Club Brugge can play through Vanaken into quick wide runners and a central finish. Lens will test that first pass with a zonal press and look to reuse the clearance through Thauvin. Both clubs have shown a route to the next contact after a blocked first attempt. The match should turn on how often those routes create another clean chance.
Brugge's Forbs created repeatedly against Inter and can reach Tresoldi after a fast release, but Brugge also conceded heavy shot volume to Inter and Aston Villa. Lens generated many entries against Sporting despite a scoreless finish, and Thauvin supplied two goals at Troyes with Edouard again reaching the box. Ganiou is now out after playing in those recent Lens matches, while Todibo was selected after playing part of the Troyes game; Lens's pressing and Thauvin supply remain current roles. I expect Lens to make Brugge defend repeated deliveries and second balls. That's why I'm siding with Lens to avoid defeat.
