Como are doing well in their debut Champions League campaign. They’ll be hungry for another positive result when they travel to the Stade Bollaert-Delelis to take on Lens on matchday four.

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Yannick Cahuzac took charge of Lens in September, but is yet to collect a point in the Champions League. The 41-year-old also watched his side lose 1-0 at Lille on Friday and may make changes.

Kyllian Antonio is an option for fresh legs in defence, while Franjo Ivanović may be drafted in to lead the line. The Croatian forward has not scored in 177 minutes of Champions League football this term, but he’ll be looking to find space between Como centre-backs Jacobo Ramón and Marc-Oliver Kempf.

Florian Thauvin, who has registered 11 goal contributions in nine league appearances, is the key figure in the final third. However, the hosts are weakened by injuries to Odsonne Édouard, Abdallah Sima, Ismaëlo Ganiou and Maik Nawrocki.

Lens predicted lineup vs Como (3-4-2-1): Risser; Aguilar, Baidoo, Antonio; Abdulhamid, Haidara, Cuisance, Udol; Thauvin, Hazard; Ivanović.

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Como will be missing at least three players, with Assane Diao, Moise Kean and Jesús Rodríguez all carrying injuries. Trevoh Chalobah and Jayden Addai are additional doubts.

Cesc Fàbregas’ side weren’t at their best on Sunday, but still beat struggling Venezia 1-0 in Serie A. Lucas Da Cunha scored the only goal from the penalty spot and he should feature out wide here. Martin Baturina, who is averaging 2.3 key passes per game in Europe, is likely to continue on the other flank.

With Kean sidelined, Tasos Douvikas should lead the line once more. The Greek forward has scored three times in three Champions League outings this season.

Como predicted lineup vs Lens (4-2-3-1): Butez; Couto, Ramón, Kempf, Valle; Perrone, Milla; Da Cunha, Paz, Baturina; Douvikas.

Lens vs Como Prediction

  • Safe Tip: Como to win or draw
  • Odds: 1.428 (22Bet)
  • Correct score prediction: Lens 0-2 Como
  • 22Bet Booking Code: GP6ZL

Key stats:

  • Como have won each of their past five matches across all competitions.
  • The visitors are averaging 3.33 goals per 90 minutes in Europe.
  • Lens have lost 46% of their competitive fixtures this season.

Como have only been beaten twice all season across their domestic and European commitments. They are capable of edging out Lens, who haven’t won back-to-back matches since August.

The main risk for the visitors is that they fail to track the dangerous Thauvin. The 33-year-old is a big threat if given space, but Como are solid at the back and boast the joint-best defensive record in Serie A, with only eight goals conceded. Backing the Italians to avoid defeat is the smart play at 1.428.

Lens vs Como Prediction, Value Tip

  • Value Tip: Nico Paz to score anytime
  • Odds: 2.875 (22Bet)
  • 22Bet Booking Code: 288ZL

Nico Paz is having an excellent season for Como. The 22-year-old is in great form with four goals and three assists in his last four appearances in all competitions.

The attacking midfielder is thriving on the Champions League stage, with two goals in three European outings so far. He’s a value pick to strike in this contest at 2.875.

Verdict: Como to win or draw (1.428) — Lens 0-2 Como.