A handful of minutes before the duel between AS Saint-Étienne and RC Lens, the bookmakers are sharpening their predictions. Their verdict? A meeting that promises to be close, but with a slight advantage for the Sang et Or.
The odds speak for themselves: Lens is the favorite with a victory odds of 1.50, while ASSE is given at 5.7. The draw, for its part, is displayed at 4.5. These figures reflect a certain confidence in the Lensois, without ruling out the possibility of a surprise from Saint-Etienne.
RC Lens is the favorite of bookmakers, even among ASSE
The bookmakers seem to be anticipating a match rich in goals. The most likely scores? A 1-0 or a 2-1 in favor of Lens (both), closely followed by a 2-0 (8). On the Saint-Etienne side, a 1-0 or a 2-1 are also envisaged (18 for each). The draw was not to be outdone, with a 1-1 score at 8, suggesting a balanced and contested match.
Who will find the net? In the absence of Martin Satriano, the operators are betting big on Mbala Nzola, given favorite with odds of 3. Wesley Saïd (3.25) and Florian Sotoca (3.25) complete the podium of potential scorers. On the Saint-Etienne side, it is Lucas Stassin who is seen as the main offensive threat (4.5), followed by Ibrahim Sissoko (5).
This ASSE – RC Lens match is scheduled for this Saturday at 7 p.m., at the Geoffroy-Guichard stadium, as part of the eighth day of Ligue 1.
