Lens vs Toulouse Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 17 Apr 2026
Ligue 1 Betting Preview: Lens vs Toulouse
Second-placed Lens go head-to-head with Toulouse at Stade Bollaert-Delelis, with kick-off set for 14:45 on Friday 17 April.
Lens and Toulouse should be able to score three goals or more, with the price for Over 2.5 in the Total Goals market looking attractive. There’s the chance to get -137 for this outcome to happen.
Lens have enjoyed two Ligue 1 home victories in a row. They were defeated in their last league game when losing 3-0 away to LOSC Lille. Les Sang et Or had one shot on target and 44% possession.
Toulouse suffered a second consecutive Ligue 1 defeat when losing 4-0 in their previous league game. This was at home to LOSC Lille at Stadium Municipal. Carles Martinez's team didn’t see much of the ball with just 37% possession and one shot on goal.
Head-to-Head Statistics
Lens won the most recent encounter between these teams. A 3-0 away victory was recorded against Toulouse at Stadium Municipal. The previous 7 H2H meetings have involved five Lens wins, a single draw and one Toulouse victory.
| Ligue 1 | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Lens |
34 | 22 | 4 | 8 | 66 | 35 | 31 | 66:35 | 70 |
| 10 | Toulouse |
33 | 12 | 8 | 13 | 47 | 46 | 1 | 47:46 | 44 |
Lens have 5 wins, 4 losses and 1 draw, averaging 2.2 goals from 4.9 shots on goal and 16.6 attempts. Pierre Sage's side have averaged 50.8% possession, 469.0 passes and 5.6 corners per game, with their opponents scoring 1.4 goals from 3.9 shots on goal, 10.0 attempts and 2.7 corners.
Top scorer is Odsonne Edouard on 5 goals, while Florian Thauvin has racked up 4 and Rayan Fofana 3. Florian Thauvin and Adrien Thomasson are the leading assists makers with 3, while goalie Robin Risser has kept 3 clean sheets.
Toulouse have won 2, lost 6 and drawn 2, averaging 4.4 shots on goal, 13.8 attempts and 0.8 goals. The Occitania club average 46.0% possession, 434.8 passes, 4.8 corners awarded and 3.4 corners against, while 1.6 goals have been conceded from 10.8 attempts and 4.1 shots on goal.
Yann Gboho has scored 2 goals, followed by Rasmus Nicolaisen, Emersonn, Aron Doennum and Mario Sauer on 1. Santiago Hidalgo is top assists provider with 2, while Guillaume Restes has kept 2 clean sheets in the previous 10 games.
Confirmed Lineups
Lens confirmed lineup (3-4-2-1): Robin Risser (GK), Pierre Ganiou, Malang Sarr, Arthur Masuaku, Saud Abdulhamid, Mamadou Sangare, Adrien Thomasson, Matthieu Udol, Florian Sotoca, Wesley Said, Rayan Fofana.
Toulouse confirmed lineup (3-4-2-1): Guillaume Restes (GK), Seny Koumbassa, Charlie Cresswell, Rasmus Nicolaisen, Aron Doennum, Cristian Casseres Jr., Alexis Vossah, Warren Kamanzi, Santiago Hidalgo, Yann Gboho, Emersonn.
Lens vs Toulouse Prediction & Betting Tips
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Match Prediction
We can see plenty of goals being scored when it comes to this Ligue 1 encounter. On this basis, betting on Over 2.5 Goals looks the way forward, especially at appealing odds of -137.
In order to come up with the best football predictions, we like to know the Ligue 1 team news and study the latest form. There are also plenty of numbers to crunch from the available stats.
Key Lens vs Toulouse league stats:
The top bookmakers are estimating that there is a 57.8% likelihood of this pick landing a return. However, our research has found that the actual probability is between 60-65%. This is why we regard this as a value wager.
There are some great alternatives available and the BTTS Yes option on the Both Teams to Score market could be the attractive option for those anticipating that both sides will find the net. It doesn’t matter how many goals there are in total.
