Lens host Freiburg at the Stade Bollaert-Delelis on Thursday for the Europa League playoff knockout round first leg.
Freiburg advanced from their Europa League group for a second consecutive season, but the hosts exited the Champions League after almost a decade.
| Top 3 markets | Best odds at bookmakers |
| Lens to win: ⚽ | 1.78 at Bet9ja |
| Both teams to score: 🥅 | 1.80 at 1xbet |
| Vincenzo Grifo to score anytime: ✅ | 4.5 at Sportybet |
Lens and Freiburg: Previous Games
Seven of Lens’s last ten home matches have ended in victories. Lens has won their previous three matches in a row.
In their last ten home encounters, Lens have recorded six clean sheets. In five of their previous ten home encounters, Lens has scored two or more goals.
Freiburg has dropped their last three games in a row. Freiburg have let in two or more goals in six of their last ten road games.
Probable Lens Lineup
Samba; Aguilar, Danso, Gradit; Frankowski, Diouf, Abdul Samed, Jhoanner Chaves; Sotoca, Wahi, Guilavogui
Probable Freiburg Lineup
Atubolu; Kubler, Sildillia, Szalai, Gunter; Eggestein, Hofler; Doan, Sallai, Grifo; Gregoritsch
Betting tips: Lens x Freiburg
Check out our predictions of the day for Lens vs. Freiburg
Prediction 1: Lens x Freiburg / Lens to win
Lens and Freiburg have never met before, with Lens having a solid home record in UEFA tournaments and Freiburg having a second participation at this level. The Germans have lost momentum in previous matches, particularly on the road, so it will be intriguing to watch how they react. Lens has a strong home form tailwind and should be a decent value for total points. We think Lens will beat Freiburg.
Prediction 2: Lens x Freiburg / Both teams to score
Lens is coming off a three-game victory streak, while Freiburg has lost three straight. It’s clear who’s more confident.
Despite a probable home victory, Lens’ noisy Bollaert-Delelis atmosphere makes them tough to defeat, and Freiburg has lost their past four away games, so the tie will likely be in doubt till next week’s second leg. Both teams will hit the net this time.
Prediction 3: Lens x Freiburg / Vincenzo Grifo to score anytime
During the group stage, Vincenzo Grifo scored four goals.
All three of Freiburg’s Europa League victories were scored by Grifo. As a 30-year-old Freiburg left winger, Vincenzo Grifo matures like a good wine. The Italian international was a crucial cog in his team’s advancement to the knockout round, starting every one of their six group games.