Lens vs Lorient

Lens vs Lorient Predictions, Lineups and Betting Tips

Match Details: Saturday 2nd November 2025 | Stade Bollaert-Delelis | Ligue 1 | 16:15 GMT

It’s a tale of two moods in northern France. Lorient, fresh off a morale-boosting 1–1 draw with PSG, arrive in Lens with renewed belief. Meanwhile, Lens will be looking to respond after a surprise 2–0 defeat away at Metz, a result that briefly halted their excellent run of form.

Lens currently sit 6th in Ligue 1 with 19 points, while Lorient are 16th with 9 points, just above the relegation line.

Key Betting Tip: Lens to Win @ 1.44

Lens vs Lorient Predicted Lineups

Lens Predicted XI (3-4-2-1): Risser – Gradit, Baidoo, Sarr – Aguilar, Sangaré, Thomasson, Udol – Thauvin, Saïd – Édouard

Pierre Sage is likely to demand a reaction from his side after the Metz loss. Expect a high-tempo start and heavy pressing. Deiver Machado remains sidelined, but Lens’s depth should allow them to field a strong eleven.

Lorient Predicted XI (3-4-2-1): Mvogo – Talbi, Meïté, Ebong – Le Bris, Abergel, Makengo, Yongwa – Pagis, Doucouré – Aiyegun**

Olivier Pantaloni will look to build on the PSG draw. His side defended well midweek and showed real grit in midfield. Lorient still miss Fadiga, Adjei, and Katseris, but their fighting spirit is high after holding the champions.

Lens and Lorient Current Form and Standings

Before the Metz defeat, Lens were unbeaten in six games. Despite that setback, they’ve gathered 19 points from 11 matches, scoring 18 and conceding 11. Their defence remains among the league’s best, and at home, they’ve been near-impenetrable, winning four of their five home fixtures so far.

The 1–1 draw with PSG could mark a turning point. Lorient have shown flashes of resilience, and that result snapped a two-game losing streak. They’ve scored in each of their last three fixtures, though their defensive structure still leaks goals, 2.2 conceded per match on average.

Lens vs Lorient Head-to-Head Timeline

Lens hold the upper hand historically, unbeaten in the last five meetings with Lorient. Their home advantage at Stade Bollaert-Delelis has been particularly decisive.

Recent H2H Results

• Lens 2–0 Lorient, 03/05/2024 (Ligue 1)
• Lorient 0–0 Lens, 04/11/2023 (Ligue 1)
• Lorient 1–1 Lens (2–4 pens), 09/02/2023 (French Cup)
• Lens 5–2 Lorient, 31/08/2022 (Ligue 1)
• Lorient 2–0 Lens, 06/02/2022 (Ligue 1)

Lens vs Lorient Predictions

Lens rarely lose twice in a row, especially not at home. Expect them to bounce back with intensity, though Lorient’s new-found confidence could make this closer than the odds suggest.

Best Lens vs Lorient Betting Tips

Football Park Prediction: Lens to Win @ 1.44

Lens vs Lorient: Key Players to Watch

Odsonne Édouard (Lens) – The forward remains central to Lens’s attack with 3 goals this season, and he’ll be hungry to make amends after a quiet night in Metz.

Florian Thauvin (Lens) – A consistent creative outlet with two goals and several assists. Expect him to test Lorient’s full-backs.

Mohamed Bamba (Lorient) – Came off the bench to provide spark against PSG. His pace could trouble Lens’s backline on the counter.

Lens vs Lorient Match Facts

Referee: To be confirmed Broadcast: Canal+ / Ligue 1 Pass Stadium: Stade Bollaert-Delelis, Lens (Capacity 38,223) Weather Forecast: 10–12°C, clear with light breeze