Lens Form
The team have been making mistakes far more often as the season moves towards the finish line. Fatigue is taking its toll, as is the constant battle with Paris Saint-Germain for top spot in the standings. At the moment, the club trail the Parisians by one point, while their opponents also have a game in hand. There was a chance to return to the top, but in the previous round Lens unexpectedly lost away to Lorient 1:2. That was also their third match without a win in the last four league games (one draw and two defeats).
- The team have won 12 of their last 16 Ligue 1 matches (one draw and three defeats).
- At least three goals have been scored in five of Lens' last six league games.
- On home soil, the club have 11 wins in their last 12 Ligue 1 matches (one defeat).
Potential Lens Lineup (3-4-2-1)*
Robin Risser – Malang Sarr, Pierre Ganiou, Nidal Celik – Adrien Thomasson, Mamadou Sangare, Mathieu Udol, Saud Abdulhamid – Abdallah Sima, Florian Thauvin – Odsonne Edouard.
Defender Arthur Masuaku is unavailable due to suspension.
Angers Form
Angers also lost in the previous round, but they were beaten at home by Nice (0:2), who are sitting close to the bottom three. It was their fourth defeat in the last five league matches, with the club also recording a win over Nantes during that run. It is important to note that the team failed to score in four of their last five Ligue 1 games. Even so, Angers are comfortable in 12th place in the table, holding a healthy 13-point cushion over the bottom three.
- In their last 16 league matches, the club have drawn only once (seven wins and eight defeats).
- A maximum of two goals have been scored in Angers' last eight Ligue 1 matches.
- One of the sides has failed to score in the team's last eight league games.
Potential Angers Lineup (3-5-2)*
Kuaku Koffi – Ousmane Camara, Carlens Arcus, Jordan Lefort – Pierrick Capelle, Lilian Rao-Lisoa, Haris Belkebla, Branco van den Boomen, Florent Hanin – Amin Sbaï, Goduine Koyalipou.
Who Will Referee the Match
Stephanie Frappart (France)
Matches – 10 (Ligue 1, 2025/26);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 43;
Yellow cards per match on average – 4.3;
Red cards shown – 0;
Fouls per match on average – 27;
Penalties – 50%.
* For each team, the starting XI from their previous match in this competition is shown.