Lorient vs Lens Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 14 Mar 2026

Ligue 1 Betting Preview: Lorient vs Lens

Lorient go head-to-head with second-placed Lens at Stade du Moustoir, with kick-off set for 11:00 on Saturday 14 March.

It’s likely that we’ll see both Lorient and Lens finding the net and that leads us to back BTTS Yes. This betting selection is priced at -149 and can be wagered with confidence.

Lorient played LOSC Lille away in their last game. It was a 1-1 draw at Stade Pierre-Mauroy. Olivier Pantaloni's team had 42% possession and totalled five shots on target, with Arthur Avom being the goalscorer.

Lens claimed a 3-0 home victory over Metz at Stade Bollaert-Delelis in their previous game. Les Sang et Or had 52% possession and managed seven shots on goal, with Saud Abdulhamid, Florian Thauvin and Amadou Haidara all on target.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Lens have claimed consecutive victories over Lorient, winning by 3-0 and 2-0 scorelines when hosting at Stade Bollaert-Delelis. We’ve seen the previous 10 H2H meetings include six Lens triumphs, three draws and one Lorient win.

Ligue 1		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
2	Lens	30	20	3	7	60	32	28	60:32	63
9	Lorient	31	10	11	10	42	47	-5	42:47	41

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Lorient have 4 wins, 1 loss and 5 draws, averaging 1.6 goals from 3.8 shots on goal and 11.1 attempts. The Brittany club have averaged 47.7% possession, 438.7 passes and 3.5 corners per match, with the opposition scoring 1.1 goals from 3.4 shots on goal, 11.5 attempts and 5.6 corners.

Bamba Dieng is the top scorer with 6 goals, while Pablo Pagis and Jean-Victor Makengo both have 3. Bamo Meite is top assists maker with 2, while goalkeeper Yvon Mvogo has kept 3 clean sheets.

Lens have 7 victories, 2 defeats and 1 draw, with an average of 15.9 attempts, 5.2 shots on goal and 2.2 goals. Pierre Sage's side average 50.4% possession, 452.4 passes, 4.7 corners awarded and 3.2 corners against them, while 0.8 goals have been conceded from 3.0 shots on goal and 8.1 attempts.

Odsonne Edouard and Wesley Said have 4 and they’re top of the team’s scoring charts, with Florian Thauvin on 3. Matthieu Udol has had 4 assists in the previous 10 games, while Robin Risser has 6 clean sheets to his name.

Confirmed Lineups

Lorient confirmed lineup (3-4-2-1): Yvon Mvogo (GK), Bamo Meïté, Montassar Talbi, Abdoulaye Faye, Théo Le Bris, Arthur Avom Ebong, Dermane Karim, Arsene Kouassi, Jean-Victor Makengo, Noah Cadiou, Bamba Dieng.

Lens confirmed lineup (3-4-2-1): Robin Risser (GK), Nidal Celik, Ismaelo Ganiou, Malang Sarr, Saud Abdulhamid, Mamadou Sangare, Adrien Thomasson, Matthieu Udol, Florian Thauvin, Abdallah Sima, Odsonne Edouard.

Lorient vs Lens Prediction & Betting Tips

The Lorient vs Lens betting tips feature sharp analysis across major markets, including a key match prediction, our best corners bet, player prop picks, correct score guidance and a ready-made bet builder.

Match Prediction

It stands to reason that both teams can find the net and that leads us to a BTTS Yes wager. The fact that you can secure -149 for this Ligue 1 encounter means a nice return if the bet lands.

We’re always focused on the Ligue 1 form guide to identify the latest betting trends. When it comes to key players getting injured, that can also have a bearing. The latest stats provide even more information to make a football prediction.

Key Lorient vs Lens league stats:

• BTTS Yes has been covered in 8 of the last 10 Lorient games at home.
• BTTS Yes has been covered in 9 of the last 12 Lorient games at home.
• BTTS Yes has been covered in 3 straight Lorient games.
• BTTS Yes has been covered in 11 of the last 18 Lens games on the road.
• BTTS Yes has been covered in 6 of the last 10 Lens games on the road.

According to the latest odds, there’s a 59.9% likelihood of our pick winning. After careful examination, our experts calculate this probability to be somewhere between 65-70%. The bet can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Lorient 1 - 1 Lens

There are attractive odds of +510 when it comes to a 1-1 draw being played out. This is a risky but potentially more rewarding bet, with this correct score option providing appeal.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Florian Thauvin Over 2.5 Shots -112

Florian Thauvin (Lens) has covered the 2.5 shots total in back-to-back Ligue 1 matches on the road. Out of the prop bets currently on offer, we’re opting for the -112 when it comes to this Player Shots wager.

Latest Florian Thauvin Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+160

First

+430

Shots

Over 2.5

-123

Under 2.5

-

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Jean Victor Makengo to Score +575

Jean Victor Makengo (Lorient) has registered three goals in his past ten Ligue 1 matches. We’re happy to take the +575 for this Anytime Goalscorer bet as there’s value in the odds that he finds the net at least once.

