SC Freiburg vs RC Lens Odds, AI Picks, Prediction and Betting Analysis
An interesting clash on the UEL schedule will take place on Thursday, as a winner-take-all Freiburg vs Lens matchup. There will be pressure on the German hosts this week, as the stalemate in the opening leg would have been part of their game plan.
There was nothing to separate these two sides in the first leg following a 0-0 draw, meaning the advantage is firmly with the German hosts on Thursday. You can find the latest Freiburg vs Lens odds, and our UEL computer picks here.
Game Information
| SC FREIBURG vs RC LENS |
| Location of the Game: Europa-Park Stadion, Freiburg, Germany |
| Date and Time: Thursday, February 22, 2024. 12:45 PM ET |
| Reason: 2023-2024 UEFA Europa League Knockout Round |
| How to watch: Paramount+ |
Freiburg vs Lens Pick and Prediction
| ODDS | AI PICKS |
| MONEYLINE | Freiburg +125 |
Neutrals will be hoping for a much better clash between these sides than the bore 0-0 draw last Thursday. Freiburg will need to play on the front foot this week, and that could make them the standout selection after assessing the Freiburg vs Lens odds.
Therefore, it could be worthwhile siding with the Freiburg roster to score at least twice in a comfortable home win against their French rivals.
Freiburg vs Lens Odds
| TEAM | RECORD | MONEYLINE | HANDICAP | OVER/UNDER |
| FREIBURG | 4-0-2 12Pts | +125 | -0.25 | O 2.5 |
| LENS | 2-2-2 8Pts | +210 | +0.25 | U 2.5 |
| DRAW | +250 |
The Freiburg vs Lens odds show the home side as the commanding +125 favorites this week. An away win is available at +210, while the UEL odds show the draw as the most unlikely outcome at +250.
Freiburg vs Lens Analysis
Freiburg Preview
Despite playing away from home in the previous round of UEL matchups, it’s likely that Freiburg would have been more disappointed not to have won the opening leg. The German side dominated the fixture, and created a number of excellent opportunities.
However, they will be hopeful that those missed chances don’t come back to haunt them in this second leg, as Lens are unlikely to be as poor for a second game in a row. But, Freiburg do come into this second leg in poor overall form after going five matches without a victory across all competitions.
Freiburg finished second in the UEL standings before the Christmas break, and the UEL team stats showed them to be one of the best attacking sides in home matches.
The German side netted eleven goals in three home fixtures in the group stage, scoring five in each of their matches against TSC and Olympiacos. That should give them every chance of progression with no fresh UEL injuries to contend with.
Lens Preview
Lens dropped into the Europa League before the winter break after finishing third in the Group B standings. But, there were bright moments during that campaign, claiming two victories in their six fixtures.
However, it is worth mentioning that both of their wins were in France. In away matches, they were below the standard required. Lens conceded eight goals away from home in the Champions League, and fell to two defeats in three matches.
It could be argued that their best opportunity of progression has passed them by, as they were incredibly underwhelming in the opening match between these sides on the Lens schedule.
The French side failed to record a single shot on target in the goalless draw at Stade Bollaert-Delelis, despite dominating the possession and attempting 12 shots. The UEL player stats will show that their forwards weren’t clinical enough in front of goal in that first leg, and that will need to be transformed if they are to progress on Thursday.
Freiburg vs Lens Head to Head
This will only be the second competitive clash between Lens and Freiburg in a European fixture. The previous meeting was Thursday in France, with the two sides playing out an uneventful 0-0 draw.
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