The Matchday 5 clash in Ligue 1 between Lens and Lille will take place on September 20 at the Bollaert-Delelis Stadium. Lens vs. Lille: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Lens
Before the international break, the team secured two consecutive wins in the league but failed to build on that momentum, losing 0-2 to PSG in their last match. This result extended Lens' uncompromising run in Ligue 1 to five games (3 wins, 2 losses), with only one draw in their last 23 league matches. After the disappointing trip to Paris, Pierre Sage's side has slipped to the middle of the table, currently sitting in 9th place.
- Lens has scored in 5 of their last 7 Ligue 1 matches.
- At least 2 goals have been scored in 9 of their last 10 league matches.
- The team has conceded in 9 of their last 10 matches in this tournament.
Predicted lineup for Lens (3-4-3)
Robin Rösser – Jonathan Gradit, Samson Baidoo, Malang Sarr – Ruben Aguilar, Adrien Thomasson, Mamadou Sangaré, Mathieu Udol – Florian Thauvin, Morgan Guilavogui, Odsonne Edouard.
Main defender Deiver Machado is recovering from an injury.
Lille
The team remains unbeaten in this season's Ligue 1, a feat matched only by PSG. Last Sunday, Lille defeated Toulouse, marking their third consecutive victory. The club's unbeaten run in the league now stands at five games (4 wins, 1 draw). Notably, Bruno Genesio's side boasts the highest scoring rate in Ligue 1, having netted 13 goals in four matches. Their robust attacking play has propelled Lille to 2nd place in the table.
- At least 2 goals have been scored in 10 of Lille's last 11 league matches.
- The team has conceded in 7 of their last 8 away Ligue 1 matches.
- Both teams scored in 5 of Lille's last 7 matches in this tournament.
Predicted lineup for Lille (4-2-3-1)
Berke Özer – Romain Perraud, Nathan Ngoy, Alessandro, Aissa Mandi – Benjamin André, Ayoub Bouaddi – Félix Correia, Ngalayel Mukau, Matias Fernandez Pardo – Olivier Giroud.
Main defenders Alessandro and Thomas Meunier will be unavailable due to injury.
Referee
Eric Wattellier (France)
Matches – 19 (Ligue 1, 2024/25–2025/26);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 60;
Average yellow cards per match – 3.2;
Red cards shown – 3;
Average fouls per match – 22;
Penalties – 21%.
Lens vs. Lille: Match Prediction
Lens has an equal number of wins and losses in Ligue 1, having only defeated teams from the lower half of the table like Havre and Brest. They lost to both Lyon and PSG, despite playing Lyon at home, where fan support couldn't prevent a setback. This isn't the first time Lens has struggled at home, having lost 7 of their last 12 home league matches. Historically, Lens has found it challenging to face Lille, failing to win 9 of their last 10 home meetings in Ligue 1 (5 draws, 4 losses).
Lille remains unbeaten in six consecutive league matches, winning four of them. The team has scored in all these matches and, if they conceded, it was no more than one goal. In the current Ligue 1 season, Lille is also unbeaten, with their ongoing streak lasting five games.
There is a high likelihood that the visitors will secure at least one point. Prediction – Lille to win or draw