Latest Jean Victor Makengo Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+600

First

+1600

Shots

Over 1.5

+128

Under 1.5

-

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Corners Prediction

Lorient Under 3.5 Corners -100

Lorient have failed to cover the 3.5 corners line in three consecutive home matches, with Lens conceding under 3.5 corners in their past six away games. We’re expecting Lorient to fall short of the line, with this Team Corners bet on offer at -100.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Lorient

Total

9.10 3.50 5.60

Home

7.70 2.80 4.90

Away

9.10 4.20 4.90

Lens

Total

7.90 4.70 3.20

Home

9.00 4.90 4.10

Away

8.70 5.80 2.90

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 8.5

-152

Under 8.5

+106

Lorient Corners

Over 3.5

-118

Under 3.5

-120

Lens Corners

Over 5.5

+106

Under 5.5

-152

Most Corners

1

+195

X

+650

2

-192

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Lorient vs Lens 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.

For this Ligue 1 clash, Lens are the -149 favourites to triumph according to the latest Full-Time Result betting odds. This reflects that they have a 60% chance of winning. If you want to wager on the underdog, Lorient have been priced up at +400.

Stake is split between -0.5 and -1.0 when betting Lens -0.75 at -115 on the Asian Handicap. Beating Lorient by 2+ goals sees a full payout. Winning by one goal means a return on the former and a push on the latter.

The Over 2.5 pick is trading as the favourite when it comes to betting on Total Goals. The Yes option in the Both Teams to Score market is regarded as the most likely outcome and is trading at -137.

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Full-Time Result

1

+400

X

+280

2

-149

Half-Time Result

1

+375

X

+132

2

+118

Double Chance

1X

+110

12

-417

X2

-667

Draw No Bet

1

+245

2

-400

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.75

-106

2 Hcp -0.75

-115

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-100

Over 2.5

-128

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-137

No

+102

Favourite Odsonne Edouard is +360 to be the First Goalscorer, while similar odds apply when it comes to him scoring the last goal.

Odsonne Edouard (Lens)

First

+135

Anytime

+360

Wesley Saïd (Lens)

First

+145

Anytime

+400

Florian Thauvin (Lens)

First

+160

Anytime

+430

Bamba Dieng (Lorient)

First

+220

Anytime

+600

Abdallah Sima (Lens)

First

+220

Anytime

+600

Florian Sotoca (Lens)

First

+260

Anytime

+700

Sambou Soumano (Lorient)

First

+280

Anytime

+750

Pablo Pagis (Lorient)

First

+310

Anytime

+850

Aiyegun Tosin (Lorient)

First

+390

Anytime

+1050

Mamadou Sangaré (Lens)

First

+430

Anytime

+1200

Andrija Bulatović (Lens)

First

+450

Anytime

+1200

Adrien Thomasson (Lens)

First

+480

Anytime

+1300

Dermane Karim (Lorient)

First

+500

Anytime

+1300

Saud Abdulhamid (Lens)

First

+525

Anytime

+1400

Matthieu Udol (Lens)

First

+550

Anytime

+1400

Ismaelo Ganiou (Lens)

First

+575

Anytime

+1600

Jean Victor Makengo (Lorient)

First

+600

Anytime

+1600

Amadou Haidara (Lens)

First

+600

Anytime

+1600

Panos Katseris (Lorient)

First

+650

Anytime

+1900

Noah Cadiou (Lorient)

First

+800

Anytime

+2200

Theo Le Bris (Lorient)

First

+800

Anytime

+2200

Nidal Čelik (Lens)

First

+850

Anytime

+2200

Odsonne Edouard (Lens)

Over 3.5

+106

Under 3.5

-

Bamba Dieng (Lorient)

Over 2.5

+104

Under 2.5

-

Abdallah Sima (Lens)

Over 2.5

+118

Under 2.5

-

Sambou Soumano (Lorient)

Over 2.5

+123

Under 2.5

-

Florian Thauvin (Lens)

Over 2.5

-123

Under 2.5

-

Jean Victor Makengo (Lorient)

Over 1.5

+128

Under 1.5

-

Pablo Pagis (Lorient)

Over 1.5

-139

Under 1.5

-

Aiyegun Tosin (Lorient)

Over 1.5

-123

Under 1.5

-

Mamadou Sangaré (Lens)

Over 1.5

+135

Under 1.5

-

Dermane Karim (Lorient)

Over 1.5

+133

Under 1.5

-

Noah Cadiou (Lorient)

Over 0.5

-114

Under 0.5

-

Panos Katseris (Lorient)

Over 0.5

-189

Under 0.5

-

Adrien Thomasson (Lens)

Over 0.5

-270

Under 0.5

-

Ismaelo Ganiou (Lens)

Over 0.5

-149

Under 0.5

-

Matthieu Udol (Lens)

Over 0.5

-217

Under 0.5

-

Saud Abdulhamid (Lens)

Over 0.5

-143

Under 0.5

-

Andrija Bulatović (Lens)

Over 0.5

-278

Under 0.5

-

Theo Le Bris (Lorient)

Over 0.5

-119

Under 0.5

-

Lorient have not tasted defeat at Stade du Moustoir in ten straight matches. Olivier Pantaloni's team have six draws and four victories in the last 10 home matches, recording an average of 1.60 goals per game and conceding 1.00.

Lens have clocked up six wins, two draws and two defeats in the past 10 away games, recording an average of 2.00 goals per match and conceding 1.00.

When the sides last met at Stade du Moustoir, Lorient drew 0-0 with Lens. We’ve seen the past 4 H2H matches at Stade du Moustoir involve two wins for Lens, one draw and one victory for Lorient.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Lorient Home Stats		4-6-0	2.60	1.60	1.00	4	6	7	3
Lens Away Stats		6-2-2	3.00	2.00	1.00	7	3	6	4

• 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

Lorient vs Lens Lineups & Team News

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