The Ligue 1 round 22 match between Paris FC and Lens will take place on 14 February at the Stade Sebastien-Charlety. Paris FC vs Lens: prediction, betting odds and statistics.
Paris FC
The capital club were away to Auxerre last round and played out a goalless draw with their opponents (0:0). It was a third straight draw for the team in the league, while before that there was also an away win over Nantes (2:1). Incidentally, the current four-match unbeaten run is the longest for the Parisians since their promotion to Ligue 1. Paris FC sit a low 15th in the standings, but they do have a fairly solid eight-point cushion over the bottom three.
- In their last 10 Ligue 1 matches, the Parisians have recorded just one win (5 draws and 4 defeats).
- Paris FC are on a seven-match winless run at home in the league (4 draws and 3 defeats).
- The team have not lost the second half in their last five Ligue 1 games (1 win and 4 draws).
Potential Paris FC Lineup (5-4-1)*
Kevin Trapp – Timothee Kolodziejczak, Mustafa Mbou, Otavio, Noa Sangui, Alimami Gory – Adama Camara, Maxime Lopez, Moses Simon, Ilan Kebbal – Ciro Immobile.
Forward Pierre-Yves Hamel is sidelined through injury, as are defenders Samir Chergui, Thibault De Smet and Sofyan Alakouch.
Lens
The team have made the most of home support in their last two league matches. The club edged past Le Havre (1:0) and then beat Rennes (3:1) on their own ground. It is also worth noting that Lens have won 10 of their last 11 Ligue 1 games, losing only to Marseille (1:3). It was after that defeat to the Marseille club that the team surrendered top spot in the league, handing it to Paris Saint-Germain, who are now two points clear. We should also note that the club have conceded only 17 goals, with the best defence belonging to the leaders, who have shipped 16.
- At least two goals have been scored in 12 of the club’s last 15 Ligue 1 matches.
- Lens have won four of their last five away league matches (1 defeat).
- Three or more goals have been scored in the team’s last five away Ligue 1 games.
Potential Lens Lineup (3-4-2-1)*
Robin Risser – Malang Sarr, Pierre Ganiou, Samson Baidoo – Adrien Thomasson, Mamadou Sangare, Mathieu Udol, Ruben Aguilar – Wesley Said, Florian Thauvin – Odsonne Edouard.
Goalkeeper Regis Gurtner and defender Jonathan Gradit are both out injured. Midfielder Ruben Aguilar will miss the match through suspension.
Referee
Bastien Deschepy (France)
Matches – 10 (Ligue 1, 2025/26);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 45;
Average yellow cards per match – 4.5;
Red cards shown – 4;
Average fouls per match – 27;
Penalties – 60%.
Paris FC vs Lens: Match Prediction
In the upcoming game, we favour the visitors. The Parisians find it very difficult to compete on level terms with sides from the top half of the standings. Against the current top eight, the team have already played nine matches this season and have lost seven of them, drawing the other two. Lens, meanwhile, have been excellent against opponents from the bottom half of the table in this league campaign, winning 10 of 11 matches, with just one defeat.
Paris FC have not impressed at their own ground, winning only twice in 10 home Ligue 1 matches. Both wins came against Lorient and Metz — direct rivals from the bottom half of the league. Lens have won four of their last five away Ligue 1 games, losing the other one. Across that run, the club have scored 12 goals. With that kind of attacking output, the visitors should be able to break down the hosts’ defence. The Parisians also lost to Lens away in the first half of the season, going down 1:2.
Prediction: Lens to win
* For each team, the starting XI from their previous match in this competition is listed.
