Toulouse vs RC Lens Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | Ligue 1 2025-26

Les Sang et Or have won three of their last five games against Les Violets.

Toulouse FC are all set to lock horns with RC Lens for their matchweek 17 contest of the 2025-26 Ligue 1. This promises to be an entertaining game between these two sides, taking place at the Stadium de Toulouse.

Les Violets will be at home for their upcoming league contest, which will be an additional advantage for them. They eased past Paris FC in their previous league contest and then also secured a win in their Coupe de France matchup. Toulouse FC are on a decent run of form and are placed eighth on the league table.

Les Sang et Or have been excellent and will be keen to continue their positive run of form. They are at the top of the Ligue 1 points table.

They will be looking to extend their lead at the top. RC Lens are going to be the visiting club, but they will be coming in confident.

Le 𝐓𝐞́𝐅𝐞́𝐂𝐞́ pour entamer l'𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐞́𝐞 🔛Le travail continue pour les hommes de Pierre Sage à 3 jours du déplacement en Occitanie pour y affronter le @ToulouseFC. #FiersDEtreLensois #TFCRCL pic.twitter.com/ZMAF6bcBG2

— Racing Club de Lens (@RCLens) December 30, 2025

Kick-off:

• Location: Toulouse, France
• Stadium: Stadium de Toulouse
• Date: Saturday, January 3
• Kick-off Time: 1:15 a.m. IST (Friday, Jan 2; 7:45 p.m. GMT/ 02:45 p.m. ET/ 11:45 a.m. PT)
• Referee: Mathieu Vernice
• VAR: In use

Form:

Toulouse: L-D-W-W-W

Lens: W-W-W-W-W

Players to Watch

Yann Gboho (Toulouse)

Yann Gboho is going to be one of the main men in the attacking front for Toulouse FC. In 15 league games this season, he has scored five goals and has an assist to his name.

He has scored a brace in the previous fixture and helped his side secure an easy win. The 24-year-old will be keen to put up another top show.

Odsonne Édouard (Lens)

Odsonne Édouard is the top goal scorer for RC Lens in the Ligue 1 this season. He has found the net seven times and has two assists to his name as well.

The 27-year-old scored a brace in the previous league game against OGC Nice and led his side to a win single-handedly. He is going to be a constant threat to the opponent’s defence.

Match Facts

• RC Lens have won all of their last five matches.
• Toulouse FC are on a three-match winning streak.
• Les Violets have won one of their last five games against Les Sang et Or.

Toulouse vs Lens: Betting Tips and Odds

• RC Lens to win @8/5 BetFred
• Odsonne Édouard to score @5/2 Skybet
• Goals over 3.5 @12/5 bet365

Injury and Team News

Toulouse will be without the services of Abu Francis. He is injured. Frank Magri is on national team duty for the AFCON 2025 games.

Jonathan Gradit and Jhoanner Chavez are not going to be in action for RC Lens. They are injured. Mamadou Sangare is on international duty, the same as Magri.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 54

Toulouse won: 18

Lens won: 22

Draws:14

Predicted Lineups

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

Restes (GK); McKenzie, Cresswell, Nicolaisen; Sidibé, Cásseres Jr., Vossah, Methalie; Hidalgo, Gboho; Correia Da Silva

RC Lens predicted lineup (3-4-2-1)

Risser (GK); Ganiou, Baidoo, Sarr; Aguilar, Bulatovic, Thomasson, Udol; Thauvin, Saïd; Édouard

Match Prediction

Both of these clubs have done well in their few games and will be keen to continue their form. But RC Lens are likely to come out on top. They should secure a win against Toulouse in their upcoming Ligue 1 clash.

Prediction: Toulouse 1-3 Lens

Telecast Details

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