Lens vs Paris FC Preview Prediction Team News and Lineups
On Sunday afternoon, Lens will face Paris FC in an exciting Ligue 1 matchup at Stade Bollaert-Delelis. Both teams are looking to secure back-to-back wins following the international break.
Match Overview
Lens is eager to climb the Ligue 1 standings after finishing eighth in the previous season. With aspirations for European competition in 2026, they achieved a recent victory against Auxerre, winning 2-1. Key players Odsonne Edouard and Abdallah Sima secured their goals, boosting Lens to sixth place with seven points from their last three matches.
In contrast, Paris FC, after a second-place finish in Ligue 2 last season, is looking to establish themselves in France’s top division. They recorded a solid win over Lorient, 2-0, thanks to goals from Ilan Kebbal and Jean-Philippe Krasso. Currently, they rank eighth, sitting just three points shy of a European position.
Current Form
- Lens Ligue 1 form: W W L W D W
- Paris FC Ligue 1 form: L W W L D W
Team News
Lens will be without defender Pierre Ganiou, who is suspended after a red card against Auxerre. Deiver Machado is also absent due to a knee injury. Odsonne Edouard remains a doubt with a hamstring issue.
For Paris FC, midfielder Pierre-Yves Hamel is likely to miss the match due to a groin injury. However, they will want to continue with their strong defensive pairing of Mamadou Mbow and Otavio, following a successful clean sheet against Lorient.
Possible Lineups
| Lens Starting Eleven | Paris FC Starting Eleven |
|---|---|
| Risser | Nkambadio |
| Chavez | Traore |
| Baidoo | Mbow |
| Sarr | Otavio |
| Aguilar | De Smet |
| Sangare | Lees-Melou |
| Thomasson | Lopez |
| Udol | Camara |
| Thauvin | Kebbal |
| Said | Simon |
| Fofana | Krasso |
Prediction
The clash is expected to be competitive. Lens will leverage their home advantage against a new promoted team. However, Paris FC has shown they are capable of competing at this level. A draw seems likely, and we predict a final score of 1-1.
