There will be exciting action in the French Cup this week, and the Coupe de France odds suggest that it will be a close matchup between Lorient and Lens on Thursday.
A place in the last eight of the competition will be on the line this week as both sides look to play their way back into form after disappointing runs in Ligue 1. The latest Lorient vs Lens odds for the fixture can be found here, as well as the Coupe de France picks for this round of 16 clash.
Lorient vs. Lens Odds
The Lorient vs Lens odds currently sees the traveling side as the favored team to get the win on Thursday. Lens is currently priced up at -110 to win the match in 90 minutes, while Lorient is a +275 chance to claim victory in regulation time. A draw after 90 minutes is currently +250.
Over 2.5 goals could be a popular selection for this round of 16 clash, and it is currently -118. Meanwhile, under 2.5 goals is a -106 chance. Both teams to score is available at -138.
Lorient vs. Lens Matchup Information
Lorient vs. Lens
Location of the Game: Stade Yves Allainmat- Le Moustoir, Lorient, France
Date and Time: Thursday, February 9, 2023, 3:00 PM ET
How To Watch: CBS Sports | https://livestreamsports.co/
Lorient vs. Lens Betting Preview
Lorient
It has been a steady campaign to this point for Lorient, but things will need to improve if they are to maintain their place in the top half of the Ligue 1 standings. A European finish could be achieved by winning the Coupe de France this term, but they have only won the competition on one previous occasion.
That success came back in the 2001-02 season, but they were eliminated swiftly in the UEFA Cup in the following campaign. This will be Lorient’s first game at home in the competition this season, as they have progressed through each of the previous rounds with victories on the road.
They were straightforward winners in the round of 64, as they eased to a 6-0 win over AS La Chataignerale in January. However, they needed their fair share of luck in the previous round, as they eventually edged through on penalties against Bastia. But, the current Lorient odds suggest that their journey in the competition will come to an end on Thursday.
Lens
A Lens prediction for this fixture will likely be a prominent selection. They have been going along very well throughout the season, but their form has hit a poor run in recent weeks. They have dropped to third in Ligue 1 after failing to win in their previous three games, but Lens has still only suffered two defeats in 22 league fixtures this term.
However, Lens will be chasing a historic victory in the French Cup this term, as they have never previously won the competition. They have reached the final on three previous occasions but have lost in the showpiece on all occasions. Their most recent appearance in the final came in the 1997-98 season, where they lost to PSG.
Lens has progressed through to this stage of the competition with ease, as they have won both of their previous matches in the tournament by a two-goal margin. They saw off ESA Linas-Montlhery in the round of 64 by a 2-0 scoreline before easing through to the last 16 late last month with a 3-1 win over Brest.
Lorient vs. Lens Betting Picks
Away wins have been few and far between when these sides have clashed previously. A traveling side in fixtures between these sides has only won twice in the previous nine meetings. The only win for Lens at Lorient since 2019 was secured in September 2020.
That poor record does offer potential value in the Lorient vs Lens odds this week. We could see a potential shock coming in the French Cup, as the hosts look good value to progress through to the last eight on Thursday. Both teams to score could also be a solid selection, as this has occurred in four of the previous five meetings.
- Pick: Lorient (+275)
- Pick: Both Teams To Score (-138)
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