PSV Eindhoven vs RC Lens Prediction and Betting Tips

PSV Eindhoven aim to secure their first Group B victory in the UEFA Champions League as they welcome RC Lens for a showdown on Wednesday. The Dutch powerhouse is expected to unleash their formidable attacking prowess against Lens, who have narrowly escaped defeat a few times in the competition and could face a challenging time at Philips Stadion.

Despite their persistent efforts, PSV Eindhoven is still vying to clinch their first Champions League win this season. Their last two matches saw them settle for draws and they even took the lead in the reverse fixture, only for the French side to cancel it out.

This season has been fairly impressive for PSV Eindhoven as they have suffered just one loss across all competitions so far. They have secured victory in four of their last five matches, including a resounding 6-0 win over Heracles in a recent Eredivisie encounter.

Recent matches have seen PSV Eindhoven achieve remarkable results, with a 4-0 triumph over Sparta Rotterdam being one of their standout wins. In their previous outing at Philips Stadion, Peter Bosz’s side achieved a convincing 5-2 victory over Ajax.

RC Lens remains unbeaten in the Champions League but has only managed one win from their three Group B matches. They displayed resilience to secure a 1-1 draw in the reverse fixture, with Elye Wahi scoring the crucial equalizer.

Interestingly, RC Lens has shown a tendency to fall behind in this season’s Champions League, with each of their three matches in Group B witnessing comebacks, hinting that their luck might soon run out.

However, RC Lens’ recent form has been less than stellar. With just one win from their last five matches across all competitions, they have largely been restricted to draws, with a goalless stalemate at Lorient in Ligue 1 being their most recent result.

Bookmakers’ View

PSV Eindhoven stands as the overwhelming favorites, with bet365 pricing a home win at 8/11. Paddy Power offers odds of 7/2 for an RC Lens victory, while William Hill backs a draw with odds of 3/1.

Head to Head

The reverse fixture marked the first-ever meeting between PSV Eindhoven and Lens.

Players to Watch

Luuk de Jong has been in fine form for PSV Eindhoven and is one to watch. Having scored in his last two matches, the striker is priced at 6/4 by bet365 to continue his scoring streak.

Meanwhile, Elye Wahi has caught the eye for Lens in the Champions League, scoring in the last two matches. Paddy Power offers odds of 13/5 on the striker to find the net on Wednesday.

Noteworthy

PSV has recently been involved in high-scoring matches, making over 3.5 goals an appealing bet at 13/8 with BetVictor for the upcoming game. Additionally, the Dutch side has scored in both halves in their last two matches, and a repeat is priced at 6/4 with bet365.

Considering that goals were scored after the break in the reverse fixture, both teams could be backed to score in the second half at 2/1 with William Hill.

This UEFA Champions League fixture between PSV Eindhoven and RC Lens is scheduled to take place on Nov 8, 2023, at 20:00. For more insights and the most up-to-date previews, visit our dedicated betting previews section.