I like this clash between the 2 teams who play with a red and yellow jersey, as I have nice memories of the clash they had two months ago in the league cup when Lens came to win in the stade Leon Bollée 5-4 after overtime.

The hosts come to this match after gaining a fully deserved point in their last match at Nancy where they missed a couple of chances to take it all, and generally showing a good form at this moment of the season. For this match against Lens, Basa, Gervinho, De Melo, Cerdan and Samassa are doubtful, but Le Mans has a depth squad with many youngsters who show that the club has a bright future ahead of him.

Lens, finally won a game against Sochaux after 5 draws and 5 losses in their last 10, and one thing is sure is that morale is a bit better for the northern team, as Dindane found the net again scoring two goals. The team breathes a bit more as they are now 3 points above the relegation line and because they will get striker Loic Rémy back from an injury.

I believe in this game we will see a quite attractive match. Le Mans is a very offensive minded squad in their home games as in general, with their creative wingers, they got many opportunities to score. Striker Le Tallec is in a very good form as he scored 3 goals in the last 3 games, he should be teaming with De Melo, in a 4-4-2 organization. Lens defence has been everything but reliable in the game against Sochaux, as players we very shaky and afraid of making any mistake, which in fact they could not avoid to do. I expect Lens to play for the win too, as they can not take their 3 point advantage for granted, and its not in coach Papin mentality either, but I believe they can score and give many problems to Le mans. Loic Remy will be back and it will be a great boost for the team as he has been scoring a lot before his injury.



Pick : Over 2
Odds : 1.82
Stake : 6 / 10
Bookmaker : Mansion88
Match Result : 3-2
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