It has been an excellent transformation in recent weeks by Lyon, and they will be bidding to extend that sequence by registering a fifth straight win in Ligue 1 on Sunday against Lens. The visitors also require maximum points in their hunt for a European spot.
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There were genuine fears at the half way stage of the season that Lyon’s long stay in the top-flight could be in serious danger. However, they have kicked on since the winter break, and have smoothly moved out of danger of suffering relegation to the second tier in France.
Lyon comes into this weekend’s matches after winning each of their last four in the division, and their confidence should be sky high after booking their spot in the semi-finals of the French Cup in midweek. It isn’t unlikely that they could yet have a part to play in the race for a European finish this term, as they sit just ten points off the top five positions.
Lens will be the away team this weekend, and they will be chasing a return to form in order to boost their chances of ending the season in a European position. At present, they sit sixth in the standings, but their three-match winning sequence has ended in recent weeks after going two matches without a victory in France.
A seventh defeat of the season was inflicted in their previous outing, meaning that they are now five points adrift of the Champions League spots. But, a return to winning ways on Sunday could see them climb back up to fifth in the table.
Lyon vs Lens Head to Head
Home wins have been a common outcome when these sides have clashed, with each of the last three, and five of the last seven being home by the team with home field advantage. Over that period, Lyon have recorded victories in each of their last three home matches against Lens.
Lyon vs Lens Prediction
The quality that Lyon boast is beginning to show, and they should have the quality to play a role in the race for a European spot between now and the end of the season. Therefore, we could see them landing a home win over Lens this weekend.
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