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Arsenal vs RC Lens: Champions League prediction, kick-off time, team news, TV, live stream, h2h results, odds

Arsenal are hoping to book their spot in the Champions League knockout rounds as they host RC Lens tonight.

The Gunners lost in France earlier this season so are out to make amends in front of their home fans as they look to advance to the last-16 stage for the first time in seven years, when they went on to be humbled 5-1 by Barcelona.

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Arsenal could even confirm top spot in Group B with a win should PSV Eindhoven drop points against Sevilla, claiming a valuable seeding for the next round in the process.

Date, kick-off time and venue

Arsenal vs Lens is scheduled for an 8pm GMT kick-off tonight on Wednesday November 29, 2023.

The match will take place at the Emirates Stadium in north London.

Where to watch Arsenal vs Lens

TV channel: In the UK, tonight's game will be televised live on TNT Sports 2, with coverage beginning at 7pm.

Live stream: Subscribers can also catch the contest live online via the Discovery+ app and website.

Live blog: You can follow all the action on matchday via Standard Sport’s live blog, with expert analysis from Simon Collings at the Emirates.

Arsenal vs Lens team news

Arsenal XI: Raya; Tomiyasu, Saliba, Gabriel, Zinchenko; Odegaard, Rice, Havertz; Saka, Jesus, Martinelli

Subs: Ramsdale, Hein, White, Cedric, Kiwior, Jorginho, Elneny, Nelson, Lewis-Skelly, Nwaneri, Trossard, Nketiah

Lens XI: Samba; Gradit, Danso, Medina; Frankowski, Mendy, Abdul Samed, Haidara; Sotoca, Wahi, Fulgini

Subs: Leca, Pandor, Aguilar, Machado, Maouassa, Khusanov, Pereira, Diouf, El Aynaoui, Thomasson, Said

David Raya will be back in goal for Arsenal against Lens on Wednesday (Arsenal FC via Getty Images)

Arsenal vs Lens prediction

Lens got the better of Arsenal earlier this season, but the Gunners endured an off night and that is unlikely to happen in front of their own fans.

The Ligue 1 side have been impressive at the back in Europe but you would not bet against the hosts being in potent form with qualification and top spot up for grabs.

Arsenal to win, 2-0.

Head to head (h2h) history and results

Arsenal have only beaten Lens on two occasions, both of which came in their 1999-00 UEFA Cup semi-final.

Arsenal wins: 2

Draws: 1

Lens wins: 2

Arsenal vs Lens match odds

Arsenal to win: 3/10

Draw: 16/5

Lens to win: 7/1

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