Ligue 1
Lens vs Lorient
Sat, 05 Sep 2026 - 16:15 (UK Time)
Stadium: Stade Bollaert-Delelis
Lens vs Lorient Prediction & Stats - Ligue 1 2026/27
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Lens vs Lorient carries real history into this round of the Ligue 1.
The two sides meet on 05/09 (Saturday) at Stade Bollaert-Delelis, 16:15 (UK time).
Read the Lens vs Lorient prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Lens vs Lorient
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the Lens vs Lorient call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Double Chance: Lens or Draw
Last updated on 04-09-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Lens the side to beat, with roughly 63% of the implied odds in their favour.
For the wider picture, compare all Ligue 1 odds and the rest of the round's fixtures before you settle on a bet.
Lens Preview
Lens reach this fixture 2 match into their Ligue 1. Here is where Racing Club de Lens stand:
In this competition
1 won, 0 drawn, 1 lost
1.5 points per game
6 scored, at 3 a game
4 conceded, at 2 a game
Racing Club de Lens, season-wide
2 won, 0 drawn, 1 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Florian Thauvin, 3 goals
Most assists: Matthieu Udol, 1 assists
Recent results — Lens
29/08/2026 11:15
22/08/2026 11:15
16/08/2026 14:45
22/05/2026 15:00
17/05/2026 15:00
Lorient: how they are travelling
Lorient come in 2 matches into their Ligue 1.
Here is what Football Club de Lorient have produced:
In this competition
0 won, 1 drawn, 1 lost
0.5 points per game
1 scored, at 0.5 a game
2 conceded, at 1 a game
Football Club de Lorient, season-wide
0 won, 1 drawn, 1 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Jean-Victor Makengo, 1 goals
Most assists: Mamadou Kone, 0 assists
Recent results — Football Club de Lorient
29/08/2026 14:45
22/08/2026 14:45
17/05/2026 15:00
10/05/2026 15:00
02/05/2026 11:00
The head-to-head favours Lorient
Lorient have generally come out ahead of Racing Club de Lens in their recent meetings.
From 22 match(es):
Lorient: 8 win(s)
Lens: 7 win(s)
Drawn: 7
That trend is worth factoring into the Lens vs Lorient prediction.
Form comparison Lens vs Lorient
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
Lens
France - Ligue 1
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
W
|
1.5 |
| Home |
W
|
3 |
| Away |
L
|
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 100% | 0% |
| Goals | 5 | 7 | 3 |
| Scored | 3 | 5 | 1 |
| Conceded | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.76 | 1.68 | 1.84 |
|
xGA
|
1.57 | 1.28 | 1.86 |
Away Team
Lorient
France - Ligue 1
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
D
|
0.5 |
| Home |
L
|
0 |
| Away |
D
|
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Goals | 1.5 | 3 | 0 |
| Scored | 0.5 | 1 | 0 |
| Conceded | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 100% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 50% | 0% | 100% |
| Failed To Score | 50% | 0% | 100% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.34 | 1.6 | 1.08 |
|
xGA
|
1.15 | 0.94 | 1.34 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
Fixture information - Lens vs Lorient
Match: Lens vs Lorient
Competition: Ligue 1
Date: Saturday, 05/09/2026
Kick-off: 16:15 (UK time)
Venue: Stade Bollaert-Delelis
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Stats
The statistics for Lens vs FC Lorient that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
3.5
League: 2.89
Both Teams to Score
50%
League: 53%
Over 1.5+
50%
League: 79%
Over 2.5+
50%
League: 57%
Cards
1
League: 3.32
Corners
7
League: 9.95
Home Team
Lens
France - Ligue 1
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
W
|
1.5 |
| Home |
W
|
3 |
| Away |
L
|
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 100% | 0% |
| Goals | 5 | 7 | 3 |
| Scored | 3 | 5 | 1 |
| Conceded | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.76 | 1.68 | 1.84 |
|
xGA
|
1.57 | 1.28 | 1.86 |
Away Team
Lorient
France - Ligue 1
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
D
|
0.5 |
| Home |
L
|
0 |
| Away |
D
|
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Goals | 1.5 | 3 | 0 |
| Scored | 0.5 | 1 | 0 |
| Conceded | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 100% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 50% | 0% | 100% |
| Failed To Score | 50% | 0% | 100% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.34 | 1.6 | 1.08 |
|
xGA
|
1.15 | 0.94 | 1.34 |
Corners
10 / Match
+5% Corners / Match
Lens received +5% more corners than Lorient in the Ligue 1
9.5 / Match
Strasbourg
(6)
Auxerre
(4)(2)
Troyes
(3)
Nice
Cards
1.5 / Match
100% Cards / Match
Lens received 100% more cards than Lorient in the Ligue 1
0 / Match
Strasbourg
(2)
Auxerre
(1)(0)
Troyes
(0)
Nice
Goals Scored
3 / Match
+500%
Lens is +500% better in terms of goals scored
0.5 / Match
Strasbourg
(1)
Auxerre
(5)(1)
Troyes
(0)
Nice
Goals Conceded
2 / Match
+50%
Lens condeded +50% more goals than Lorient
1 / Match
Strasbourg
(2)
Auxerre
(2)(2)
Troyes
(0)
Nice
Ligue 1 Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Lille
|
3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 2.33 |
| 2 |
Monaco
|
2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 3 |
| 3 |
Paris
|
2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 2 |
| 4 |
Lyon
|
2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 2 |
| 5 |
Troyes
|
2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2 |
| 6 |
Rennes
|
2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 2 |
| 7 |
Olympique Marseille
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1.5 |
| 8 |
Lens
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 1.5 |
| 9 |
Angers
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1.5 |
| 10 |
Strasbourg
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 5 | -3 | 3 | 1.5 |
| 11 |
Brest
|
2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| 12 |
PSG
|
2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| 13 |
Le Havre
|
2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 1 | 0.5 |
| 14 |
Lorient
|
2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 1 | 0.5 |
| 15 |
Le Mans
|
2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 5 | -1 | 1 | 0.5 |
| 16 |
Nice
|
2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | -3 | 1 | 0.5 |
| 17 |
Toulouse
|
3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 | -3 | 1 | 0.33 |
| 18 |
Auxerre
|
2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 8 | -5 | 0 | 0 |
Odds
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