Arsenal vs Lens betting preview: Odds and predictions
ARSENAL returned to the top of the Premier League on Saturday and the next task to complete on their checklist is Champions League qualification, something they will achieve if they beat Lens on Wednesday.
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⏩ Quick betting tips for Arsenal vs Lens
- Under 2.5 goals - 6/5 with Spreadex
- Leandro Trossard to score - 2/1 with bet365
- Elye Wahi to be carded - 10/3 with Sky Bet
Arsenal vs Lens odds
Here are the latest match odds for Arsenal vs Lens from our top-rated football bookies. Odds are subject to change.
Arsenal vs Lens betting preview
Things are pretty simple for Arsenal here.
A draw sees them progress to the last 16; a win takes them through as group winners with a game to spare.
Yet Lens, who know a loss could see them eliminated on Wednesday, sprang the upset when the teams met last month, winning 2-1 on home soil.
They’ve lost just once since that shock result and have proved difficult to break down with only three goals conceded in their last eight matches.
It’s hard to knock Arsenal given their position at the top of the Premier League but it’s also widely felt that they are yet to hit the heights of last season in terms of performance levels.
They’ve had to work hard for a lot of their victories – think Saturday’s 1-0 success at Brentford – and this game could see a repeat.
Add in the fact that the draw would largely suit both sides, plus Arsenal having an important home game with Wolves on Saturday, and it’s not hard to envisage a fairly low-key second half in this one.
In short, there appears to be some value in backing a fairly low-scoring game.
We’ve also got a couple of bets from the sub-markets for you – read on to check out all our betting tips…
Arsenal vs Lens key stats
- Bukayo Saka has assisted in three of his four Champions League matches this season, including the reverse fixture.
- Arsenal have won eight and drawn three of their 13 home European games since Mikel Arteta became manager.
- Leandro Trossard is Arsenal’s joint top scorer with Saka (both have six). He has one goal for every 115 minutes he’s been on the pitch this season.
- Arsenal are expected to recall David Raya in goal after he missed Saturday’s win at Brentford, while Fabio Vieira is available after his domestic ban.
- Lens are without midfielder Morgan Guilavogui (suspended) but Kevin Danso returns to the heart of their defence.
Arsenal vs Lens best bets
Find our best bets for the Arsenal vs Lens game below. Odds for the bets are provided by the best sportsbooks per our expert reviews. Odds in the bettings tips are subject to change.
Under 2.5 goals (Spreadex)
Lens will see a draw as a good result in this match – it will keep their qualification hopes alive heading into matchday six.
Such an outcome would also secure Arsenal’s place in the last 16, therefore you have to wonder whether there will be great urgency in this game, particularly if it remains all square after the half-time break.
The French side, who restricted Arsenal well in the reverse fixture, have conceded only three goals in their eight games since that 2-1 victory, while Arsenal have often had to grind out results this term.
⚽ Back under 2.5 goals at 6/5 at Spreadex ⚽
Leandro Trossard to score (bet365)
OK, this bet may contrast a little with the above bet but the price makes it at least worth a second glance.
The Belgian started at the weekend and had what appeared to be his seventh goal of the season chalked off for offside.
No Arsenal player has scored more in 2023/24 and his minutes-per-goal record is outstanding (see above).
With this in mind, 2/1 is worth considering if you are someone who feels that there will be goals in this match.
⚽ Bet on Trossard to score at any time at 2/1 at bet365 ⚽
Elye Wahi to be carded (Sky Bet)
With no team having received more cards in this season’s Champions League than Lens and Artur Dias a referee who likes to dish them out – 19 of his last 26 UEFA club appointments have seen 4+ cards shown - it’s worth a look at the player-card market.
Forward Elye Wahi immediately looks a big price at 10/3.
The France under-21 international has been carded in six of his 15 appearances this season and in four of his 10 starts.
A player who likes a moan at the officials, he’s made the XI in every UCL game thus far so this looks worth a go.
⚽ Back Wahi to be carded at 10/3 at Sky Bet ⚽
📺 How to watch Arsenal vs Lens
- Location: Emirates Stadium, London, England
- Time: 20:00 GMT on Wednesday, November 29
- Where to watch: TNT Sports 2
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