Saint-Etienne, who weren't in action last weekend after their match against Angers was called off, could field a similar XI to the side that started in their Coupe de France win over amateur opponents Jura Sud. New arrivals Paul Bernardoni, Sada Thioub, and Bakary Sako could all be options for Pascal Dupraz. Striker Jean-Philippe Krasso has been linked with a move away and may not feature here. It should be as you were for Lens, between their AFCON absentees and a fine win over Rennes in their last match. The fact Seko Fofana and Cheick Doucoure didn't go to AFCON has been a massive boost for the club. After a late winner against Rennes, Wesley Said could be in a line for a start here, with David da Costa potentially losing out as a result.
Saint-Etienne have lost their last 5 matches (Ligue 1). Saint-Etienne have failed to score in their last 4 matches (Ligue 1). There have been over 2.5 goals scored in Lens's last 5 away games (Ligue 1). Saint-Etienne have seen over 2.5 goals in their last 4 home matches against Lens in all competitions. Lens have conceded at least 2 goals in their last 5 away matches (Ligue 1). Lens have lost 5 of their last 6 away matches (Ligue 1). Saint-Etienne have scored at least 2 goals in 6 of their last 7 home matches against Lens in all competitions. Lens have scored at least 2 goals in their last 3 matches against Saint-Etienne in all competitions.
Saint-Etienne have been active in this month's window but the signings of Bakary Sako and Sada Thioub aren't overly inspiring when they desperately need goals. Lens should continue to reap the benefits of Fofana and Doucoure not going out to AFCON this month. 0:2
Saint-Etienne have been active in this month's window but the signings of Bakary Sako and Sada Thioub aren't overly inspiring when they desperately need goals. Lens should continue to reap the benefits of Fofana and Doucoure not going out to AFCON this month. 0:2
Saint-Etienne, who weren't in action last weekend after their match against Angers was called off, could field a similar XI to the side that started in their Coupe de France win over amateur opponents Jura Sud. New arrivals Paul Bernardoni, Sada Thioub, and Bakary Sako could all be options for Pascal Dupraz. Striker Jean-Philippe Krasso has been linked with a move away and may not feature here. It should be as you were for Lens, between their AFCON absentees and a fine win over Rennes in their last match. The fact Seko Fofana and Cheick Doucoure didn't go to AFCON has been a massive boost for the club. After a late winner against Rennes, Wesley Said could be in a line for a start here, with David da Costa potentially losing out as a result.
Saint-Etienne have lost their last 5 matches (Ligue 1). Saint-Etienne have failed to score in their last 4 matches (Ligue 1). There have been over 2.5 goals scored in Lens's last 5 away games (Ligue 1). Saint-Etienne have seen over 2.5 goals in their last 4 home matches against Lens in all competitions. Lens have conceded at least 2 goals in their last 5 away matches (Ligue 1). Lens have lost 5 of their last 6 away matches (Ligue 1). Saint-Etienne have scored at least 2 goals in 6 of their last 7 home matches against Lens in all competitions. Lens have scored at least 2 goals in their last 3 matches against Saint-Etienne in all competitions.
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