Lille vs Lens Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds

The hosts were the better side when both sides met last time.

LOSC Lille are all set to host RC Lens in match week 27 of the Ligue 1 2024-25 season. The hosts are in sixth place and will be looking to get to the Champions League spot in the coming games. The visitors are at the eighth spot in the league table, having won 11 of their 26 league games.

Lille OSC will be at home, which will be an advantage for them. They have secured 12 wins in the 26 Ligue 1 games this time around. A win at this moment will be beneficial for them if they want to make it to the UEFA Champions League next season. They also secured an easy win against RC Lens, which will surely give them a confidence boost.

Today’s winners 🥇👏 pic.twitter.com/2iFlUeRh2A

— LOSC (@LOSC_EN) March 27, 2025

RC Lens will be playing away from home, and on the other hand, they have lost their last couple of matches against Lille. They also have a chance to book a spot for a European competition for the coming season. Lens are going to face a tough contest here, but they have the power to pull off an upset.

Kick-off:

• Location: Villeneuve-d’Ascq, France
• Stadium: Decathlon Arena – Stade Pierre-Mauroy
• Date: Monday, March 31
• Kick-off Time: 00:15 IST / Sunday, March 30: 18:45 GMT/ 13:45 ET/ 10:45 PT
• Referee: Mathieu Vernice
• VAR: In use

Form:

Lille: L-D-W-L-L

Lens: L-L-L-W-W

Players to Watch

Jonathan David (Lille)

Having a total of 17 goal contributions in 24 Ligue 1 games, Jonathan David has been doing well for LOSC Lille this season. He recently scored a match-winning goal for the Canada national football team in an important fixture against the USA. The 25-year-old is going to give a hard time to the opponent’s defence.

M’Bala Nzola (Lens)

The 28-year-old forward will be leading the attacking line for RC Lens. He has scored six goals and has provided one assist in 19 Ligue 1 games. He has only been able to score a single league goal in the last five matches for Lens. M’Bala Nzola will be looking to add to his tally here so that he can lead his side to a win.

Match Facts

• Lille have won three of their last five matches against Lens.
• Lens have not won any of their last five matches against Lille.
• They are on a two-match winning streak in the French League.

Lille vs Lens: Betting Tips and Odds

• Lille to win @21/20 Ladbrokes
• Jonathan David to score @4/1 Skybet
• Goals under 3.5 @3/10 Betfair Sportsbook

Injury and Team News

Ethan Mbappe, Samuel Umiti, and a couple more players will be out of action for Lille as they are injured. Alexsandro Riberio is suspended and will not be in action.

Lens will be without the services of Remy Lascary, Martin Satriano and two more players as they have injuries.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 14

Lille won: 8

Lens won: 2

Draws: 4

Predicted Lineups

Lille predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Chevalier (GK); Mandi, Diakite, Alexsandro, Gudmundsson; Andre, Gomes; Bakker, Heraldsson, Sahraoui; David

Lens predicted lineup (5-4-1)

Ryan (GK); Aguilar, Gradit, Bah, Sarr, Machado; Sotoca, Mendy, El Aynaoui, Diouf; Nzola

Match Prediction

Although RC Lens are on a two-match winning run in the French league, Lille are likely to emerge as the winner in their upcoming Ligue 1 2024-25 clash.

Prediction: Lille 2-1 Lens

Telecast Details

India: GXR World

UK: beIN SPORTS, Ligue 1 Pass

USA: fubo TV, beIN SPORTS

Nigeria: Canal+Sport 2 Afrique

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