Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(8) 2 Goals 8 (13)
(4) 2 Assists 3 (6)
(6.5) 6.7 Average Ratings 6.6 (6.5)
28.9 Average Age 29.4
179.9 Average Height (cm) 182.7
(0.9) 0.9 Shots pg 0.8 (0.8)
(58%) 56% Aerial Duel Success 53% (51%)
(0.5) 0.6 Dribbles pg 0.5 (0.5)
(1.3) 1.1 Tackles pg 1.2 (1.5)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Ligue 1.

Missing Players

Lens
Brest
Player Reason Status Rating
Neil El Aynaoui Out 6.13
Player Reason Status Rating
Abdoulaye Ndiaye Out 6.82

Team News

Lens
Brest
  • Following Elye Wahi's transfer to Olympique de Marseille, Lens will likely turn to one of Wesley Saïd, Angelo Fulgini, or Florian Sotoca to head up the attacking line
  • Morocco U21 international Neil El Aynaoui is still recovering from a knee injury suffered at the Olympics.
  • Hugo Magnetti returns to the squad following suspension against Marseille.
  • Pierre Lees-Melou has been lacking game-time in pre-season and is likely to start the game on the bench.
  • New striker signing Ludovic Ajorque started against OM and will likely start again against Lens.

Prediction

  • Following a UEFA Europa Conference league playoff clash against Panathiakos, Lens will host Stade Brestois on Sunday afternoon hoping to make it two out of two in Ligue 1 under new boss Will Still.
  • Since Lens returned to Ligue 1 for the 2020/21 season, the record between the Sang & Or and Brest has been perfectly balanced, with three wins for each side and two draws.
  • Lens have the opportunity to win two consecutive matches in the top flight against the Bretons for the first time since August-December 1986.
  • Brest are hoping to recover from a heavy defeat to Olympique de Marseille, which marked their first home loss on the first day of the season after being unbeaten in the last six.
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