Arsenal vs Lens: Predicted lineup, injury news, head-to-head, telecast

Published at :November 27, 2023 at 4:28 PM

Modified at :January 14, 2024 at 1:18 AM

The Gunners host Lens at Emirates for their sweet revenge in this riveting Champions League game!

The meeting between Arsenal and Lens sets up an interesting clash between two teams from different leagues, each bringing their own character and approach to the game. Arsenal is in-form with three wins in their last three games. They have always played attacking football with classy defence. Their stood as a formidable opponent, renowned for a combination of possession-based play and inventive attacking techniques. They have proved this by their game in the Premier League.

Lens, on the other hand, is a symbol of the resilient and tactically smart French footballing side. They are good rivals for any team because of their combination of defensive resiliency and an ability for quick counterattacks. They caused an upset in the reverse fixture when both teams met in France, and they can do it again!

Kick-Off:

Thursday, 30 November 2023, 01:30 AM IST

Wednesday, 29 November 2023, 08:00 PM GMT

Location: Emirates Stadium

Form

Arsenal (in all competitions): L-L-W-W-W

Lens (in all competitions): W-D-L-W-W

Players to Watch

Kai Havertz – Arsenal

most expensive transfers Kai Havertz — **Kai Havertz won the Champions League with Chelsea**

Kai Havertz is a fantastic player who can play a variety of positions and offers Arsenal a wide range of options. His versatility as an attacker gives the team’s front line more energy. His clinical finishing skills coupled with his ability to locate gaps in defences present a constant threat. Arsenal is able to make use of his inventiveness and he proved why he is so important after scoring the winner with his head in the Premier League lately.

Elye Wahi – Lens

Wahi is a rising star who represents promise for Lens. Despite his young age, he has a confident demeanour on the pitch and displays exceptional speed. Wahi is a valuable member of Lens’ team because of his ability to take on defenders and drive at them. The coaching staff and fans will have high expectations from him to score and give them a lead. He may make defences uncomfortable and open doors for Lens in the closing minutes.

Match Facts

In the history of the UEFA Champions League, Arsenal have never defeated Lens. It is the longest since they have faced a rival and lost.
This season, Arsenal have scored nine goals in the UEFA Champions League through open play.
Over the last nine UEFA Champions League matches that have taken place in England between French and English teams, the visitors have only secured one victory and eight losses.
In his past 12 games at the Emirates Stadium, Mikel Arteta has only lost once since losing his first home European match as Arsenal’s manager in February 2020.

Injury & Team News

Len’s player Machado is recovering from an unknown injury, therefore his comeback date is in doubt but he will surely not play. Arsenal is also struggling without Timber, a key defender who has a knee injury and it remains unclear when he will return. Both sides have challenges as a result of these damages, which affect squad depth and interfere with defensive plans. Their problems are not expected to be resolved for some time, which complicates team preparation and calls for flexibility in this UEFA Champions League game.

Head to Head

Total Matches – 2

Arsenal wins – 0

Lens wins – 1

Draws – 1

Predicted Lineup

Arsenal predicted lineup (4-3-3):

Raya (GK); White, Saliba, Gabriel, Zinchenko; Odegaard, Rice, Havertz; Trossard, Nketiah, Jesus

Lens predicted lineup (3-4-2-1):

Samba (GK); Gradit, Danso, Medina; Aguilar, Mendy, Diouf, Abdul Samed; Sotoca, Fulgini; Wahi

Match Prediction for Arsenal vs Lens

After a fiery reverse fixture in France, both teams take on each other in London. There are several variables to consider when predicting this game’s result. The result of Arsenal vs Lens could depend on a few different factors like recent forms of both teams.

Arsenal have always been a strong team at home and they might win with home advantage, their playing style and scoring at end moments of the match. But Lens might stand their ground, depending on their ability to counterattack and play strong defence to threaten Arsenal’s superiority. Lens can always cause an upset and it will be good to see how things unfold.

Prediction: Arsenal 3-1 Lens

Telecast

India – Sony Sports Network, Sony LIV

UK – TNT Sports

US – CBS Sports

Nigeria – Supersport

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