UEFA Champions League· Kick-off : Wednesday, January 20, 2027, 20:00 (UK time)
Lens vs Manchester City prediction: correct score and AI tips
Match analysis
UEFA Champions League: the Lens vs Manchester City match is scheduled on Wednesday, January 20, 2027 at 20:00 (UK time). Venue: Stade Bollaert-Delelis, Lens. It is a tight call: 37% for Lens, 21% for the draw and 42% for Manchester City.
Lens have won just one of their last 5 matches (1 draw, 3 defeats), scoring 7 and conceding 9. Manchester City are unbeaten in their last 5 matches (5 wins, 0 draws), scoring 14 and conceding 3. Manchester City therefore arrive in far better shape than Lens. On average Lens score 1.40 and concede 1.80 goals per game; Manchester City score 2.80 and concede 0.60. In the table, Lens sit 10th with 3 points from 1 games, Manchester City 8th with 3 points from 1. The two teams are close in the standings. Over their recent games, Lens have averaged 1.92 xG (expected goals) per match, against 2.09 for Manchester City.
Our data holds no recent head-to-head between Lens and Manchester City: the prediction relies on each team's form and level. Lens out or doubtful: S. Abdulhamid, S. Baidoo, J. Chavez, M. Nawrocki and Y. Titraoui. Manchester City: P. Foden (suspended). In double chance terms, "Lens or draw" stands at 58%, "Manchester City or draw" at 63% and "no draw" at 79%.
Outcome probabilities (1X2)
Double chance
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Recent form
Latest matches in all competitions, at the time of the prediction.
Lens
| Date | Opponent | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2026 | Monaco · Ligue 1 | 1-2 | L |
| Sep 13, 2026 | Le Mans · Ligue 1 | 2-2 | D |
| Sep 10, 2026 | Slavia Praha · UEFA Champions League | 3-2 | W |
| Sep 5, 2026 | Lorient · Ligue 1 | 0-1 | L |
| Aug 29, 2026 | Strasbourg · Ligue 1 | 1-2 | L |
Manchester City
| Date | Opponent | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 20, 2026 | Sunderland · Premier League | 5-3 | W |
| Sep 17, 2026 | Norwich · EFL Cup | 5-0 | W |
| Sep 13, 2026 | Manchester United · Premier League | 1-0 | W |
| Sep 8, 2026 | FC Porto · UEFA Champions League | 2-0 | W |
| Sep 5, 2026 | Coventry · Premier League | 1-0 | W |
Standings before the match
| Pos. | Points | Played | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lens | 10 | 3 | 1 |
| Manchester City | 8 | 3 | 1 |
Head-to-head
Our data holds no recent head-to-head between Lens and Manchester City: the prediction relies on each team's form and level.
Out and doubtful
Lens
- S. Abdulhamid (out)
- S. Baidoo (out)
- J. Chavez (out)
- M. Nawrocki (out)
- Y. Titraoui (out)
Manchester City
- P. Foden (suspended)
Most regular starters
Lens
Starts over the last 5 matches (official line-ups).
- Abdallah Sima3/5
- Florian Thauvin3/5
- Matthieu Udol3/5
- Robin Risser3/5
- A. Haidara2/5
- A. Sima2/5
- F. Thauvin2/5
- Ismaelo Ganiou2/5
- K. Antonio2/5
- Kyllian Antonio2/5
- M. Udol2/5
Manchester City
Starts over the last 5 matches (official line-ups).
- R. Cherki5/5
- A. Semenyo4/5
- E. Haaland4/5
- G. Donnarumma4/5
- J. Gvardiol4/5
- E. Anderson3/5
- E. Fernandez3/5
- M. Guehi3/5
- R. Dias3/5
- A. Bouaddi2/5
- A. Khusanov2/5
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Lens vs Manchester City prediction?
Our AI gives Lens a 37% chance of winning, the draw 21% and Manchester City 42%. Manchester City are therefore slight favourites.
When and where is Lens vs Manchester City played?
Wednesday, January 20, 2027 at 20:00 (UK time), UEFA Champions League. Venue: Stade Bollaert-Delelis, Lens.
What form are Lens and Manchester City in?
Lens: 1 win, 1 draw and 3 defeats in their last 5 matches (7 scored, 9 conceded). Manchester City: 5 wins, 0 draws and 0 defeats in their last 5 matches (14 scored, 3 conceded).
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