PSG will be looking to extend their unbeaten run to 18 matches as they visit Lens for a French Ligue 1 clash. The hosts have been below their best lately and are likely to struggle against the Parisians, who appear to have gone up a level in the second half of the season.
Lens have not been at their best lately, picking up just one win in their last four matches in all competitions. That win came in their last Ligue 1 fixture as they came from behind to claim a 2-1 victory over Le Havre.
William Still’s men have also found things difficult in front of their fans, winning just two of their last seven home matches in Ligue 1. They have also lost three of their last five matches at the Stade Bollaert Delelis, losing 1-0 to Toulouse last time out.
PSG appear to have gotten better in 2025 as they are unbeaten in their last seven matches in all competitions. That run has produced six wins, including a 2-1 victory over Saint-Etienne last time out in Ligue 1 and a 4-2 French Cup triumph at Espaly in midweek.
The Parisians continue to impress going forward and have scored in both halves in three of their last four away matches in all competitions. Luis Enrique’s men have also seen over 3.5 goals in two of their last three Ligue 1 matches.
How the bookies view it: PSG overwhelming favourites
PSG have been installed as overwhelming favourites and are priced at 4/6 by BoyleSports to claim the win. Lens have been installed as outsiders with a home win valued at 14/5 while a draw is set at odds of 14/5 by BoyleSports.
Head to head: Parisians on top
PSG have a 23-14 advantage with 11 draws from 48 previous matches against Lens. The Parisians have also won four of the last five meetings, including a 1-0 victory in the reverse clash back in November before beating the hosts on penalty following a 1-1 draw.
Players to watch: Ramos impressive on the road
Goncalo Ramos has been pivotal to PSG’s recent away form and has scored in the last four matches on the road. The Portuguese striker was also on target in the Coupe de France win over Lens and is priced at 13/8 by BoyleSports to find the net on Saturday.
Lens have some attacking quality of their own and will look to M’Bala Nzola to provide the spark on Saturday. The Angolan striker has four Ligue 1 goals this season and is priced at 5/2 by BoyleSports to get on the score sheet.
Probable line-ups
Lens have a few injury worries with Wesley Said and Martin Satriano currently sidelined while Kevin Danso is suspended. Abdukodir Khusanov is likely to miss out as he seals a move to Manchester City while Nzola is expected to feature in attack once again.
PSG are without defender Marquinhos, who is sidelined with injury. Vitinha and Nuno Mendes were second half substitutes in the Coupe de France and should return to the starting line-up while Ramos should continue in attack.
Lens: Koffi, Frankowski, Gradit, Medina, Machado, Thomasson, Diouf, Sotoca, Fulgini, Zaroury, Nzola
PSG: Donnarumma, Mendes, Kimpembe, Pacho, Hakimi, Ruiz, Vitinha, Neves, Dembele, Barcola, Ramos
Anything else catch the eye?
PSG have seen over 3.5 goals in two of their three Ligue 1 matches and a repeat is priced at 11/8 by BoyleSports. The champions have also scored in both halves in three of their last four away matches and a similar pattern is valued at 11/8 with BoyleSports.
The Parisians are expected to win, although they are likely to concede. They can be backed to earn a win and both teams to score at 2/1 with BoyleSports.
This French Ligue 1 match between Lens and PSG will be played on Jan 18, 2025 and kick off at 16:00. Check below for our tipsters best Lens vs PSG prediction. You may also visit our dedicated betting previews section for the most up to date previews.
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