Lens vs. Lille: Match Preview and Score Predictions (October 26, 2024)
Preview
Ligue 1 rivals Lens and Lille will face off at the Stade Bollaert-Delelis on October 26, 2024. Both teams come into the match with contrasting form, as Lens sits third in the league with 22 points from 10 games, while Lille is 10th with 15 points from as many matches.
Lens has been in excellent form this season, winning six of their last seven league games. Their only defeat in this period came against league leaders Paris Saint-Germain. Lens is known for their attacking style of play and has scored 25 goals in their 10 league games so far.
Lille, on the other hand, has been inconsistent this season. They have won just four of their last 10 league games and have struggled to find their rhythm under new manager Paulo Fonseca. Lille has also been poor defensively, conceding 18 goals in their 10 league games so far.
Team News
Lens will be without the suspended Jonathan Clauss for the match against Lille. Centre-back Facundo Medina and midfielder Seko Fofana will also be absent due to injuries.
Lille will be without Timothy Weah, who is out with a muscle injury. Central defender Tiago Djalo is also a doubt for the match, while striker Jonathan David is a major doubt.
Score Predictions
Lens is the clear favourite to win this match. They are in excellent form and have a good record against Lille, having won three of their last five meetings.
Lille, on the other hand, will need to improve their defensive record if they want to get anything from the game. They have conceded too many goals this season and will need to be much more solid at the back against Lens.
Here are some score predictions for the match:
- Lens to win 2-0
- Lens to win 3-1
- Draw 1-1
Conclusion
Lens should be confident of picking up all three points against Lille on October 26, 2024. They are in much better form than their opponents and have a good record against them. Lille will need to improve their defensive record if they want to get anything from the game.
