Ligue 1· Kick-off : Friday, October 30, 2026, 20:05 (UK time)
Lille vs Lens prediction: correct score and AI tips
Match analysis
Ligue 1, matchday 9: the Lille vs Lens match is scheduled on Friday, October 30, 2026 at 20:05 (UK time). Venue: Stade Pierre-Mauroy, Lille. It is a tight call: 35% for Lille, 28% for the draw and 38% for Lens.
Lille have won just one of their last 5 matches (2 draws, 2 defeats), scoring 5 and conceding 9. Over their last 5 matches, Lens have 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 defeats, scoring 7 and conceding 8. Lens therefore arrive in far better shape than Lille. On average Lille score 1.00 and concede 1.80 goals per game; Lens score 1.40 and concede 1.60. In the table, Lille sit 3rd with 15 points from 8 games, Lens 7th with 13 points from 8. The two teams are close in the standings. Over their recent games, Lille have averaged 1.33 xG (expected goals) per match, against 1.54 for Lens.
In the last 5 meetings between the two sides, the record reads 4 wins for Lille, 1 for Lens and 0 draws. The most recent ended Lille 3-0 Lens (Apr 4, 2026). Lille out or doubtful: H. Igamane, T. Santos, A. Ueda and T. Nianzou (suspended). Lens: N. Celik, J. Chavez, O. Edouard, I. Ganiou, M. Nawrocki and A. Sima. In double chance terms, "Lille or draw" stands at 62%, "Lens or draw" at 65% and "no draw" at 72%.
Outcome probabilities (1X2)
Double chance
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Recent form
Latest matches in all competitions, at the time of the prediction.
Lille
| Date | Opponent | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 25, 2026 | Monaco · Ligue 1 | 1-1 | D |
| Oct 21, 2026 | Galatasaray · UEFA Champions League | 2-4 | L |
| Oct 17, 2026 | Stade Brestois 29 · Ligue 1 | 1-1 | D |
| Oct 13, 2026 | Arsenal · UEFA Champions League | 0-3 | L |
| Oct 10, 2026 | Le Havre · Ligue 1 | 1-0 | W |
Lens
| Date | Opponent | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 24, 2026 | Paris FC · Ligue 1 | 2-1 | W |
| Oct 21, 2026 | Club Brugge KV · UEFA Champions League | 0-3 | L |
| Oct 17, 2026 | Estac Troyes · Ligue 1 | 3-1 | W |
| Oct 13, 2026 | Sporting CP · UEFA Champions League | 0-2 | L |
| Oct 9, 2026 | Lyon · Ligue 1 | 2-1 | W |
Standings before the match
| Pos. | Points | Played | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lille | 3 | 15 | 8 |
| Lens | 7 | 13 | 8 |
Head-to-head
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 4, 2026 | Lille 3-0 Lens | Ligue 1 |
| Sep 20, 2025 | Lens 3-0 Lille | Ligue 1 |
| Mar 30, 2025 | Lille 1-0 Lens | Ligue 1 |
| Oct 26, 2024 | Lens 0-2 Lille | Ligue 1 |
| Mar 29, 2024 | Lille 2-1 Lens | Ligue 1 |
Out and doubtful
Lille
- H. Igamane (out)
- T. Santos (out)
- A. Ueda (out)
- T. Nianzou (suspended)
Lens
- N. Celik (out)
- J. Chavez (out)
- O. Edouard (out)
- I. Ganiou (out)
- M. Nawrocki (out)
- A. Sima (out)
Most regular starters
Lille
Starts over the last 5 matches (official line-ups).
- N. Mukau5/5
- D. Bakwa4/5
- H. Haraldsson4/5
- N. Bentaleb4/5
- N. Ngoy4/5
- R. Perraud4/5
- T. Nianzou3/5
- A. Goffi2/5
- Alexsandro2/5
- Alexsandro Ribeiro2/5
- B. Andre2/5
Lens
Starts over the last 5 matches (official line-ups).
- R. Risser5/5
- F. Thauvin4/5
- M. Cuisance4/5
- M. Udol4/5
- R. Aguilar4/5
- A. Haidara3/5
- F. Sotoca3/5
- I. Ganiou3/5
- K. Antonio3/5
- S. Baidoo3/5
- F. Ivanović2/5
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Lille vs Lens prediction?
Our AI gives Lille a 35% chance of winning, the draw 28% and Lens 38%. Lens are therefore slight favourites.
When and where is Lille vs Lens played?
Friday, October 30, 2026 at 20:05 (UK time), Ligue 1, matchday 9. Venue: Stade Pierre-Mauroy, Lille.
What form are Lille and Lens in?
Lille: 1 win, 2 draws and 2 defeats in their last 5 matches (5 scored, 9 conceded). Lens: 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 defeats in their last 5 matches (7 scored, 8 conceded).
What is the head-to-head record between Lille and Lens?
In the last 5 meetings between the two sides, the record reads 4 wins for Lille, 1 for Lens and 0 draws. The most recent ended Lille 3-0 Lens (Apr 4, 2026).