Lens vs Toulouse prediction 21.04.2026 | French Cup

Les Sang et Or are quietly putting together something impressive this season. Sitting second and keeping pressure on the top spot is not something many predicted back in August.

What stands out more, though, is the response to setbacks. That 3-0 loss to Lille could have derailed things a bit. Instead, Pierre Sage’s side turned around and beat Toulouse 3-2, coming from behind in a way that felt quite telling.

At home, the numbers almost speak for themselves. Thirteen wins from the last fourteen games at Bollaert is not just good form, it is dominance.

Rayan Fofana is expected to lead the line again, even if his cup record is modest. Injuries to Gradit, Gurtner and Antonio do limit depth, but the core of the side still looks strong enough.

Les Violets are in a tougher place right now, and it shows in the results. Conceding three against Lens, after shipping seven in the two games before that, suggests defensive issues that are not going away quickly.

Form overall is worrying too, just two wins in eleven games across all competitions. Away from home, it becomes even harder to make a case.

Seven matches without a win on the road, five of those ending in defeat, is not encouraging ahead of a cup tie like this. Carles Martínez Novell also has selection problems.

Yann Gboho is suspended after that red card, while Francis, Domínguez and Messali remain out injured. It leaves Toulouse a bit short, especially in key areas.