16 37 55 -18
17 AJ Auxerre AJ Auxerre
35 38 8 11 19 35 63 -28
18 Ajaccio Ajaccio
26 38 7 5 26 23 74 -51
19 Troyes Troyes
24 38 4 12 22 45 81 -36
20 Angers Angers
18 38 4 6 28 33 81 -48
Head To Head
09/02/2023 16:00
Lorient Lorient
1 - 1
Lens Lens
FRAC
31/08/2022 15:00
Lens Lens
5 - 2
Lorient Lorient
FRA D1
06/02/2022 08:00
Lorient Lorient
2 - 0
Lens Lens
FRA D1
29/08/2021 09:00
Lens Lens
2 - 2
Lorient Lorient
FRA D1
11/04/2021 09:00
Lens Lens
4 - 1
Lorient Lorient
FRA D1
13/09/2020 09:00
Lorient Lorient
2 - 3
Lens Lens
FRA D1
Lorient
1
17%
Draw
2
33%
Lens
3
50%
Lorient Lorient Last 6 matches
14/05/2023 09:00
Montpellier 1 - 1 Lorient FRA D1
07/05/2023 09:00
Lorient 2 - 1 Stade Brestois FRA D1
30/04/2023 11:05
Paris Saint Germain (PSG) 1 - 3 Lorient FRA D1
23/04/2023 09:00
Lorient 0 - 1 Toulouse FRA D1
16/04/2023 11:05
Monaco 3 - 1 Lorient FRA D1
09/04/2023 14:45
Lorient 0 - 0 Marseille FRA D1
Win
33%
Draw
33%
Lost
33%
Last 6 matches Lens Lens
12/05/2023 15:00
Lens 2 - 1 Reims FRA D1
06/05/2023 15:00
Lens 2 - 1 Marseille FRA D1
02/05/2023 15:00
Toulouse 0 - 1 Lens FRA D1
22/04/2023 15:00
Lens 3 - 0 Monaco FRA D1
15/04/2023 15:00
Paris Saint Germain (PSG) 3 - 1 Lens FRA D1
07/04/2023 15:00
Lens 2 - 1 Strasbourg FRA D1
Win
83%
Draw
0%
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
Lorient
Lorient
264
 Lens
Lens
285
Goals
Scored
157
Avg. per game
0.59
Conceded
157
Avg. per game
0.59
Scored
226
Avg. per game
0.79
Conceded
159
Avg. per game
0.56
Scored a goal
In last 6 matches
YesNo
5 (83%)1 (17%)
In last 6 matches
NoYes
5 (83%)1 (17%)
In last 264 matches
YesNo
119 (45%)145 (55%)
In last 264 matches
NoYes
151 (53%)134 (47%)
Lorient

Lorient

Recent matches

Lens

Lens

Under /Over

(84%)38 7(16%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(84%)38 7(16%)

Under /Over

(22%)10 35(78%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(47%)21 24(53%)

Under /Over

(49%)22 23(51%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(53%)24 21(47%)

/Yes

(51%)23 22(49%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(56%)25 20(44%)
GOALS BY TIME PERIOD
Lorient Lorient
Lens Lens
Shots
Lorient
Lorient
Total shots
11.62 avg / game
Blocked
544 total
Avg. 2.96
Lens
Lens
Total shots
13.97 avg / game
Blocked
677 total
Avg. 3.33
Lorient Lorient Pass Lens Lens
Total passes
94161
Avg. 436 / game
Accurate
82%
Ball possession
48%
Total passes
111346
Avg. 480 / game
Accurate
84%
Ball possession
53%
TOTAL ATTACKS
Lorient
Lorient
22624
Avg. 85.70 / game
 Lens
Lens
27137
Avg. 95.22 / game
DANGEROUS ATTACKS
Lorient
Lorient
10404
Avg. 39.41 / game
 Lens
Lens
12296
Avg. 43.14 / game
OTHERS
Lorient
Lorient
264
Played games
Lens
Lens
285
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
0.24
64
Clean sheets
88
0.31
4.08
1078
Corners
1386
4.86
14.72
3885
Throw-ins
4224
14.82
1.18
311
Offsides
454
1.59
2.39
630
GK saves
659
2.31
Lorient
Lorient
DISCIPLINARY
Lens
Lens
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
1.42
375
Yellow card
522
1.83
0.06
16
Red card
35
0.12
9.59
2531
Fouls
3102
10.88
13.03
3441
Tackles
3490
12.25
NEXT MATCHES
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FRA
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NEXT MATCHES
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VS
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VS
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FRA
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VS
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FRA
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VS
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FRA

How We Build the Lorient vs Lens Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Lorient vs Lens on 21 May 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.

Lorient vs Lens Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Lorient'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 Lorient 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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