Lens vs Sporting Lisbon Prediction & Betting Tips - Champions League
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by Sridhar Bhamidi | in Champions League Predictions
Lens and Sporting Lisbon will both look to make it two wins out of two to start their league phase of the UEFA Champions League (UCL) when they clash on matchday two. This match on Tuesday at Stade Bollaert-Delelis in Lens between the 9th-placed 'Les Sang et Or' and the 6th-placed 'Lions' could be an interesting battle, but will the teams live up to the expectations?
The 3-2 win on matchday one was dramatic for Lens, as they needed two stoppage-time goals to pick up full points. Sporting also needed to come from behind to win against Galatasaray on matchday one. Both teams take their confidence from recent performances, but does that even the things out?
The hosts are also settling down under new manager Yannick Cahuzac, who just picked up a win last time out. Sporting have a record in sight, as they have won their first UCL fixtures of a campaign only once before. What's in store in Lens this week? Read more for our analysis, team news, and match predictions.
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Lens v Sporting Lisbon Best Betting Odds
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus up to |
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2.41 | 3.75 | 2.65 |
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2.62 | 3.85 | 2.67 |
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2.53 | 3.7 | 2.58 |
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2.53 | 3.7 | 2.58 |
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2.53 | 3.7 | 2.58 |
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What is the prediction for the football match between Lens and Sporting Lisbon?
Our prediction for the Lens vs Sporting Lisbon match is: BTTS.
Probabilities according to our algorithm* of possible 1X2 football predictions and best odds for the match on 13/10/2026 between Lens and Sporting Lisbon in Champions League :
- The Sportytrader ⭐ algorithm estimates a probability of 32.51% for a win of Lens against Sporting Lisbon with odds of 2.62 at 1xbet.
- The probability according to Sportytrader ⭐ for a draw between Lens vs Sporting Lisbon is 26.09% with odds of 3.85 at 1xbet.
- Our prediction model gives a 41.4% chance ⭐ for a win of Sporting Lisbon vs Lens with odds of 2.7 at Betsson.
Lens vs Sporting Lisbon Form
Lens and Sporting Lisbon's standings in the Champions League
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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6
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3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +2 |
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9
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3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +1 |
Lens and Sporting Lisbon Last Matches
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
9 Oct 2026 - Ligue 1
18 Sept 2026 - Ligue 1
13 Sept 2026 - Ligue 1
10 Sept 2026 - Champions League
5 Sept 2026 - Ligue 1
29 Aug 2026 - Ligue 1
4/6 (67%)
0/6 (0%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
9 Oct 2026 - Ligue 1
5 Sept 2026 - Ligue 1
22 Aug 2026 - Ligue 1
16 Aug 2026 - Trophée des Champions
8 Aug 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
1 Aug 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
18 Sept 2026 - Ligue 1
13 Sept 2026 - Ligue 1
10 Sept 2026 - Champions League
29 Aug 2026 - Ligue 1
28 Jul 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
17 May 2026 - Ligue 1
4/6 (67%)
2/6 (33%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
9 Oct 2026 - Liga Portugal
19 Sept 2026 - Liga Portugal
13 Sept 2026 - Liga Portugal
9 Sept 2026 - Champions League
5 Sept 2026 - Liga Portugal
28 Aug 2026 - Liga Portugal
5/6 (83%)
1/6 (17%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
19 Sept 2026 - Liga Portugal
9 Sept 2026 - Champions League
5 Sept 2026 - Liga Portugal
22 Aug 2026 - Liga Portugal
14 Aug 2026 - Liga Portugal
31 Jul 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
3/6 (50%)
3/6 (50%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
9 Oct 2026 - Liga Portugal
13 Sept 2026 - Liga Portugal
28 Aug 2026 - Liga Portugal
8 Aug 2026 - Liga Portugal
11 May 2026 - Liga Portugal
26 Apr 2026 - Liga Portugal
Lens - Sporting Lisbon: Form Analysis
Lens Lyon defeated 2-1 at home on Friday in Ligue 1 in a game where they finished with ten men. It was the first victory for the hosts under new manager Yannick Cahuzac, and now they will look to win their opening two games at this stage of the European Cup/UCL for the first time in their history.
