Three points will be up for grabs as Lille and Lens go toe-to-toe with each other at Decathlon Arena on Sunday, 30 March 2025. Which of these teams will reign supreme after all is said and done?
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Lille vs Lens predictions: A low-scoring affair
Key stats
- Fewer than three goals were scored in four of the last five meetings between these teams.
- Six of Lens’ last eight games went below the 2.5-goal threshold.
- At least one team failed to score in six of Lens’ last eight matches.
- Lille are unbeaten in the last five clashes between these outfits.
Correct score prediction: Lille 1-0 Lens
Lille won the last two clashes between these teams and are unbeaten in their last five encounters with Lens. Keeping in mind that Lens suffered four defeats in their last six games, we are leaning towards Lille for the win.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Lille are bookies’ favourites
- HOME: 21/20 (2.05) – 48.8%
- DRAW: 12/5 (3.40) – 29.4%
- AWAY: 13/5 (3.60) – 27.8%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Lille have struggled to find their best form in recent weeks, as they have lost back-to-back games, scoring only once in the process. However, it is important to note that Bruno Genesio's men won six of their last eight Ligue 1 games at Decathlon Arena.
Lens, on the other hand, have won back-to-back games after a four-match losing streak. They have been one of the best travellers in the French top flight with a 6-4-3 win-draw-loss record on the road.
As it stands, Lille and Lens are seventh and eighth in Ligue 1, respectively.
On that note, Lille are the expected winners at 21/20 (2.05). Teams with these odds usually have a 48.8% probability of winning.
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We have also pointed out that BTTS – No occurred in six of Lens' last eight matches. For this reason, BTTS – No has an appealing look at 1/1 (2.00). That one has a 50% chance of landing.
Most recent H2Hs: Lille to complete the sweep?
Lens have lost back-to-back encounters between these teams and are without a win in their last five meetings with Lille.
France Ligue 1 26/10/24
Lens
Lille
France Ligue 1 29/03/24
Lille
Lens
France Ligue 1 08/10/23
Lens
Lille
France Ligue 1 04/03/23
Lens
Lille
France Ligue 1 09/10/22
Lille
Lens
Lille preview: Looking to get back to winning ways
Lille will remain without Tiago Santos and Samuel Umtiti, as both defenders are sidelined with injuries. Alexsandro Ribeiro faces a red card suspension this weekend, while Edon Zhegrova is questionable for this contest.
Predicted lineup: Chevalier (GK), Meunier, Mandi, Diakite, Gudmundsson, Gomes, Andre, Bakker, Haraldsson, Sahraoui & David.
France Ligue 1 10/05/25
L
Brest
2
Lille
0
France Ligue 1 04/05/25
D
Marseille
1
Lille
1
France Ligue 1 27/04/25
W
Angers
0
Lille
2
France Ligue 1 20/04/25
W
Auxerre
1
Lille
3
France Ligue 1 12/04/25
W
Toulouse
1
Lille
2
Lens preview: Eyeing their third consecutive victory
As for Lens, up to three players are ruled out of this clash due to injuries, including Jhoanner Chavez, Martin Satriano and Remy Lascary. Meanwhile, M’Bala Nzola remains doubtful.
Predicted lineup: Ryan (GK), Gradit, Bah, Medina, Aguilar, Diouf, Thomasson, Machado, Agbonifo, Sotoca & Said.
France Ligue 1 10/05/25
D
Toulouse
1
Lens
1
France Ligue 1 04/05/25
W
Lyon
1
Lens
2
France Ligue 1 27/04/25
L
Auxerre
4
Lens
0
France Ligue 1 20/04/25
W
Brest
1
Lens
3
France Ligue 1 11/04/25
L
Reims
2
Lens
0
Player to watch: Jonathan David
Jonathan David opened the scoring in the reverse fixture, and has found the net in three of the last five encounters between these teams. The Canadian forward has put in some solid performances, with 13 direct goal involvements in his last 15 appearances for club and country. He will fancy his chances against Lens once again.