Lens vs Freiburg Prediction & Betting Tips (15 February)

The 11 points gleaned in a more than tough Group B were ultimately not enough for Lens to seek a ticket for an 8th final of the Champions League. The Northerners still secured 3rd place, ahead of the Sevillians whom they beat in the last meeting at Bollaert 2-1. In the championship, the Sang et Or got off to a very bad start. On the other hand, they seem to have found the right fuel in recent weeks, which allows them to be ranked 6th in Ligue 1 today. Back within reach of the podium 3 points behind, Lens has won its last 3 championship matches played against Toulouse 0-2, Nantes 0-1 and Strasbourg last weekend 3-1. In the Coupe de France, the Artésiens, on the other hand, fell against Monaco in the 32nd finals. For their part, the Germans from Friborg logically took second place in their C3 group, behind West Ham against whom they had lost their two confrontations.

Accustomed to European cups for several seasons, they left in the round of 16 against Juventus in the previous edition. This season, the Black and White occupy 7th place in the Bundesliga, seeing a particularly fast lead car move away. Once again, Griffo's teammates will try to secure a qualifying place in the European Cups. Unfortunately, they are letting a lot of points slip these days. Indeed, Friborg remains on the back of losses suffered against Werder Bremen 3-1, Stuttgart 1-3 and Dortmund last weekend 3-0.

RC Lens must do without long-term absentees Cabot and Deiver Machado, injured. Furthermore, big question mark over the participation of Thomasson, dismissed last weekend in L1. The Northerners will count on a Wahi found like his rare good performances in the LDC groups. Scorer last weekend, he should start this meeting and be supported in particular by Pereira Da Costa who is regaining color. This winter, replacement Oscar Cortes was loaned to Rangers while replacement goalkeeper Farinez and little-used full-back Maouassa were also not kept. On the other hand, left side Jhoanner Chavez (Bahia) has arrived.

On the Friborg side, it is necessary to highlight the losses of the important defenders Ginter and Lienhart who were joined in the infirmary by the Gulde executive. We also find on the flank the less important Adamu, Kyereh, Rosenfelder and Schmidt. Important Japanese winger Doan, however, was able to play again last weekend after Japan was eliminated from the Asian Cup. The strong men of this formation are none other than number 9 Höler (6 pawns this season), the brilliant Italian playmaker Grifo (5 goals and 7 assists in the Bundesliga) and the giant Gregoritsch.