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Correct Score Prediction
There’s plenty of juice to be found by backing Lens to win 2-1. We can’t pass up the odds of +575 when it comes to correct score betting and it’s a fun wager.
Player Prop Picks
Yann Gboho (Toulouse) has totalled over 1.5 shots in eight of his past ten Ligue 1 games. We think this could be a decisive stat and we’ll bet on him to cover the Player Shots line which is on offer at odds of +114.
Florian Thauvin (Lens) has scored in three consecutive Ligue 1 games on home soil. When it comes to him scoring, we think that the +165 available is attractive when betting on the Anytime Goalscorer market.
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Corners Prediction
It has now been six consecutive Toulouse games where the 9.5 Total Corners line has not been covered, while we’ve seen an average of 8.30 corners in the previous ten Lens matches. We expect the teams to fall short and this Total Corners bet can be backed at -128.
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Bet Builder Tips
We’ve lined up a same-game multi including these picks: at least three goals to be registered, Lens to claim a victory combined with less than 9.5 corners to be taken.
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Lens vs Toulouse 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 are available at -213 to come away with a triumph in this Ligue 1 clash, meaning a 68% likelihood of winning according to the published betting odds. The +550 means that Toulouse are seen as having the lowest probability of succeeding.
Lens -1 on the Asian Handicap at -130 means you need them to beat Toulouse by two or more goals for a full return. However, a one-goal margin of victory means money back which resembles insurance.
Over 2.5 Goals is trading at a shorter price than Under 2.5 Goals right now. Punters expecting both teams to find the net can get -132 when it comes to BTTS Yes.
If you head to the best football betting sites, you can take your pick when it comes to Ligue 1 matches. The hundreds of markets always ensure lots of choice.
There is +125 available that Odsonne Edouard finds the net, while he is available at +350 to register the first goal which makes him favourite.
- Ligue 1: 17/04 2026 Lens 3 Toulouse 2
- Ligue 1: 02/01 2026 Toulouse 0 Lens 3
- Ligue 1: 10/05 2025 Toulouse 1 Lens 1
- Ligue 1: 05/01 2025 Lens 0 Toulouse 1
- Ligue 1: 28/01 2024 Toulouse 0 Lens 2
- Ligue 1: 24/09 2023 Lens 2 Toulouse 1
- Ligue 1: 02/05 2023 Toulouse 0 Lens 1
- Ligue 1: 28/10 2022 Lens 3 Toulouse 0
Lens League Stats
Toulouse League Stats
- 6 wins, 3 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
- 9 wins and 1 defeat in the previous 10 home matches
- 3 wins, 6 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
- 5 wins and 5 defeats in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 3.00 goals scored and 1.90 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.40 goals scored and 0.80 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 4.90 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.20 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 9 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.60 goals scored and 2.30 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.50 goals scored and 2.50 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 3.90 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 5.00 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 7.10 corners awarded and 2.90 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 5.33 corners awarded and 3.11 corners against in the last 9 home matches
- An average of 10.00 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 8.44 corners awarded in the last 9 home matches
- Had the most corners in 8 and least corners in 0 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 2 of the last 9 home matches
- An average of 4.40 corners awarded and 4.60 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 3.75 corners awarded and 5.13 corners against in the last 8 away matches
- An average of 9.00 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 8.88 corners awarded in the last 8 away matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 2 and least corners in 4 of the last 8 away matches
- An average of 52.70% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 54.67% possession in the last 9 home matches
- Most possession in 6 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 7 of the last 9 home matches
Lens vs Toulouse Lineups & Team News
Don’t bet on Lens vs Toulouse without reviewing the latest team news. We’ll bring you the expected and confirmed lineups for Ligue 1 along with up-to-date injury news.
