Lens vs PSG Prediction, Preview, Predicted Lineups and Team News | Ligue 1, January 18, 2025
Lens vs PSG Preview
- Tournament: Ligue 1
- Date: Saturday, January 18
- Time: 4:00 pm GMT
- Venue: Stade Bollaert-Delelis
Lens vs PSG will take place at the Stade Bollaert-Delelis in the middle kick-off slot in Ligue 1 on January 18 as the seventh-placed team will host the league leaders.
The hosts will enter this contest on the back of a mixed run of form. They have won two of their last five matches across competitions, secured one draw, and fallen to two defeats as well. One of those defeats came in the Coupe de France after they drew 1-1 with PSG in normal time and lost 4-3 on penalties. After that, they fell 1-0 at home to Toulouse, before defeating Le Havre 2-1 away from home in their last outing.
The Parisians, on the other hand, are unbeaten since their defeat against Bayern Munich on November 27. They have won four of their last five matches across competitions and also secured a draw in the other game. In their last five, PSG have scored 11 times and conceded five times, also keeping one clean sheet in the process. They defeated AS Monaco 1-0 in the Trophee des Champions before securing a 2-1 win against Saint-Etienne in their last match.
On that note, let’s take a look at the team news from both camps.
Lens Team News
Manager Will Still fielded a strong lineup in his team’s last match as they secured a narrow 2-1 win against Le Havre. There were no new injuries or suspensions from that match but a few players will miss out. The injury list includes Jhoanner Chavez, Martin Satriano, Neil El Aynaoui, Remy Lascary, Ruben Aguilar and Wesley Said.
PSG Team News
Manager Luis Enrique fielded a strong lineup in his team’s last match as they secured a 2-1 win against Saint-Etienne. However, they will be without two players for the next match. Marquinhos (groin) and Ibrahim Mbaye (sprained ankle) will miss out and will remain sidelined for the next few weeks.
Lens vs PSG Predicted Lineups
Lens predicted lineup (4-2-3-1):
Goalkeeper: Herve Koffi
Defenders: Przemyslaw Frankowski, Kevin Danso, Facundo Medina, Deiver Machado
Midfielders: Adrien Thomasson, Andy Diouf, Angelo Fulgini
Forwards: Florian Sotoca (C), Anass Zaroury, Goduine Koyalipou
PSG predicted lineup (4-3-3)
Goalkeeper: Gianluigi Donnarumma.
Defenders: Achraf Hakimi (C), Lucas Beraldo, Lucas Hernandez, Nuno Mendes.
Midfielders: Kang-in Lee, Fabian Ruiz, Senny Mayulu.
Forwards: Ousmane Dembele, Goncalo Ramos, Bradley Barcola.
Head-to-Head Record
These two sides have faced off regularly in Ligue 1 over the last several years. They have also met multiple times in the French Cups. However, PSG has been dominant in recent times and have barely allowed Lens a sniff of a win. The Parisians have won four of their last five meetings in normal time, and have even won the fifth game on penalties.
| Date | Match | Competition |
| 23/12/24 | Lens 1-1 PSG (3-4 pens) | Coupe de France |
| 02/11/24 | PSG 1-0 Lens | Ligue 1 |
| 15/01/24 | Lens 0-2 PSG | Ligue 1 |
| 27/08/23 | PSG 3-1 Lens | Ligue 1 |
| 16/04/23 | PSG 3-1 Lens | Ligue 1 |
Key Players to Watch in Lens vs PSG
Przemyslaw Frankowski (Lens)
Despite playing as their right back, Frankowski has been among the top contributors for Lens this season. With three goals and two assists to his name so far, he will continue influencing games from his position. His two assists have come from 2.1 xA, meaning he has performed exactly as expected as per the metric.
Ousmane Dembele (PSG)
Dembele has found form recently and has risen above Barcola to become PSG’s leading goal contributor in Ligue 1. He has 10 goals and four assists to his name so far, including six goals in his last five matches. His 10 goals have come from 7.07 xG, meaning he has overperformed in the metric and will hope to continue doing so.
Lens vs PSG Prediction
The recent head-to-head record as well as their respective form guides point towards only one outcome in this match. PSG are too strong at the moment and have several players in form and will win this match comfortably.
Predicted Score: Lens 1-4 PSG
Where to Watch Lens vs PSG Live?
| Country | Where to Watch |
| USA | Fubo, Sling TV |
| UK | Ligue 1 Pass |
| France | DAZN |
| India | TV5Monde Asie |
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q. When is Lens vs PSG?
A. Lens will host PSG at the Stade Bollaert-Delelis on Saturday, January 18 at 4:00 PM GMT.
Q. Where can you watch Lens vs PSG for free?
A. Fubo, Hulu + Live TV and DirecTV Stream will stream the match for free.
Q. What is the predicted score for Lens vs PSG?
A. Lens 1-4 PSG.
Q. What is the recent head-to-head record for Lens vs PSG?
A. PSG have won each of their last five meetings against Lens in a heavily one-sided record, but one of those wins was on penalties after a 1-1 draw in 120 minutes.