Lens vs Lille Prediction and Betting Tips | October 26th 2024

The French Ligue 1 returns with a fresh set of fixtures as Lens and LOSC Lille go head-to-head on Saturday. Bruno Genesio’s men have failed to win their last four visits to the Stade Bollaert-Delelis since May 2021 and will head into the weekend looking to end this poor run.

Lens maintained their strong early-season form in Ligue 1 as they picked up a 2-0 victory over Saint-Etienne last Sunday. Will Still’s side are one of just three sides yet to suffer defeat in the league, claiming three wins and five draws from their eight games to start the campaign.

Lens’ solid start to the season has been down to the great job done at the defensive end of the pitch, where they have allowed the joint-fewest number of goals so far (4).

Lille, on the other hand, secured back-to-back wins in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday as they picked up a 3-1 victory over Spanish heavyweight Atletico Madrid.

Genesio’s men now turn their focus to Ligue 1, where they are on a four-game unbeaten run, claiming two wins and two draws since losing back-to-back games against Paris Saint-Germain and Saint-Etienne in September.

With 14 points from the first 24, Lille are currently fourth in the league standings, level on points with Stade Reims and Saturday’s hosts.

Lens vs LOS Lille Head-To-Head and Key Numbers

With 15 wins from the last 33 meetings between the sides, Lille boast a superior record in the history of this fixture.
Lens have picked up seven wins in that time, while the spoils have been shared on 11 occasions.
Lille are on a four-game unbeaten run against Still’s men, claiming two wins and two draws since a 2-1 loss in April 2021.
Lens are on a run of eight straight competitive home games without defeat, claiming four wins and four draws since the start of April.
Lille are on a six-game unbeaten run across all competitions, picking up four wins and two draws since September’s 2-0 loss against Sporting Lisbon in the Champions League.

Lens vs LOS Lille Prediction

While Lille have put together a strong run of form in recent weeks, they will need to show their mettle at the Stade Bollaert-Delelis, where they have failed to win in their last four visits.

Still’s men have made their home turf a fortress and we predict they will hold out for a share of the spoils this weekend.

Prediction: Lens 1-1 LOS Lille

Lens vs LOS Lille Betting Tips

Tip 1: Result - Draw

Tip 2: Both sides to score - Yes (Lens and Lille have both scored in five of their last six meetings)

Tip 3: Over 4.5 cards - Yes (There have also been at least five bookings in four of the last five clashes between the two teams)