Lens and Paris FC meet in a contest between the visitors' first press and the home side's wingback supply. The quality of the second pass into the box will decide whether pressure becomes a clean shot. Lazio and Parma are shaped by a similar first-pass duel, with Parma's raised line leaving space for wide attacks. Each game can turn when the first defensive clearance is recovered.
Lens can find Thauvin or Sotoca beyond Paris' first wave and feed Ivanović from the wing. The team still created a large set of chances at Bruges despite failing to score, while Paris' many attempts at Lorient produced few shots on target against a settled defence. Paris have a dangerous Sinayoko-led press, so Lens' first receiver and the returned Udol matter to the route forward.
Ganiou is out after appearing at Troyes and missing Bruges, and Édouard is omitted after playing a short spell at Bruges. Thauvin played only a short spell there and Sotoca was rested; Paris' Traoré and Chergui trained after leaving the Rennes match with knocks. Lens' renewed supply and actual box creation carry more weight in a close contest. That's why I'm siding with Lens.
Lazio can press Parma's keeper-to-midfield outlet, then switch from Zaccagni and Tavares on the left toward Isaksen. Parma's Bernabé and Keita can connect play, but the early turnovers and exposed wing retreat in Gilardino's first two league games give Lazio a repeatable attacking entry. Parma's Torino chase made attempts without a finish, while Lazio's wide runs can create another clean shot after an early regain.
Lazio's current keeper, central defenders and pressing front all played at Juventus; Rovella and Marusic were already missing. Parma's Nicolussi Caviglia, Almqvist and Elphege also missed Torino, while Bernabé and Keita played. An early Lazio regain can draw Parma's wingbacks forward and open the next counter through either flank. That's why I'm siding with Lazio to build a clear winning margin.
