RC Lens
Football France - Ligue 1 Stade Bollaert-Delelis Sun 19 Oct 09:00
Paris FC
  1. Prediction
  2. Odds
  3. Stats
  4. Team News
  5. Lineups
  6. Injuries
  7. Squads
  8. Table

Ligue 1 Betting Preview: Lens vs Paris FC

Lens host Paris FC in this French Ligue 1 encounter at Stade Bollaert-Delelis, with kick-off set for 09:00 on Sunday 19 October. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

PFC To Have No Joy

There’s a strong chance that we’ll see Lens record a victory and they are priced at -128 to beat Paris. We think that the Full-Time Result market offers bettors plenty of value.

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Both Teams Won Last Time Out

RC Lens have landed two consecutive Ligue 1 home wins. Their last league game was a 2-1 road triumph at Stade de l'Abbé-Deschamps when meeting AJ Auxerre. Pierre Sage's team managed four shots on target and recorded 42% possession, while Odsonne Edouard and Abdallah Sima each scored one goal.

Paris FC won their previous game, beating Lorient at home. It was a 2-0 victory at Stade Jean Bouin. Les Bleus enjoyed 59% possession and recorded two shots on goal, with Ilan Kebbal and Jean-Philippe Krasso both on target.

Ligue 1 G W D L GF GA GD GD P
1 Lens logo Lens 20 15 1 4 34 16 18 34:16 46
14 Paris FC logo Paris FC 19 5 5 9 24 32 -8 24:32 20
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Lens – Last 10 League Games

Lens have 6 wins, 2 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.7 goals from 4.3 shots on goal and 13.0 attempts. The Pas-de-Calais outfit have averaged 44.7% possession, 392.0 passes and 4.9 corners per match, conceding 0.8 goals and 5.4 corners from 3.7 shots on goal and 12.5 attempts.

Neil El Aynaoui is the top scorer with 3 goals, while Florian Thauvin, Wesley Said, Rayan Fofana and Adrien Thomasson each have 2. Leading assistor is Adrien Thomasson with 5, while goalkeepers Robin Risser and Mathew Ryan have collectively recorded 3 clean sheets.

Paris FC – Last 7 League Games

Paris have won 3, lost 3 and drawn 1, with an average of 1.7 goals from 13.0 attempts and 5.0 shots on goal. Stephane Gilli's side average 54.1% possession, 506.9 passes, 4.9 corners awarded and 4.4 corners against them, while conceding 1.9 goals from 10.3 attempts and 4.1 shots on goal.

Ilan Kebbal has scored 4, followed by Jean-Philippe Krasso and Moses Simon with 2 goals apiece. Moses Simon, Ilan Kebbal and Maxime Lopez have clocked up 2 assists, with Obed Nkambadio keeping one clean sheet in the previous 7 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Lens confirmed lineup (3-4-3): Robin Risser (GK), Jonathan Gradit, Samson Baidoo, Malang Sarr, Ruben Aguilar, Mamadou Sangare, Adrien Thomasson, Matthieu Udol, Florian Thauvin, Odsonne Edouard, Morgan Guilavogui.

Paris FC confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Obed Nkambadio (GK), Hamari Traore, Samir Chergui, Otavio, Thibault De Smet, Maxime Lopez, Pierre Lees-Melou, Adama Camara, Ilan Kebbal, Jean-Philippe Krasso, Moses Simon.

Lens vs Paris FC Prediction & Betting Tips

We bring you the complete Lens vs Paris FC betting insight, including our top match prediction, correct score forecast, key corners pick, player prop advice and a ready-made bet builder.

Match Prediction

We’re going for a straight pick on Lens as we think they’re the likely winners of this Ligue 1 contest. We think the hosts can achieve some kind of victory, with odds of -128 currently available.

The Ligue 1 experts at Sportsgambler.com have a strong handle when it comes to injuries and suspensions. The recent form also helps to shape our football predictions, with this being cross-referenced with the latest numbers.

Key Lens vs Paris FC league stats:

  • Lens have won 6 of their last 10 games.
  • Lens have won 3 of their last 5 games.
  • Lens have won 2 consecutive games at home.
Lens to Win Probability

If you go by the top bookies, there’s a 56.2% likelihood of our pick winning. Our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be 60-65%. This is why we can recommend this bet.

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Our Match Prediction
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Correct Score Prediction

Lens Lens logo 2 - 0 Paris logo Paris

Lens are available at +750 when it comes to them winning 2-0. We like a correct score play and the chance to bag a nice return if our prediction is right.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Adrien Thomasson Over 1.5 Shots +102 BetMGM logo

Adrien Thomasson (Lens) has totalled over 1.5 shots in six of his past ten Ligue 1 home matches. We think that the value can be found by wagering on Player Shots and you can get +102 that he goes over the line.

