The second round of matches in the Champions League group stage take place this week. Arsenal currently top Group B, and they will be looking to maintain their perfect start to the group stage by picking up maximum points when they travel to Lens.
Before Betting On Lens vs Arsenal
It had been a long wait for Champions League action to return to the Emirates. However, the Gunners made a dream start to their 2023-24 Champions League campaign on matchday one, as they easily claimed maximum points in front of their home fans against PSV.
Arsenal wasted little time in pressing home their advantage against their Dutch rivals, as they went ahead after just eight minutes following Bukayo Saka’s effort. That advantage was doubled after 20 minutes following Leandro Trossard’s effort, before a third was added by Gabriel Jesus before the break. Martin Odegaard completed the scoring with 20 minutes remaining, and the victory puts Arsenal on course for a place in the knockout stage.
Lens could be one of the standout sides to seal a second place finish in the group standings, as they made an excellent return to the Champions League on matchday one, as they picked up a hard-fought draw on the road against Sevilla. The French side fell behind after nine minutes, but they struck back in fine fashion to secure a point, with Angelo Fulgini scoring the equalizing effort.
Lens have continued to build on that performance in recent weeks in Ligue 1, as they have won each of their last two matches. However, their biggest issues in the Champions League could come in away matches, as they have gone ten without a victory in European competitions on their travels.
Lens vs Arsenal Offshore Odds & Pick
Arsenal made a pleasing start to the Champions League on matchday one, and there is an expectancy that they will build on their matchday one win on Tuesday. Therefore, we will be siding with a victory for the away side this week.
