Lens Form and Lineup
Lens go into the match in second place in the table. On the recent run they have victories over Metz (3:0) and Angers (5:1), but there were also slip-ups against Lorient (1:2) and Lille (0:3). The overall picture still favours the hosts: on their own pitch the home side usually play much more confidently, and after the derby they have a good chance quickly to put the setback behind them.
Important numbers for Lens:
- In their last 13 home matches in the Ligue 1 Lens have won 12 times.
- In the reverse fixture Lens beat Toulouse 3:0 away.
- In their last five league matches the team have scored 10 goals.
Potential Lens lineup (3-4-2-1): Risser – Celik, Ganiu, Sarr – Saud Abdulhamid, Bulatovic, Thomasson, Udol – Thauvin, Saint-Maximin – Edouard.
Lens absentees: out or doubtful are Regis Gurtner, Jonathan Gradit, Kyllian Antonio, Samson Baidou and Ruben Aguilar.
Toulouse Form and Lineup
Toulouse is in mid-table, but ahead of the trip to Lens their recent background is heavy. In their last five league games there were wins over Metz (4:3) and Lorient (1:0), after which the side lost to Paris Saint-Germain (1:3) and Lille (0:4). The visitors' attack is still performing at a decent level, but over this run the defence is allowing far too much space.
Important numbers for Toulouse:
- In their last five away matches in the Ligue 1 Toulouse have lost four times.
- In their last two defeats the team have conceded seven goals.
- In their last five away Ligue 1 matches Toulouse have conceded at least one goal.
Potential Toulouse lineup (3-4-2-1): Restes – Cresswell, Kumbassa, Nicolaisen – Sidibe, Casseres, Diop, Vossa – Donnum, Gboho – Emersonn.
Toulouse absentees: Messali, Mackenzie, Abou Francis and Frank Magri will not play.