Lens Confirmed Lineup 3-4-2-1
Toulouse Confirmed Lineup 3-4-2-1
Lens Confirmed Lineup 3-4-2-1
Toulouse Confirmed Lineup 3-4-2-1
Lens Substitutes
- 2Ruben Aguilar
- 5Andrija Bulatovic
- 6Samson Baidoo
- 9Allan Saint-Maximin
- 10Florian Thauvin
- 11Odsonne Edouard
- 16Mathieu Gorgelin
- 19Abdallah Sima
- 21Amadou Haidara
Toulouse Substitutes
- 7Julian Vignolo
- 13Jacen Russell-Rowe
- 16Kjetil Haug
- 18Pape Demba Diop
- 19Djibril Sidibe
- 24Dayann Methalie
- 37Ilyas Azizi
- 44G. Bakhouche Piernas
- 77Mario Sauer
Previous Lens Lineups
Previous Toulouse Lineups
Injuries & Suspensions
Lens Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Pierre Sage
Toulouse Player Stats & Squad
Ligue 1 Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PSG | 34 | 24 | 4 | 6 | 74:29 | 76 |
| 2 | Lens | 34 | 22 | 4 | 8 | 66:35 | 70 |
| 3 | Lille | 34 | 18 | 7 | 9 | 52:37 | 61 |
| 4 | Lyon | 34 | 18 | 6 | 10 | 53:40 | 60 |
| 5 | Marseille | 34 | 18 | 5 | 11 | 63:45 | 59 |
| 6 | Rennes | 34 | 17 | 8 | 9 | 59:50 | 59 |
| 7 | Monaco | 34 | 16 | 6 | 12 | 60:54 | 54 |
| 8 | Strasbourg | 34 | 15 | 8 | 11 | 58:47 | 53 |
| 9 | Lorient | 34 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 48:51 | 45 |
| 10 | Toulouse | 33 | 12 | 8 | 13 | 47:46 | 44 |
| 11 | Paris FC | 34 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 47:50 | 44 |
| 12 | Brest | 34 | 10 | 9 | 15 | 43:55 | 39 |
| 13 | Angers | 34 | 9 | 9 | 16 | 29:48 | 36 |
| 14 | Le Havre | 34 | 7 | 14 | 13 | 32:44 | 35 |
| 15 | Auxerre | 34 | 8 | 10 | 16 | 34:44 | 34 |
| 16 | Nice | 34 | 7 | 11 | 16 | 37:60 | 32 |
| 17 | Nantes | 33 | 5 | 8 | 20 | 29:52 | 23 |
| 18 | Metz | 34 | 3 | 8 | 23 | 32:76 | 17 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lens | 17 | 14 | 0 | 3 | 35:13 | 42 |
| 2 | PSG | 17 | 13 | 2 | 2 | 41:12 | 41 |
| 3 | Marseille | 17 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 41:20 | 37 |
| 4 | Lyon | 17 | 12 | 1 | 4 | 30:18 | 37 |
| 5 | Rennes | 17 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 30:17 | 34 |
| 6 | Monaco | 17 | 10 | 2 | 5 | 33:23 | 32 |
| 7 | Strasbourg | 17 | 9 | 3 | 5 | 30:19 | 30 |
| 8 | Lorient | 17 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 31:25 | 30 |
| 9 | Lille | 17 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 24:17 | 29 |
| 10 | Brest | 17 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 28:23 | 26 |
| 11 | Paris FC | 17 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 28:27 | 25 |
| 12 | Toulouse | 17 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 25:24 | 24 |
| 13 | Le Havre | 17 | 5 | 8 | 4 | 20:18 | 23 |
| 14 | Angers | 17 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 18:20 | 23 |
| 15 | Auxerre | 17 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 18:17 | 22 |
| 16 | Nice | 17 | 4 | 8 | 5 | 19:27 | 20 |
| 17 | Nantes | 16 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 18:27 | 12 |
| 18 | Metz | 17 | 2 | 4 | 11 | 15:32 | 10 |
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