Preview: Lyon vs Lens Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | Coupe de France 2025-26

Les Gones will take on the Blood and Gold in the Quarter-final of the Coupe de France!

Lyon will host RC Lens in the Quarter-Final of the Coupe de France, as both teams will be eying to book their spot in the semi-finals. Earlier this season, both teams faced each other in Ligue 1 in their first-ever match, as Lyon won that match by 0-1.

Quality-wise, there isn’t a big difference between these two teams, but in Ligue 1, Lens have been a much better side. Lens have a eight point difference in the points table. But they will face each other in a cup competition, and things will be completely different here; the stakes are high, and surely we can expect a quality match.

On the other hand, Lyon has dropped points a lot from winning positions; they have lost back-to-back games and will be hoping to bounce back against Lens. Both sides don’t have different playing styles, and we can expect a free-flowing football. Lyon are aiming to win this title for the sixth time, but Lens will pose a big challenge in front of them. This will be a mouthwatering fixture for sure.

Kick-off:

• Location: Lyon, France
• Stadium: Groupama Stadium
• Date: Friday 6 March
• Kick-off Time: 01:40 AM IST
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In Use

Form

Lyon (in all competitions): L-L-W-W-W

Lens (in all competitions): D-L-W-W-W

Players to Watch

Endrick (Lyon)

The Brazilian international joined the French outfit on loan, and so far, his stint with the club has been really impressive. His aggression has led him to get booked quite a few times, but his goalscoring instinct and prowess make him a strong player on the field. His performance will be crucial for Lyon to book their spot for semi-final. So far, he has played six matches in which he scored three goals and provided three assists.

Florian Thauvin (Lens)

The French international is having a decent season with the club. This is his first season with RC Lens; he joined the club from Serie A outfit Udinese. Thauvin has played for many top clubs and brings in a lot of quality and experience on the pitch. He is one of the main leaders of the team, and he will be eager to help his side reach the next stage of the competition. In 24 matches, they scored seven goals and provided three assists.

Match Facts

• Lyon won the last fixture against Lens by 0-1
• Lyon has won nine home matches in a row
• Lyon has won the Coupe de France five times

Lyon vs Lens: Betting Tips & Odds

• Tip 1 – Lyon to win this fixture – 7/5 by bet365
• Tip 2 – Both teams to score
• Tip 3 – Goals scored over 1.5

Injury and Team News

Ernest Nuamah is still recovering from a serious knee issue and is out for a long time. Afonso Moreira is also out for a couple of weeks due to a hamstring injury.

Gurtner and Baidoo are still recovering from hamstring strains, Sangare has a pelvic problem, and Antonio is dealing with a foot injury.

Head-to-Head

Matches: 25

Lyon: 13

Lens: 7

Draws: 5

Predicted Lineups

Lyon Predicted Lineup (4-1-2-3):

Greif (GK); Niles, Mata, Niakhate, Tagliafico; Morton; Tessman, Tolisso; Endrick, Yaremchuk, Nartey

Lens Predicted Lineup (3-4-2-1):

Risser (GK); Ganiou, Celik, Sarr; Abdulhamid, Sangare, Thomasson, Udol; Thauvin, Said; Edouard

Match Prediction

Lens have been a better team this season, as compared to Lyon. Lyon will have the home advantage for this upcoming quarter-final match and will be the favourites to win this fixture. This match will be a very competitive and high-scoring fixture. Most probably, the home team will narrowly win this match.

Prediction: Lyon 4-3 Lens

Telecast Details

All Coupe de France games will be telecast live on DAZN

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