Lorient vs Lens Prediction & Picks - Ligue 1
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by Tyler Doty | in Ligue 1 Picks
This Saturday, Matchday 26 of Ligue 1 kicks off with a showdown between FC Lorient and RC Lens at Stade du Moustoir. Having been promoted to the top tier of French soccer at the very start of the season, the Merlus have more than lived up to expectations. They should no longer have to worry about the relegation battle. The team coached by Olivier Pantaloni is firmly settled in 10th place in the standings, 15 points clear of the relegation zone. It’s a comfortable lead as the season draws to a close.
RC Lens is dreaming big in this final stretch! In addition to still being in contention for the French Cup semifinals, the Artois-based club is more than ever in the fight for the Ligue 1 title. It capitalized on PSG’s latest slip-up to move within just one point of the top of the standings. The Parisians are not playing this weekend as they prepare for their Champions League Round of 16 second leg. With a win, the Sang et Or would therefore temporarily take the top spot in Ligue 1.
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Lorient vs Lens Form
Table
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2
|
70 | 34 | 22 | 4 | 8 | +31 |
|
9
|
45 | 34 | 11 | 12 | 11 | -3 |
Lorient and Lens Latest Matches
1/6 (17%)
4/6 (67%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Mar 8, 2026 - Ligue 1
Mar 4, 2026 - French Cup
Mar 1, 2026 - Ligue 1
Feb 22, 2026 - Ligue 1
Feb 15, 2026 - Ligue 1
Feb 7, 2026 - Ligue 1
3/6 (50%)
3/6 (50%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Mar 4, 2026 - French Cup
Mar 1, 2026 - Ligue 1
Feb 15, 2026 - Ligue 1
Feb 4, 2026 - French Cup
Jan 31, 2026 - Ligue 1
Jan 4, 2026 - Ligue 1
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Mar 8, 2026 - Ligue 1
Feb 22, 2026 - Ligue 1
Feb 7, 2026 - Ligue 1
Jan 24, 2026 - Ligue 1
Jan 16, 2026 - Ligue 1
Jan 10, 2026 - French Cup
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Mar 8, 2026 - Ligue 1
Mar 5, 2026 - French Cup
Feb 27, 2026 - Ligue 1
Feb 21, 2026 - Ligue 1
Feb 14, 2026 - Ligue 1
Feb 7, 2026 - Ligue 1
5/6 (83%)
0/6 (0%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Mar 8, 2026 - Ligue 1
Feb 21, 2026 - Ligue 1
Feb 7, 2026 - Ligue 1
Jan 30, 2026 - Ligue 1
Jan 17, 2026 - Ligue 1
Dec 19, 2025 - French Cup
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Mar 5, 2026 - French Cup
Feb 27, 2026 - Ligue 1
Feb 14, 2026 - Ligue 1
Feb 4, 2026 - French Cup
Jan 24, 2026 - Ligue 1
Jan 11, 2026 - French Cup
Lorient against Lens : Head to Head (H2H)
0 %
33 %
67 %
Average stats (last H2H results)
Nov 2, 2025 - Ligue 1
May 3, 2024 - Ligue 1
Nov 4, 2023 - Ligue 1
May 21, 2023 - Ligue 1
Feb 9, 2023 - French Cup
Aug 31, 2022 - Ligue 1
Lorient against Lens Lineups: Starting 11
Formation : 3 - 4 - 2 - 1
Formation : 3 - 4 - 2 - 1
Substitutes
B. Kamara
DefenderN. Adjei
D. Yongwa
MidfielderD. Semedo
P. Katseris
M. Bley
ForwardS. Soumano
T. Sanusi
T. Aiyegun
M. Gorgelin
DefenderO. Lenne
E. Garnier
F. Sylla
A. Bulatovic
A. Bermont
A. Haidara
R. Fofana
F. Sotoca
Missing players
I. Silva
S. Toure
MidfielderL. Abergel
B. Fadiga
ForwardB. Mohamed
P. Pagis
R. Gurtner
DefenderA. Masuaku
J. Gradit
R. Aguilar
J. Chavez
S. Baidoo
K. Antonio
ForwardW. Said
A. Saint-Maximin
Most goals and assists
Lorient
Lens
P. Pagis
(10 Goals)
, 
B. Dieng
(10 Goals)
W. Said
(12 Goals)
, 
O. Edouard
(12 Goals)
A. Kouassi
(6 Assists)
A. Thomasson
(10 Assists)
Lorient - Lens Key Points
- RC Lens is coming off a convincing 3-0 victory over FC Metz.
- RC Lens has won 7 of their 12 home games in Ligue 1.
- With a win, RC Lens would temporarily take the lead in Ligue 1.
- FC Lorient has drawn in their last three Ligue 1 matches.
- In the first leg, FC Lorient was soundly defeated by RC Lens (3-0).
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Our Lorient vs Lens Prediction
RC Lens has a great opportunity to put pressure on PSG! The Parisians aren’t playing this weekend as they prepare for their Champions League round of 16 second leg. With a win over FC Lorient, Lens would temporarily take the lead in Ligue 1. That will be their goal, especially since Lorient have been struggling a bit in recent weeks. They have what it takes to secure a second straight league win.
Our FC Lorient vs. RC Lens prediction: RC Lens to win!
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