RC Lens vs LOSC Lille Prediction 08.10.2023

• Competition: France &— Ligue 1
• Date: Sunday, 8th, October 2023
• Kickoff: 16:05 UTC +1 / 17.05 CEST
• Venue: Stade Bollaert-Delelis (Lens)

The highly anticipated Derby du Nord between RC Lens and LOSC Lille, two well-known local rivals, is set to take place on Sunday evening at Stade Bollaert-Delelis. It promises to be an exciting fixture and marks the beginning of the season’s rivalry clashes.

After competing in Ligue 2 a mere three years ago, RC Lens made a significant impact on French football last season with an impressive second-place finish, trailing just one point behind PSG, the champions. Unfortunately, the club faced setbacks during the summer due to the departures of Fofana and Opende, which proved to be serious blows. Surprisingly, the vice-champions endured a nightmarish start to the 2023-24 season, only managing to secure a meager point from the first five rounds. However, in recent weeks, the Artesians have shown gradual progress towards success, securing two consecutive victories. While this was enough to move them out of the danger zone, they are still closely trailed by Lorient, who currently sit just one point below the relegation line.

Lille, situated less than 30 kilometers from Lens, had a disappointing end to the previous season, losing their fourth position on the last day in a 1-1 draw against Troyes, a team destined for relegation. Consequently, they had to settle for participating in the Conference League qualifiers. However, unlike their city rivals, Lille has had a much stronger start to the 2023-24 Ligue 1 season, currently sitting nine places above Lens. After an exciting 2-2 draw against Rennes and a surprising 1-2 defeat at home to Reims, Lille regained their winning form last weekend with a 2-0 victory over newcomers Le Havre on their travels. This win added their 11th point to the tally, placing them just three points behind league leaders Monaco.

RC Lens vs LOSC Lille Betting Tips: BTTS

RC Lens is bouncing back from a difficult start to their season and injecting new energy into their campaign. It all started with a draw against the current Europa League champion Sevilla, resulting in a 1-1 score. This was followed by two consecutive wins in Ligue 1. However, the highlight of their resurgence came with an impressive victory over Arsenal in the second round of the Champions League. Despite initially trailing, they managed to come from behind and secure a 2-1 win. Now filled with confidence, Les Sang et Or are determined to put on another winning performance for their dedicated fans in the Derby du Nordu. Yet, the upcoming clash with Lille is expected to be far from easy.

Haise’s chosen ones in France possess the necessary attacking qualities to threaten their city rivals in the final third. However, their defense has been lacking solidity, as they have only managed one clean sheet in their last nine matches across all competitions. Les Dogues will be looking to take advantage of Lens’s struggles at the bottom of the table. Additionally, their forward line, led by Jonathan David, has been in great form, scoring in each of the first seven Ligue 1 matches. Both teams have strong attacking abilities and a desire to win, so we anticipate an exciting Derby du Nord with goals scored by both sides.