Lens vs Lorient Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 05 Sep 2026
Lens vs Lorient Predictions
The best betting angle could be backing Lens and Lorient to both score at least once, especially as odds of -123 are available when it comes to the BTTS Yes selection.
Continue reading for our full Lens vs Lorient betting analysis, outlining the core arguments for our main match prediction, alongside our correct score prediction, player prop picks, corners prediction and bet builder tips.
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Lens square off against Lorient at Stade Bollaert-Delelis, with kick-off set for 11:15 on Saturday 5 September.
Lens lost away from home in their last game. Strasbourg won 2-1 at Stade de la Meinau. Les Sang et Or recorded 48% possession and managed seven shots on target, with Florian Thauvin registering the goal.
Lorient were defeated in their previous game, being beaten at home to Troyes by a 2-1 scoreline at Stade du Moustoir. The Brittany team boasted 67% possession and had six shots on goal, with Jean-Victor Makengo on the scoresheet.
H2H: Teams’ Last Clash Saw 2-1 Lorient Win
It was Lorient who came out on top when they last played Lens. At Stade du Moustoir, a 2-1 home win was recorded. It has been five Lens victories, two Lorient wins and three draws in the previous 10 meetings between these sides.
| Ligue 1 | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 |  Lorient |
7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 7:6 | 11 |
| 8 |  Lens |
7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 14 | 11 | 3 | 14:11 | 10 |
5 wins, 3 losses and 2 draws, averaging 2.3 goals from 6.9 shots on goal and 19.1 attempts. Lens have had 54.4% possession, 476.2 passes and 7.0 corners per match. On average, the opposition have scored 1.6 goals from 3.9 shots on goal and 11.4 attempts, while being awarded 5.0 corners.
Top scorer Florian Thauvin has found the net 6 times, with Saud Abdulhamid, Pierre Ganiou, Wesley Said and Allan Saint-Maximin getting 2 goals each. Florian Thauvin is the top assists maker on 4, with goalkeepers Robin Risser and Mathieu Gorgelin managing 2 clean sheets between them.
Lorient have won 2, lost 5 and drawn 3, with an average of 1.2 goals from 4.2 shots on goal and 10.6 attempts. There’s been an average of 48.1% possession, 448.4 passes, 4.1 corners taken and 5.9 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.3 goals from 3.6 shots on goal and 12.1 attempts.
Bamba Dieng has top scored with 3, while Jean-Victor Makengo, Noah Cadiou and Pablo Pagis are next on 2. Pablo Pagis has managed 4 assists in the last 10 games, while Yvon Mvogo has 3 clean sheets to his name.
Confirmed Lineups
Lens confirmed lineup (3-4-2-1): Robin Risser (GK), Kyllian Antonio, Pierre Ganiou, Matthieu Udol, Ruben Aguilar, Amadou Haidara, Yacine Titraoui, Michal Skoras, Florian Thauvin, Thorgan Hazard, Abdallah Sima.
Lorient confirmed lineup (3-4-2-1): Yvon Mvogo (GK), Dembo Sylla, Montassar Talbi, Nathaniel Adjei, Panos Katseris, Noah Mbamba, Noah Cadiou, Arsene Kouassi, Gabin Bernardeau, Jean-Victor Makengo, Mamadou Kone.
Main Match Prediction
We’re anticipating that the teams will both find the net in this Ligue 1 game. With this in mind, head to the Both Teams to Score market where you can get a generous -123 when it comes to the BTTS Yes selection.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction (league matches):
The team news that filters through can have a knock-on effect as far as the Ligue 1 odds are concerned. We use this information along with the form guide, while the latest stats are also taken into consideration when making football predictions.
When you look at the latest betting odds, our pick has a 55.2% chance of winning. However, our experts have this number between 60-65% based on their in-depth research. It’s the reason why we are recommending this bet.
Should you want to secure bigger odds for your BTTS Yes wager, then you can combine this with the match result on the Result & Both Teams to Score market. Predict one of the teams to win or even the draw and boost your price in the process.
