Strugglers Paris FC will welcome second-placed Lens to the Stade Jean-Bouin on Saturday for a gameweek 22 Ligue 1 fixture, as they continue their bid to maintain their top-flight status.
Although they have an eight-point gap over the bottom three, the Paris-based team will be keen to move further away from the drop zone, while the visiting Lens will be looking to keep up with leaders Paris Saint-Germain.
You can have a look at our free Paris FC vs Lens, which is part of our Ligue 1 betting tips and predictions for this weekend.
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Paris FC vs Lens predictions: Visitors excelling on the road
Key stats
- The hosts failed to score in three of their last four fixtures across all competitions.
- Paris FC are currently experiencing a seven-game winless streak at home (D4, L3).
- The visitors have won 13 of their last 14 fixtures across all competitions (L1).
- Lens have won six of their last seven away fixtures in all competitions (L1).
Correct score prediction: Paris FC 1-3 Lens
Paris FC have been relatively decent in their first campaign in the French top division. Although they sit just outside of the relegation zone after 21 matches, they have an eight-point buffer going into this encounter.
Meanwhile, Lens are enjoying a great run in the league, as they are currently second behind favourites PSG in the standings, and they will be desperate to keep their position behind the current champions. To do that, they have to claim a victory in this fixture on Saturday, and considering their form, we are backing Pierre Sage's team to claim a 3-1 victory.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Lens are overwhelming favourites
- HOME: 29/10 (3.90) – 25.6%
- DRAW: 13/5 (3.60) – 27.7%
- AWAY: 10/11 (1.90) – 52.3%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The bookies have placed a price of 29/10 (3.90) on the hosts, with an implied probability of 25.6% to claim their first league victory since January 18. A run of three draws and a loss across their last four fixtures explains why they are underdogs.
Lens, on the other hand, have been backed by the bookies, and they enter this contest as favourites with odds 10/11 (1.90), meaning they have a 52.3% chance of emerging winners on Saturday. For those who fancy a full-time draw, there is a price of 13/5 (3.60) on stalemate.
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Most recent H2Hs: Lens holds sway
Lens have had the upper hand in recent meetings between these two sides. Besides the 2-1 victory in the reverse fixture in October, the visitors took the spoils in their last two meetings in Ligue 2.
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Paris FC preview: The hosts are looking for their first league win since January
Paris FC will be out in search of what is gradually turning out to be an elusive victory. Since their 2-1 triumph away to Nantes in January, the Paris-based team have not recorded a win, and they have to change that to put some daylight between themselves and the drop zone.
However, their quest for a win could be hampered by the number of players they have on the sidelines. Sofiane Alakouch, Samir Chargui and Pierre-Yves Hamel are all injured, while Adama Camara is suspended.
Predicted lineup: Trapp (GK), Sangui, Otavio, Kolodziejczak, Mbow, Gory, Simon, J. Lopez, M. Lopez, Kebbal, Krasso
Last five matches
- 08/02/26: Auxerre 0-0 Paris FC (Ligue 1)
- 04/02/26: Lorient 2-0 Paris FC (Coupe de France)
- 31/01/26: Paris FC 2-2 Marseille (Ligue 1)
- 25/01/26: Paris FC 0-0 Angers (Ligue 1)
- 18/01/26: Nantes 1-2 Paris FC (Ligue 1)
Lens preview: The visitors are out for their seventh win in eight away fixtures
The visitors are enjoying one of their best seasons in the French top division. The Blood and Gold have won 16 of their 21 league fixtures (D1, L4), and they will be gunning for the 17th in 22 games to keep in touch with leaders PSG. That said, they will be without Ruben Aguilar (suspended), Jonathan Gradit (thigh) and Regis Gurtner (muscle).
Predicted lineup: Risser (GK), Ganiou, Baidoo, Sarr, Abdulhamid, Sangare, Thomas, Udol, Thauvin, Said, Edouard
Last five matches
- 07/02/26: Lens 3-1 Rennes (Ligue 1)
- 04/02/26: Troyes 2-4 Lens (Coupe de France)
- 30/01/26: Lens 1-0 Le Havre (Ligue 1)
- 24/01/26: Marseille 3-1 Lens (Ligue 1)
- 17/01/26: Lens 1-0 Auxerre (Ligue 1)