Lens vs Freiburg Prediction & Betting Tips - Europa League

Prediction published on 13/02/2024, 15:00  by Sridhar | Modified on 15/02/2024 at 07:00 in Europa League Prediction

After finishing third in their first Champions League group stage campaign in 21 years, Lens would be targeting success in the knockouts against Freiburg who are at this stage for a second year running. This Europa League playoff first-leg will be played at the Stade Bollaert-Delelis on Thursday. Lens are playing a German club for the first time in 17 years but they will be eager to make it memorable. They started their European journey in this season in the Champions League Group B, where they finished third behind Arsenal and PSV Eindhoven. Lens could get only eight points from two wins, draws and losses each. Yet, they remained unbeaten at home winning two and drawing one of those games. Even now coming into this match, they have won six of their last eight at this venue, losing only two.

Freiburg started in Group B of the Europa League campaign and finished second behind West Ham. They had four wins and two losses in this campaign with both defeats coming against West Ham. They are now looking to win a knockout tie in this competition for the first time, but need to overcome some poor form. The Germans have lost their last three matches coming into this game which has taken some wind off their sails. Even on the road, they have lost their last four matches which should give increased hopes for the home fans that they can see their team crossing the line.