PSV vs Lens Betting Preview & Prediction | 2023-24 UEFA Champions League | Group Stage
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THE FACTS
When is PSV vs Lens on and what time does it start? PSV vs Lens will take place on Wednesday 8th November, 2023 – 20:00 (UK)
Where can I get tickets for PSV vs Lens? Visit each club’s official website for the latest ticket information
What channel is PSV vs Lens on in the UK? PSV vs Lens will be televised live on TNT Sports in the UK
Where can I stream PSV vs Lens in the UK? PSV vs Lens can be streamed live on the discovery+
THE LOWDOWN
PSV
PSV manager Peter Bosz will see this as a must-win fixture as the Dutch side currently sit bottom of Group B, but there is still everything to play for and three points here would draw them level with their opponents.
PSV have scored 11 goals in the two games since their last Champions League outing, including hitting Ajax for five, but they are yet to translate their incredible domestic goalscoring rate into their European ventures.
LENS
Lens were not give much of a chance in this group but they remain unbeaten after three games and are very much in the mix for round of 16 qualification at the half-way point of the group stage.
While the French side are currently enjoying a nine-game unbeaten run in all competitions, plenty of those have been draws and they have only won once away from home all season.
THE TEAM NEWS
PSV
Ismael Saibari lasted just eight minutes after coming off the bench against Heracles over the weekend, due to receiving a finger in the eye. However, the signs are that the winger will be available for the visit of Lens.
Noa Lang, Mauro Junior, Armando Obispo and Armel Bella-Kotchap have all been ruled out of this fixture.
PREDICTED XI (4-2-3-1): Benítez; Teze, Ramalho, Boscagli, Dest; Veerman, Schouten; Bakayoko, Til, Lozano; De Jong
UNAVAILABLE: Lang (Injured), Mauro Júnior (Injured), Obispo (Injured), Bella-Kotchap (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE: Saibari (Injured)
LENS
Franck Haise has a near fully-fit squad to choose from with only Wesley Said and David Costa considered doubtful from their Champions League squad.
Haise must choose between Elye Wahi and Morgan Guilavogui for the central striker role, with the former likely to get the nod after scoring in his side's last two European fixtures.
PREDICTED XI (3-4-2-1): Samba; Gradit, Danso, Medina; Frankowski, Abdul Samed, Mendy, Machado; Sotoca, Thomasson; Wahi
UNAVAILABLE:
QUESTIONABLE: Said (Injured), Costa (Injured)
THE PREDICTION
Lens have been something of a surprise package in what was described as a difficult group for them, and they have more than held their own to date. However, their away form has left a lot to be desired this season and they run into a PSV side who are scoring goals for fun at the moment. The two sides played out a 1-1 draw in France two weeks ago, but PSV should be favoured on home turf in what promises to be a high-scoring game.
TIP: PSV TO WIN & OVER 2.5 GOALS
