Lens vs Lorient prediction, odds & betting tips – 02/11/2025

Still reeling from their shock defeat to Metz in their last Ligue 1 outing, Lens will aim to get back to winning ways when they host Lorient at Stade Bollaert-Delelis on Sunday.

The hosts saw their five-game unbeaten streak in the French top division ended unceremoniously last weekend following a 2-0 defeat, while the visitors held PSG to an impressive 1-1 draw.

Our experts have done the heavy lifting to find the best Ligue1predictions and betting tips for this weekend.

Lens vs Lorient predictions: Lens will be desperate to get back to winning ways

Key stats

• Lens failed to score for the first time in four matches in midweek.
• Lens won three of their last five matches, along with a loss and a draw.
• Lorient boasts only one win in their last five matches.
• Lorient have not kept a clean sheet in their last eight fixtures.

Correct score prediction: Lens 2-0 Lorient

Lens will be quick to put behind their disappointing 2-0 loss to Metz, which has seen them slip down the standings to the sixth position in the league table.

Although the loss cost them a chance to go top of the standings, the fans will be confident in the ability of their team to quickly get back to winning again.

Lorient, on the other hand, claimed a commendable 1-1 draw against PSG, but they will face another stern test against Lens on Sunday, and we are backing Lens to win with a 2-0 scoreline.

Pre-game odds and win probability: The bookies expect Lens to have it easy on Sunday

• HOME: 10/21 (1.48) – 67.7%
• DRAW: 7/2 (4.5) – 22.2%
• AWAY: 11/12 (6.5) – 15.4%

**Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change

Despite what has been widely described as a shock loss, the bookies are still strong in their resolve, as they have unanimously backed Lens to win with odds of 10/21 (1.48), which is a probability of 67.7% to emerge as winners.

For the away side, they only have about 15.4% probability to win according to their ascribed odds of 11/12 (6.5). There are juicy odds for a draw, with 7/2 (4.5), which translates to a 22.2% chance for this encounter to end in a stalemate.

Most recent H2Hs: Lens have the bragging rights

Considering the last five head-to-head contests between these two teams, Lens have dominated the fixture, with three wins and two draws in that time.

Needing a win to get back into the running for the title this weekend, the Black and Gold could extend their unbeaten run against Lorient.

France Ligue 1 03/05/24

Lens

2

Lorient

0

France Ligue 1 04/11/23

Lorient

0

Lens

0

France Ligue 1 21/05/23

Lorient

1

Lens

3

France Cup 09/02/23

Lorient

1 (2)

Lens

1 (4)

France Ligue 1 31/08/22

Lens

5

Lorient

2

Lens Preview: Can Lens claim their seventh win of the season?

Pierre Sage's team have won six matches in 10 Ligue 1 encounters, with the other outcomes being a draw and three losses. That said, their latest defeat during the week makes their next game a must-win fixture, if they are to keep up with the likes of PSG, Monaco and Marseille in the race for the title.

Our best betting tips and predictions are well-researched and presented.

Predicted lineup: Risser (GK), Gradit, Baidoo, Udol, Abdulhamid, Sangare, Thomasson, Machado, Thauvin, Sima & Edouard

Last five matches

• Metz 2-0 Lens
• Lens 2-1 Marseille
• Lens 2-1 Paris FC
• Auxerre 1-2 Lens
• Rennes 0-0 Lens

Lorient preview: Can the visitors claim their second win of the season?

Lorient will enter this contest in high spirits, and that is down to their commendable 1-1 draw against French powerhouse PSG. That could be a source of inspiration for the strugglers, as they look to turn their season around.

Abdoulaye Faye remains on the sidelines, meaning he will not be included in the travelling sqaud for Sunday's match.

Predicted lineup: Mvogo (GK), Yongwa, Talbi, Igor Silva, Kouassi, Abergel, Cadious, Mugisha, Pagis, Karim, & Bamba

Last five matches

• Lorient 1-1 PSG
• Angers 2- 0 Lorient
• Lorient 3-3 Brest
• Paris FC 2-0 Lorient
• Lorient 3-1 Monaco

Player to watch: Odssone Edouard

Odssone Edouard has proven to be the go-to man for Lens so far, with three goals to his name after seven fixtures. The former Crystal Palace striker will be looking to be decisive for his side in their bid to recover from the setback experienced during the week.

Odssone leading his team mates in celebration after scoring a goal – Photo (Imago) Credit: PsnewZ