They won 3-2 on matchday one away at Slavia Prague in a game where they scored two goals beyond the 90th minute. Lens have also stayed unbeaten in their last ten home UEFA matches (W7, D3) and will hope to extend that run.
Lens have conceded in their last 14 UCL games.
Sporting also came from behind in their opening league phase game, winning 3-1 at home against Galatasaray last month. They followed it up with two draws and a win after a 3-1 away win at Braga in the Portuguese league last Friday.
The visitors are unbeaten in their nine competitive matches (W6, D3), although their record on the road has been up and down (W2, D2). To go with that, Sporting have won each of their last three UCL league phase games, giving additional hope.
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Lens vs Sporting Lisbon last Lineups
Formation : 3 - 4 - 2 - 1
Formation : 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Substitutes
M. Gorgelin
DefenderS. Abdulhamid
S. Baidoo
MidfielderA. Bulatovic
M. Soares
A. Haidara
F. Ivanovic
ForwardM. Skoras
J. Kadile
K. Pereira
DefenderI. Ba
MidfielderLuis Guilherme
M. Araujo
P. Lima
J. Derry
E. Felicissimo
J. Simoes
R. Zalazar
ForwardF. Goncalves
L. Suarez
R. Nel
Missing players
M. Nawrocki
J. Todibo
J. Chavez
ForwardA. Sima
I. Ba
ForwardN. Santos
Lens & Sporting Lisbon Squad Analysis
Lens have a few injuries to contend with, as Jhoanner Chavez, Maik Nawrocki, and Abdallah Sima are out with injuries. The hosts will stick to their 3-4-2-1 formation more likely, and Franjo Ivanovic is set to lead the line.
All eyes will be on Florian Thauvin, who has eight goals and eight assists to his name this season in all competitions. He will be in the attacking third, looking to add to his record of having created four chances on matchday one.
Sporting's Luis Suarez has eight goals in last nine competitive games.
That included scoring once against Galatasaray, and Suarez needs just one more goal to become Sporting's outright top scorer in the UCL competition. He will lead the line for the visitors, who are set to start in their 4-2-3-1 formation.
Sporting could be without Rodrigo Zalazar, who picked up an injury against Braga on Friday. Nuno Santos could also be out with an injury for the visitors.
Most goals and assists
Lens
Sporting Lisbon
F. Thauvin
(1 Goals)
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R. Aguilar
(1 Goals)
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A. Sima
(1 Goals)
L. Suarez
(1 Goals)
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R. Zalazar
(1 Goals)
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G. Catamo
(1 Goals)
M. Soares
(1 Assists)
Lens and Sporting Lisbon Stats in Champions League
Lens - Sporting Lisbon Key Points
- Six of Lens’ last seven competitive matches have produced over 2.5 goals.
- Lens have scored in each of their nine UCL home games.
- Seven of Sporting’s nine competitive matches this season have seen at least three goals scored.
- Sporting have scored in their last 25 group stage/league phase matches in UEFA competitions.
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Our Lens vs Sporting Lisbon Prediction
Lens won their first match against Lyon on Friday night, as they look to build on their win on matchday one of this competition. Sporting are also coming off a win and have also had an impressive victory on matchday one, setting this game up nicely. Both teams have struggled for clean sheets lately, and that trend may continue here, testing both defensive units.
Lens haven't kept a clean sheet in 14 UCL matches, and that's likely to continue here, so our Lens vs Sporting Lisbon prediction is BTTS.
Lens vs Sporting Lisbon Alternative Predictions
Lens wins
Sporting may have a great record with six wins out of their last ten UCL league phase matches, but their record on the road is a concern. To go with that, Lens have won four of their last six home matches in the Champions League. A home victory could be on the cards.
Florian Thauvin Over 1.5 Shots On Target
Florian Thauvin was at the center of everything that Lens created on matchday one. He scored once, created four chances, and had three shots on target in that fixture from eight attempts. What's stopping him from repeating that here?
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