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Correct Score Prediction
2
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1
Lorient
There are betting odds of +575 that Lens land a 2-1 victory. The correct score option is popular due to the potential return that can be achieved.
Player Prop Picks
Jean Victor Makengo (Lorient) has totalled a minimum of one shot on goal in his past two Ligue 1 games. If you side with our view that he can cover the Shots on Target line, then you are able to secure odds of +180 for this outcome.
Florian Thauvin (Lens) has scored in three straight Ligue 1 games. He looks like a value bet to find the net and you’re able to back this Anytime Goalscorer pick at odds of +145.
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Corners Prediction
There has been 13.60 corners in the past five matches involving Lens, while the previous four Lorient away games have seen 10 or more corners awarded. We’re happy to back the -141 when it comes to the teams covering the Total Corners line which looks generous.
Lens
Lorient
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Bet Builder Tips
A same-game multi can be a fun wager and we’ve gone for both teams to find the net, Lens to come out on top as well as Jean Victor Makengo (Lorient) to end up with one or more shots on target.
A bet builder is a single event wager where you select outcomes for a particular football game. It’s a great bet to have if you’re confident of certain outcomes, especially as the price for each selection is combined.
Lens vs Lorient Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
The bookies have Lens at -204 when it comes to Full-Time Result. This implies that the favourites are 67% likely to win this Ligue 1 encounter according to the latest betting odds. Lorient are the +510 underdogs, while the draw can also be backed as an alternative.
Lens -1 on the Asian Handicap means getting -125 that they beat Lorient by two or more goals. It also means you will get your full stake refunded if they win by one.
If you’re looking to bet on more than two goals, then Over 2.5 has the lowest price. If both teams to score is something you think will happen, there’s an opportunity to wager Yes at -128 on the BTTS market.
The best football betting sites are on hand to provide lots of choice to bettors. It’s now the case that you can select from hundreds of markets for all of the Ligue 1 matches.
Those interested in favourite Florian Thauvin to find the net first are able to get +310. If the Anytime Goalscorer angle makes more appeal, then this is +105.
Stats: Last 10 Ligue 1 matches only.
Lens have secured eight wins and two defeats in the last 10 home games, recording an average of 2.40 goals per match and conceding 1.10.
Lorient haven’t lost any of their past three away games. The Brittany team have recorded four draws, three wins and three losses in the previous 10 away matches, netting an average of 1.50 goals per game and conceding 1.20.
The most recent Stade Bollaert-Delelis meeting saw Lens claim a 3-0 win over Lorient. We’ve seen Lens claim four wins in the past 5 H2H meetings at Stade Bollaert-Delelis, with one draw also taking place.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lens Home Stats |
8-0-2 | 3.50 | 2.40 | 1.10 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 5 | |
| Lorient Away Stats |
3-4-3 | 2.70 | 1.50 | 1.20 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 6 | |
- W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
- G = Avg. Goals
- GF = Avg. Goals For
- GA = Avg. Goals Against
- O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
- U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
- B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
- B-No = Matches BTTS No
- Ligue 1: 14/03 2026 Lorient 2 Lens 1
- Ligue 1: 02/11 2025 Lens 3 Lorient 0
- Ligue 1: 03/05 2024 Lens 2 Lorient 0
- Ligue 1: 04/11 2023 Lorient 0 Lens 0
- Ligue 1: 21/05 2023 Lorient 1 Lens 3
- Coupe de France: 09/02 2023 Lorient 3 Lens 5
- Ligue 1: 31/08 2022 Lens 5 Lorient 2
- Ligue 1: 06/02 2022 Lorient 2 Lens 0
- Ligue 1: 29/08 2021 Lens 2 Lorient 2
- Ligue 1: 11/04 2021 Lens 4 Lorient 1
Lens League Stats
Lorient League Stats
- 5 wins, 3 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 8 wins and 2 defeats in the previous 10 home matches
- 2 wins, 5 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 3 wins, 3 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.30 goals scored and 1.60 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.40 goals scored and 1.10 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 3.90 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.50 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.20 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.50 goals scored and 1.20 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.50 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.70 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 7.00 corners awarded and 5.00 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 6.10 corners awarded and 3.50 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 12.00 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 9.60 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 7 and least corners in 2 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 7 and least corners in 2 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 4.10 corners awarded and 5.90 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 4.00 corners awarded and 6.10 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 10.00 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 10.10 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 54.40% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 54.60% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 6 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 8 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 48.10% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 45.30% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 3 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 3 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Lens this season are Florian Thauvin (3), Franjo Ivanovic (1), Pierre Ganiou (1)
- Top Assistors for Lens this season are Abdallah Sima (1), Florian Thauvin (1), Michal Skoras (1)
Lens vs Lorient Lineups & Team News
Be prepared — check the Lens vs Lorient team news before wagering. We’ll update you with predicted and confirmed Ligue 1 lineups plus current injury reports.