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Florian Thauvin to Score +230 BetMGM logo

Florian Thauvin (Lens) has registered two goals in his past seven Ligue 1 matches. When it comes to him scoring, we think that the +230 available is attractive when betting on the Anytime Goalscorer market.

Latest Florian Thauvin Player Prop Odds

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Corners Prediction

Lens Under 5.5 Corners -150 BetMGM logo

Lens have failed to cover the 5.5 corners line in four straight games, with Paris conceding under 5.5 corners in the past four matches. Let’s stick with this betting trend and back Lens to go under the Team Corners line at a price of -150.

League Games
League Games
Last 10 Total For Against
Last 10 at Home Total For Against
Last 10 Away Total For Against
Lens Logo Lens
Total
10.30 4.90 5.40
Home
11.90 8.10 3.80
Away
8.40 3.10 5.30
Paris Logo Paris
Total
9.29 4.86 4.43
Home
10.67 6.33 4.33
Away
8.25 3.75 4.50
Latest Corner Odds

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Bet Builder Tips

Full-Time Result Lens -128
Both Team To Score No +117
Player Shots Adrien Thomasson Over 1.5 +102

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Lens vs Paris FC 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.

Lens Betting Favourites to Win

The bookies have Lens at -128 when it comes to Full-Time Result. This implies that the favourites are 56% likely to win this Ligue 1 encounter according to the latest betting odds. If you want to wager on the underdog, Paris FC have been priced up at +310.

Lens -0.75 at -102 means you split your Asian Handicap stake between -0.5 and -1. You ideally want a win by two goals or more against PFC, although a one-goal victory means a half-stake return and a refund with the other half.

For those expecting a high-scoring contest, Over 2.5 Goals is the shortest price. For those expecting both sides to find the net, Both Teams to Score Yes is available at -156.

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Odsonne Edouard Heads First Goalscorer Market

Odsonne Edouard is the First Goalscorer favourite at +400 and there’s an opportunity to back him to find the net anytime at +150.

Player Goals
Odsonne Edouard (Lens)
First
+150
Anytime
+400
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Rayan Fofana (Lens)
First
+170
Anytime
+400
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Wesley Saïd (Lens)
First
+205
Anytime
+500
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Florian Thauvin (Lens)
First
+215
Anytime
+500
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Player Shots
Odsonne Edouard (Lens)
Over 3.5
-108
Under 3.5
-
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Rayan Fofana (Lens)
Over 3.5
-114
Under 3.5
-
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Abdallah Sima (Lens)
Over 2.5
+120
Under 2.5
-
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Willem Geubbels (PFC)
Over 2.5
+143
Under 2.5
-
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Lens Have Five Wins from Past Ten Home Clashes

Lens have managed five victories and five losses in the last 10 home matches, recording an average of 1.50 goals per game and conceding 1.40.

PFC have clocked up two losses, one win and one draw in the past 4 away games, recording an average of 1.25 goals per match and conceding 2.00.

Last 10 League Games W-D-L G GF GA O2.5 U2.5 B-Y B-No
Lens logo Lens Home Stats 5-0-5 2.90 1.50 1.40 5 5 2 8
Paris FC logo Paris FC Away Stats 1-1-2 3.25 1.25 2.00 2 2 3 1
  • 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
Team Stats
Lens logo Lens League Stats
Paris FC logo Paris FC League Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 6 wins, 2 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 3 wins, 3 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 7 matches
  • 1 win, 2 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 4 away matches
Goals
Goals
Corners
Corners
Possession
Possession
Top Scorers & Assists
Top Scorers & Assists

Lens vs Paris FC Lineups & Team News

Make sure to look over the Lens vs Paris team news before betting. Get the latest predicted and confirmed Ligue 1 lineups and injury news right here.

Lens Confirmed Lineup 3-4-3

Paris FC Confirmed Lineup 4-3-3

Lens Confirmed Lineup 3-4-3

40 Robin Risser
24 Jonathan Gradit 6 Samson Baidoo 20 Malang Sarr
2 Ruben Aguilar 8 Mamadou Sangare 28 Adrien Thomasson 14 Matthieu Udol
10 Florian Thauvin 11 Odsonne Edouard 29 Morgan Guilavogui
16 Obed Nkambadio
14 Hamari Traore 31 Samir Chergui 6 Otavio 28 Thibault De Smet
21 Maxime Lopez 33 Pierre Lees-Melou 17 Adama Camara
10 Ilan Kebbal 11 Jean-Philippe Krasso 27 Moses Simon

