The upcoming France Ligue 1 match on 04.04.2026 features Lille against Lens, promising a tightly contested battle. Both Lille and Lens have been preparing rigorously, showcasing impressive form. Our expert analysis includes a detailed look at their playing styles, tactical setups, and head-to-head results in the France Ligue 1. This match offers an exciting spectacle and a challenging prediction scenario. Read our full prediction, which highlights key players from Lille and Lens, before making your bet.
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paris Saint Germain | 26 | 19 | 3 | 4 | 58/22 | 60 |
| 2 | Lens | 27 | 19 | 2 | 6 | 54/24 | 59 |
| 3 | Marseille | 27 | 15 | 4 | 8 | 54/35 | 49 |
| 4 | Lyon | 27 | 14 | 5 | 8 | 41/29 | 47 |
| 5 | Lille | 27 | 14 | 5 | 8 | 42/34 | 47 |
| 6 | Monaco | 27 | 14 | 4 | 9 | 47/38 | 46 |
Key Player Statistics: Lille vs Lens
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| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ligue 1 | Lens | Lille | 20.09.2025 | 3-0 |
| Ligue 1 | Lille | Lens | 30.03.2025 | 1-0 |
| Ligue 1 | Lens | Lille | 26.10.2024 | 0-2 |
| Ligue 1 | Lille | Lens | 29.03.2024 | 2-1 |
| Ligue 1 | Lens | Lille | 08.10.2023 | 1-1 |
| Ligue 1 | Lens | Lille | 04.03.2023 | 1-1 |
| Ligue 1 | Lille | Lens | 09.10.2022 | 1-0 |
| Ligue 1 | Lille | Lens | 16.04.2022 | 1-2 |
| Coupe de France | Lens | Lille | 04.01.2022 | 2-2 |
| Ligue 1 | Lens | Lille | 18.09.2021 | 1-0 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ligue 1 | Marseille | Lille | 22.03.2026 | 1-2 |
| UEFA Europa League | Aston Villa | Lille | 19.03.2026 | 2-0 |
| Ligue 1 | Rennes | Lille | 15.03.2026 | 1-2 |
| UEFA Europa League | Lille | Aston Villa | 12.03.2026 | 0-1 |
| Ligue 1 | Lille | Lorient | 08.03.2026 | 1-1 |
| Ligue 1 | Lille | Nantes | 01.03.2026 | 1-0 |
| UEFA Europa League | FK Crvena Zvezda | Lille | 26.02.2026 | 0-1 |
| Ligue 1 | Angers | Lille | 22.02.2026 | 0-1 |
| UEFA Europa League | Lille | FK Crvena Zvezda | 19.02.2026 | 0-1 |
| Ligue 1 | Lille | Stade Brestois 29 | 14.02.2026 | 1-1 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ligue 1 | Lens | Angers | 20.03.2026 | 5-1 |
| Ligue 1 | Lorient | Lens | 14.03.2026 | 2-1 |
| Ligue 1 | Lens | Metz | 08.03.2026 | 3-0 |
| Coupe de France | Lyon | Lens | 05.03.2026 | 2-2 |
| Ligue 1 | Strasbourg | Lens | 27.02.2026 | 1-1 |
| Ligue 1 | Lens | Monaco | 21.02.2026 | 2-3 |
| Ligue 1 | Paris FC | Lens | 14.02.2026 | 0-5 |
| Ligue 1 | Lens | Rennes | 07.02.2026 | 3-1 |
| Coupe de France | Estac Troyes | Lens | 04.02.2026 | 2-4 |
| Ligue 1 | Lens | Le Havre | 30.01.2026 | 1-0 |
Comparative Team Statistics: Lille VS Lens
Last 20 Matches Statistics: Lille vs Lens
Bookies' predictions
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Betting Intelligence: Lille vs Lens
The Nord Derby never needs much introduction. But right now, with Lens sitting second in Ligue 1 and Lille desperately chasing a European spot, this fixture carries genuine weight. This isn't just bragging rights. This is six points' worth of importance wrapped in one fierce 90 minutes.
Lens have been flying. They hammered Angers 5-1 last weekend and have looked ruthless in front of goal all season, scoring 54 times in 27 games. That's the best attacking output among the sides challenging at the top. Their 12-point gap over Lille in the standings tells you everything about how the two clubs are travelling right now.
