PSG vs Lens

While PSG is favoured to win, Lens's strong defense could make it a tight match. Expect a close game with PSG narrowly edging out a victory.

Match info:

Venue: Parc des Princes

Date: Saturday, 2^nd November 2024

Time: 5 pm Nigerian time.

Ligue 1 leaders, Paris Saint-Germain welcome Lens to the French capital at Parc des Princes on Saturday evening as they seek to maintain their three-point buffer at the summit. Luis Enrique's side have taken advantage of Monaco's recent slip to move clear at the top and will now face the other side that saw their unbeaten start ended last weekend.

Head-to-head:

• PSG have won 12 of the last 27 meetings between the two teams.
• Lens have recorded 7 victories.
• The remaining 8 clashes ended in draws.
• PSG have won the last 3 encounters, scoring at least 2 goals in all.

Form:

• PSG in the league: D-W-D-W-W
• PSG in all competitions: L-D-W-D-W
• Lens in the League: D-D-D-W-L
• Lens in all competitions: D-D-D-W-L

Team News:

• PSG will be without key players Presnel Kimpembe, Lucas Hernandez, Gonçalo Ramos, and Lucas Beraldo due to injury and suspension, respectively.
• RC Lens, meanwhile, will be missing Wesley Said, Jimmy Cabot, Martin Satriano, and Ruben Aguilar due to injuries.

Player(s) to watch:

• Marco Asensio is the most experienced forward with PSG, thanks to his time with Real Madrid, and his form against a defensively strong unit might boost his morale for this clash.
• Abdukodir Khusanov has been one of the key reasons Lens have done well at the back this season. His error-free defending and good tackles have been a huge up for the side.