Lens vs Paris FC prediction 19.10.2025 | Ligue 1
RC Lens
Kick off:
Date:
Paris FC
1
1.92
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4.00
2
4.08
Contents
- Competition: Ligue 1
- Date: 19th October, 2025
- Kickoff: 14:00 UK / 15:00 CEST
- Venue: Stade Bollaert-Delelis
Lens host Paris FC at the Stade Bollaert-Delelis in what looks set to be a compelling duel between one of Ligue 1’s more stable sides and a team showing flashes but also defensive frailty. Lens have shown good consistency, especially at home, while Paris FC’s attack has been lively but matched by worrying numbers in defence. Statistically, the trends favor Lens, but Paris FC have enough attacking potency to make this far from a one-sided match-up.
RC Lens vs Paris FC Head to Head (H2H) stats
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RC Lens
0 : 0
Paris FC
Club Friendlies 3
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RC Lens
1 : 2
Paris FC
Club Friendlies 1
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Paris FC
0 : 2
RC Lens
Ligue 2
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RC Lens
2 : 1
Paris FC
Ligue 2
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Paris FC
1 : 1
RC Lens
Ligue 2
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Paris FC
2 : 0
RC Lens
Ligue 2
Historically, Lens hold a slight edge over Paris FC. In their past 12 meetings, Lens have won 4, Paris FC have won 3, and 5 ended in draws. However, their last competitive head-to-head encounters took place over six years ago in Ligue 2, therefore these head-to-head statistics should not be taken too seriously.
Lens team overview
Lens enter this match in strong home form. They have won back-to-back games at the Stade Bollaert-Delelis, including an impressive 3-0 victory over Lille just over a month ago. Across their last six matches in all competitions, Lens have recorded four wins, one draw, and one defeat - the only loss coming against reigning Ligue 1 champions Paris Saint-Germain.
Pierre Sage’s men are currently on a three-match unbeaten run in the league, highlighted by notable wins over Lille (3-0) and Auxerre (2-1), the latter achieved despite finishing the game with ten men. As things stand, Lens sit just three points behind league leaders PSG, and with favorable results elsewhere, they could climb into the top four this weekend.
However, they will be without Ismaelo Ganiou, who is suspended after receiving a red card in the 2-1 win over Auxerre.
Last matches of RC Lens
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Auxerre
1 : 2
RC Lens
Ligue 1
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Rennes
0 : 0
RC Lens
Ligue 1
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RC Lens
3 : 0
Lille
Ligue 1
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PSG
2 : 0
RC Lens
Ligue 1
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RC Lens
3 : 1
Brest
Ligue 1
RC Lens lineup
Goalkeeper
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40
Robin Risser
Defenders
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24
Jonathan Gradit
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6
Samson Baidoo
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20
Malang Sarr
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2
Ruben Aguilar
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14
Matthieu Udol
Midfielders
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28
Adrien Thomasson
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8
Mamadou Sangare
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22
Wesley Saïd
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10
Florian Thauvin
Forwards
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38
Rayan Fofana
Paris FC team overview
Paris FC have been impressive in attack this season, averaging about 1.71 goals per match over their seven Ligue 1 games so far - the fifth-best attacking record in the league, with 12 goals scored. Their offensive numbers are encouraging for a newly promoted side, but their defensive record tells a different story. They are conceding an average of 1.86 goals per match, the second-worst defensive rate in Ligue 1.
Clean sheets have been hard to come by for Paris FC, with only one shutout in their seven matches. Their recent form, however, remains fairly steady - just one defeat in their last five league outings, a narrow 3-2 loss to Strasbourg. Still, away results have been a concern, as they have managed only one win from a possible four on the road.
In terms of team news, Sofiane Alakouch is the only notable absentee ahead of this fixture.
Last matches of Paris FC
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Paris FC
2 : 0
Lorient
Ligue 1
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OGC Nice
1 : 1
Paris FC
Ligue 1
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Paris FC
2 : 3
Strasbourg
Ligue 1
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Brest
1 : 2
Paris FC
Ligue 1
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Paris FC
3 : 2
Metz
Ligue 1
Paris FC lineup
Goalkeeper
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16
Obed Nkambadio
Defenders
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14
Hamari Traoré
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5
Moustapha Mbow
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6
Otávio
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28
Thibault De Smet
Midfielders
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21
Maxime López
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33
Pierre Lees Melou
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17
Adama Camara
Forwards
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10
Ilan Kebbal
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27
Moses Simon
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11
Jean-Philippe Krasso
Prediction
Given the stats, Lens are likely to have the edge. Their defensive solidity at home, combined with a decent goal scoring record and good recent momentum make them favorites. Paris FC’s attacking metrics suggest they will get chances though, but their defense tends to allow goals at a rate that could be punished by a home side of Lens’ quality. We still predict BTTS since Paris FC have managed to put the ball into the back of opposition’s net in six consecutive Ligue 1 matches.
Three reasons we expect BTTS
- Paris FC have scored in 6 consecutive Ligue 1 matches.
- They have scored 12 goals in 7 league outings - fifth best record in the league.
- Lens have only kept 2 cleans sheets from a possible 7 in Ligue 1 this season.
Main prediction RC Lens - Paris FC
Both Teams to Score
Best Odds:
22bet
1.63
RC Lens vs Paris FC standings in Ligue 1
| Regular Season | P | W | D | L |
G - A
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GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paris Saint Germain | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 16 - 8 | +8 | 17 |
| 2 | Strasbourg | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 17 - 10 | +7 | 16 |
| 3 | Olympique Marseille | 7 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 15 - 5 | +10 | 15 |
| 4 | Olympique Lyonnais | 8 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 11 - 8 | +3 | 15 |
| 5 | Monaco | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 17 - 13 | +4 | 14 |
| 6 | Lens | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 10 - 6 | +4 | 13 |
| 7 | LOSC Lille | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 14 - 10 | +4 | 11 |
| 8 | Nice | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 12 - 14 | -2 | 11 |
| 9 | Paris | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 12 - 13 | -1 | 10 |
| 10 | Toulouse | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 11 - 12 | -1 | 10 |
| 11 | Rennes | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 9 - 10 | -1 | 10 |
| 12 | Brest | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 11 - 11 | 0 | 8 |
| 13 | Lorient | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 9 - 16 | -7 | 7 |
| 14 | Auxerre | 7 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 5 - 10 | -5 | 6 |
| 15 | Le Havre | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 8 - 10 | -2 | 6 |
| 16 | Nantes | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 5 - 7 | -2 | 6 |
| 17 | Angers SCO | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 4 - 12 | -8 | 6 |
| 18 | Metz | 7 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 5 - 16 | -11 | 2 |