Paris FC Confirmed Lineup 4-3-3

Lens Substitutes

  • 1Regis Gurtner
  • 5Andrija Bulatovic
  • 7Florian Sotoca
  • 13Jhoanner Chavez
  • 15Hamzat Ojediran
  • 19Abdallah Sima
  • 22Wesley Said
  • 23Saud Abdulhamid
  • 38Rayan Fofana

Paris FC Substitutes

  • 4Vincent Marchetti
  • 5Mamadou Mbow
  • 7Alimami Gory
  • 9Willem Geubbels
  • 12Nouha Dicko
  • 15T. Kolodziejczak
  • 19Nhoa Sangui
  • 35Kevin Trapp
  • 93Jonathan Ikone

Previous Lens Lineups

04 Oct Ligue 1
Auxerre 1-2 Lens
28 Sep Ligue 1
Rennes 0-0 Lens
20 Sep Ligue 1
Lens 3-0 Lille
14 Sep Ligue 1
PSG 2-0 Lens
29 Aug Ligue 1
Lens 3-1 Brest
24 Aug Ligue 1
Le Havre 1-2 Lens

Previous Paris FC Lineups

03 Oct Ligue 1
Paris FC 2-0 Lorient
28 Sep Ligue 1
Nice 1-1 Paris FC
21 Sep Ligue 1
Paris FC 2-3 Strasbourg
14 Sep Ligue 1
Brest 1-2 Paris FC
31 Aug Ligue 1
Paris FC 3-2 Metz
23 Aug Ligue 1
Marseille 5-2 Paris FC

Injuries & Suspensions

Lens Injury Table
Type Name Info
Morgan Guilavogui Yellow cards
Florian Thauvin Yellow cards
Samson Baidoo Hamstring
Jhoanner Chavez Thigh
Jonathan Gradit Lower leg
Regis Gurtner Hamstring
Paris FC Injury Table
Type Name Info
Lamine Gueye Other
Remy Riou Other
Sofiane Alakouch Knee
Pierre Lees-Melou Other
Pierre-Yves Hamel Calf
Team Squads

Lens Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Pierre Sage

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Adrien Thomasson 28 M 7 630 7 0 1 2 3 0
Malang Sarr 20 D 7 630 7 0 0 0 2 0
Robin Risser 40 G 7 630 7 0 0 0 1 0
Matthieu Udol 14 D 7 619 7 0 0 0 1 0
Ruben Aguilar 2 D 7 550 7 0 0 0 1 0

Paris FC Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Stephane Gilli

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Maxime Lopez 21 M 7 630 7 0 0 2 1 0
Mamadou Mbow 5 D 7 630 7 0 0 0 1 0
Ilan Kebbal 11 M 7 602 7 0 4 2 0 0
Pierre Lees-Melou 33 M 7 565 6 1 0 0 1 0
Obed Nkambadio 16 G 6 540 6 0 0 0 0 0
France FlagLigue 1 Table
2025/2026 Season
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Lens 20 15 1 4 34:16 46
2 PSG 19 14 3 2 41:15 45
3 Marseille 19 12 2 5 44:20 38
4 Lyon 19 11 3 5 32:20 36
5 Lille 19 10 2 7 34:29 32
6 Rennes 19 8 7 4 30:27 31
7 Strasbourg 19 9 3 7 32:23 30
8 Toulouse 19 8 5 6 31:23 29
9 Lorient 19 6 7 6 25:30 25
10 Monaco 19 7 3 9 28:33 24
11 Angers 19 6 5 8 20:25 23
12 Brest 19 6 4 9 24:31 22
13 Nice 19 6 3 10 25:36 21
14 Paris FC 19 5 5 9 24:32 20
15 Le Havre 20 4 8 8 16:25 20
16 Nantes 19 3 5 11 18:34 14
17 Auxerre 19 3 3 13 14:29 12
18 Metz 19 3 3 13 21:45 12
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Lens 10 9 0 1 18:4 27
2 PSG 9 8 1 0 22:4 25
3 Marseille 10 7 2 1 27:11 23
4 Lyon 9 7 0 2 16:7 21
5 Strasbourg 9 6 1 2 16:5 19
6 Lille 10 6 1 3 17:12 19
7 Rennes 10 5 3 2 19:11 18
8 Lorient 9 4 4 1 18:15 16
9 Monaco 10 5 1 4 18:18 16
10 Toulouse 10 4 3 3 19:15 15
11 Brest 10 4 3 3 14:13 15
12 Angers 9 4 2 3 14:12 14
13 Le Havre 10 3 5 2 11:9 14
14 Nice 9 4 2 3 12:12 14
15 Auxerre 10 3 1 6 10:12 10
16 Paris FC 9 2 3 4 12:15 9
17 Metz 9 2 2 5 9:15 8
18 Nantes 10 1 2 7 10:21 5