Here's what you need to watch for that most previews will miss. Andersson Thomasson has eight assists this season and eight yellow cards to match. He is everywhere for Lens, constantly in the mix, always involved. If he picks up a booking early, Lens lose some of their creative edge. That's a real dynamic that could shift the game. Watch the referee's card discipline in the first 30 minutes closely.
Don't be fooled by the mainstream narrative that Lille are simply the weaker side here. They beat Lens 1-0 at home just last March, and they've won three of their last five league games away from home. Félix Correia has been their standout creator with five assists, and when Lille are compact and sharp on the counter, they are genuinely difficult to break down.
That said, the head-to-head history has a surprising twist. In September 2025, Lens crushed Lille 3-0 at home. That result is fresh in the memory. Lens at the Bollaert-Delelis are a different animal entirely.
My prediction? Lens win this 2-1. I'm backing them to score first, with Lille grabbing a consolation late on. For bettors, the value I see is in Lens to win and both teams to score, which should land at attractive odds given the price on each side being almost identical at 2.60 versus 2.62. The Over 2.5 goals market also looks tempting given Lens's attacking firepower and Lille's tendency to concede.
Saturday night in the north of France. Bragging rights on the line. This one is going to be loud, feisty, and absolutely worth your time.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T. Meunier | Belgium | 34 | Defender | 190 | 78 |
| A. Mandi | Algeria | 34 | Defender | 184 | 78 |
| A. Bodart | Belgium | 28 | Goalkeeper | 186 | 80 |
| B. André | France | 35 | Midfielder | 180 | 76 |
| M. Caillard | France | 31 | Goalkeeper | 191 | 79 |
| M. Bayo | Guinea | 27 | Attacker | 188 | 76 |
| H. Haraldsson | Iceland | 23 | Midfielder | 180 | 73 |
| O. Sahraoui | Norway | 24 | Attacker | 170 | 65 |
| Félix Correia | Portugal | 25 | Attacker | 178 | 64 |
| Alexsandro Ribeiro | Brazil | 26 | Defender | 189 | 82 |
| Tiago Morais | Portugal | 22 | Attacker | 168 | 63 |
| N. Ngoy | Belgium | 22 | Defender | 183 | 74 |
| M. Broholm | Norway | 21 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| M. Fernandez-Pardo | Belgium | 21 | Attacker | 183 | 70 |
| V. Burlet | Belgium | 20 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| N. Mukau | Belgium | 21 | Midfielder | 188 | 70 |
| M. Fernandez-Pardo | Belgium | 21 | Attacker | 183 cm | n/a |
| A. Bouaddi | France | 18 | Midfielder | 186 | 72 |
| I. Cossier | France | 19 | Defender | 186 | 78 |
| S. Diaoune | Guinea | 18 | Attacker | 174 | 56 |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D. Machado | Colombia | 32 | Defender | 180 | 75 |
| P. Frankowski | Poland | 31 | Midfielder | 175 | 70 |
| F. Medina | Argentina | 26 | Defender | 184 | 78 |
| M. Udol | France | 30 | Defender | 178 | 79 |
| F. Sotoca | France | 35 | Attacker | 187 | 77 |
| R. Gurtner | France | 39 | Goalkeeper | 182 | 82 |
| R. Aguilar | France | 32 | Defender | 172 | 70 |
| J. Gradit | France | 33 | Defender | 180 | 75 |
| W. Saïd | France | 30 | Attacker | 171 | 72 |
| A. Thomasson | France | 32 | Midfielder | 175 | 72 |
| H. Ojediran | Nigeria | 22 | Midfielder | 172 | 79 |
| R. Labeau Lascary | France | 23 | Attacker | 184 | 72 |
| J. Agbonifo | Sweden | 20 | Attacker | 180 | 78 |
| N. Äelik | Bosnia and Herzegovina | 19 | Defender | 189 | n/a |
| S. Sagnan | France | 20 | Defender | 187 | 77 |
| A. Diallo | France | 20 | Midfielder | 179 | 73 |
| K. Diliwidi | France | 20 | Attacker | 180 | 71 |
| R. Fofana | France | 20 | Attacker | 182 | 74 |
| Abdulay Bah | Sierra Leone | 19 | Defender | 195 | 80 |
| I. Jourdren | France | 17 | Goalkeeper | 185 | 72 |
Lille vs Lens match odds
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