Lens Confirmed Lineup 3-4-2-1
Lorient Confirmed Lineup 3-4-2-1
Lens Confirmed Lineup 3-4-2-1
Lorient Confirmed Lineup 3-4-2-1
Lens Substitutes
- 5Andrija Bulatovic
- 7Florian Sotoca
- 11Odsonne Edouard
- 16Mathieu Gorgelin
- 24Jonathan Gradit
- 27Michael Cuisance
- 29Franjo Ivanovic
- 31Souleymane Sagnan
- 38M. Mesloub Soares
Lorient Substitutes
- 2Alec Georgen
- 10Isak Steiner Jensen
- 11Theo Le Bris
- 15Aiyegun Tosin
- 18Ibrahima Balde
- 19Souleymane Faye
- 21Bingourou Kamara
- 55Nosa Edward Obaretin
- 62Arthur Avom
Previous Lens Lineups
Previous Lorient Lineups
Injuries & Suspensions
Lens Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Dino Toppmoeller
Lorient Player Stats & Squad
Ligue 1 Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lyon | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 13:5 | 14 |
| 2 | PSG | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 14:9 | 14 |
| 3 | Paris FC | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 12:7 | 14 |
| 4 | Lille | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 10:5 | 14 |
| 5 | Monaco | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 10:6 | 14 |
| 6 | Rennes | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 15:14 | 13 |
| 7 | Lorient | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 7:6 | 11 |
| 8 | Lens | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 14:11 | 10 |
| 9 | Marseille | 7 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 14:10 | 9 |
| 10 | Brest | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 13:10 | 9 |
| 11 | Toulouse | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 12:11 | 9 |
| 12 | Auxerre | 7 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 11:17 | 9 |
| 13 | Nice | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 6:9 | 8 |
| 14 | Strasbourg | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 12:15 | 7 |
| 15 | Angers | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 9:15 | 7 |
| 16 | Le Mans | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 10:15 | 6 |
| 17 | Troyes | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 5:16 | 4 |
| 18 | Le Havre | 7 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 5:11 | 2 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lyon | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 10:3 | 10 |
| 2 | Rennes | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 10:5 | 10 |
| 3 | Paris FC | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 9:4 | 10 |
| 4 | Lille | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 6:3 | 8 |
| 5 | Nice | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 5:3 | 8 |
| 6 | Monaco | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6:3 | 7 |
| 7 | Lorient | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5:4 | 7 |
| 8 | Lens | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 7:4 | 6 |
| 9 | Auxerre | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4:4 | 6 |
| 10 | Le Mans | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 6:8 | 5 |
| 11 | Brest | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7:4 | 4 |
| 12 | Strasbourg | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4:5 | 4 |
| 13 | Marseille | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 7:5 | 3 |
| 14 | PSG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4:3 | 3 |
| 15 | Toulouse | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3:5 | 3 |
| 16 | Angers | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 5:9 | 3 |
| 17 | Le Havre | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2:6 | 1 |
| 18 | Troyes | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3:11 | 1 |
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