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

Lorient

W W D L L

10th place in France Ligue 1

1-3

21/05/2023 15:05

Lens

W W W W W

2nd place in France Ligue 1

France Ligue 1

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Lorient vs Lens on 21 May 2023 (kick-off: 15:05) 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 %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

15:05

2023-05-21

Lorient vs Lens - Prediction & Odds

Lorient

Lens

2023-05-21 15:05

STANDINGS UP TO 21/05/2023

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

09/02/2023 20:00

Lorient

1 - 1

Lens

FRAC

31/08/2022 19:00

Lens

5 - 2

Lorient

FRA D1

06/02/2022 12:00

Lorient

2 - 0

Lens

FRA D1

29/08/2021 13:00

Lens

2 - 2

Lorient

FRA D1

11/04/2021 13:00

Lens

4 - 1

Lorient

FRA D1

13/09/2020 13:00

Lorient

2 - 3

Lens

FRA D1

Lorient

17%

Draw

33%

Lens

50%

Lorient Last 6 matches

14/05/2023 13:00

Montpellier 1 - 1 Lorient FRA D1

07/05/2023 13:00

Lorient 2 - 1 Stade Brestois FRA D1

30/04/2023 15:05

Paris Saint Germain (PSG) 1 - 3 Lorient FRA D1

23/04/2023 13:00

Lorient 0 - 1 Toulouse FRA D1

16/04/2023 15:05

Monaco 3 - 1 Lorient FRA D1

09/04/2023 18:45

Lorient 0 - 0 Marseille FRA D1

Win

33%

Draw

33%

Lost

33%

Last 6 matches Lens

12/05/2023 19:00

Lens 2 - 1 Reims FRA D1

06/05/2023 19:00

Lens 2 - 1 Marseille FRA D1

02/05/2023 19:00

Toulouse 0 - 1 Lens FRA D1

22/04/2023 19:00

Lens 3 - 0 Monaco FRA D1

15/04/2023 19:00

Paris Saint Germain (PSG) 3 - 1 Lens FRA D1

07/04/2023 19:00

Lens 2 - 1 Strasbourg FRA D1

Win

83%

Draw

Lost

17%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues France Ligue 1

Played games

Goals

Scored

210

Avg. per game

1.65

Conceded

152

Avg. per game

1.20

Scored

268

Avg. per game

1.82

Conceded

155

Avg. per game

1.05

Scored a goal

In last 6 home matches

YesNo

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 6 home matches

NoYes

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 127 home matches

YesNo

99 (78%)28 (22%)

In last 127 home matches

NoYes

120 (82%)27 (18%)

Lorient

Recent matches

Lens

Under /Over

(87%)39 6(13%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(76%)34 11(24%)

Under /Over

(31%)14 31(69%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(36%)16 29(64%)

Under /Over

(60%)27 18(40%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(51%)23 22(49%)

/Yes

(56%)25 20(44%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(49%)22 23(51%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Lorient

Lens

Shots

Lorient

Total shots

12.13 avg / game

Blocked

287 total

Avg. 3.12

Lens

Total shots

14.91 avg / game

Blocked

358 total

Avg. 3.58

Lorient Pass Lens

Total passes

45477

Avg. 425 / game

Accurate

82%

Ball possession

47%

Total passes

56080

Avg. 488 / game

Accurate

84%

Ball possession

53%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Lorient

127

Played games

Lens

147

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.29

Clean sheets

0.35

4.33

550

Corners

744

5.06

15.80

2007

Throw-ins

2186

14.87

1.39

176

Offsides

228

1.55

2.31

294

GK saves

288

1.96

Lorient

DISCIPLINARY

Lens

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.46

186

222

1.51

0.06

0.11

9.98

1267

Fouls

1530

10.41

13.83

1757

Tackles

1682

11.44

NEXT MATCHES

NEXT MATCHES

Paris Saint Germain (PSG)

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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