Toulouse vs Lens prediction 02.01.2026 | Ligue 1
Toulouse
Kick off:
Date:
RC Lens
1
2.90
X
3.43
2
2.64
Contents
- Competition: Ligue 1
- Date: Friday, 2nd January 2026
- Kickoff: 19:45 UK / 20:45 CET
- Venue: Stadium de Toulouse (Toulouse)
After a short break, the French Ligue 1 continues on Friday night with the game between Toulouse and Lens. Both teams played well recently and will want to continue the winning streaks with the first game in 2026. Can Lens win and remain at the top of the standings? Let's break down the match and find the best betting option.
Toulouse vs RC Lens Head to Head (H2H) stats
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Toulouse
1 : 1
RC Lens
Ligue 1
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RC Lens
0 : 1
Toulouse
Ligue 1
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Toulouse
0 : 2
RC Lens
Ligue 1
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RC Lens
2 : 1
Toulouse
Ligue 1
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Toulouse
0 : 1
RC Lens
Ligue 1
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RC Lens
3 : 0
Toulouse
Ligue 1
Lens are better than Toulouse in recent years, as they have won six of the last eight H2H matches. Toulouse won only one during the span, while the previous encounter was the only draw. Also, it is worth noting that 19 of the last 21 H2H games went under 2.5 goals.
Toulouse team overview
Toulouse have been a mid-table team since their return to the French top flight in 2022. The current campaign shouldn't be much different. Carles Martinez's team were good lately with three consecutive victories across all competitions. The most recent outing, when Toulouse won 2-1 on the road in the cup against Lyon-La Duchere, was probably the worst in the span, as Martinez's team struggled to beat a team from the fifth level.
The January transfer window approaches, and Toulouse's defender Charle Cresswell could be one of the most interesting names in the market. According to the English media, West Ham is interested in a young center-back and will try to sign him in the upcoming transfer window. Creswell played every minute in Ligue 1 this season, and his potential absence could become a problem for Toulouse.
Frank Magri is at the African Cup of Nations, while Abu Francis and Ilyas Azizi are injured and will not play on Friday against Lens.
Last matches of Toulouse
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Lyon Duchère
1 : 2
Toulouse
Coupe de France
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Paris FC
0 : 3
Toulouse
Ligue 1
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Toulouse
1 : 0
Strasbourg
Ligue 1
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Marseille
2 : 2
Toulouse
Ligue 1
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Toulouse
0 : 1
Angers
Ligue 1
Toulouse lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Guillaume Restes
Defenders
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4
Charlie Cresswell
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2
Rasmus Nicolaisen
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3
Mark McKenzie
Midfielders
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19
Djibril Sidibe
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23
Cristian Casseres Jr.
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45
Alexis Vossah
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24
Dayann Methalie
Forwards
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11
Santiago Hidalgo
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20
Emersonn
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10
Yann Gboho
Lens team overview
Lens are excellent this season. After 16 Ligue 1 rounds, they are surprisingly at the top of the standings with one point more than PSG. However, the season is long, and it is hard to imagine Pierre Sage's team beating the current title holders and lifting their first Ligue 1 trophy since 1998. Lens were in outstanding form lately with seven victories in a row. In the previous game, they won 3-1 at home in the cup against Feignies-Aulnoye. The hosts dominated throughout the game, and their victory never came into question.
Last week, Lens announced the signing of Amadou Haidara from RB Leipzig. The midfielder didn't play this season for the Bundesliga side. He will have to wait for his Ligue 1 debut, as the player is currently with the Mali national team at the African Cup of Nations.
Besides Haidara, Lens will also be without Mamadou Sangare, Jonathan Gradit, and Jhoanner Chavez on Friday in Toulouse.
Last matches of RC Lens
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RC Lens
3 : 1
Feignies-Aulnoye
Coupe de France
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RC Lens
2 : 0
OGC Nice
Ligue 1
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Nantes
1 : 2
RC Lens
Ligue 1
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Angers
1 : 2
RC Lens
Ligue 1
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RC Lens
1 : 0
Strasbourg
Ligue 1
RC Lens lineup
Goalkeeper
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40
Robin Risser
Defenders
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6
Samson Baidoo
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20
Malang Sarr
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25
Ismaelo Ganiou
Midfielders
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2
Ruben Aguilar
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5
Andrija Bulatovic
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28
Adrien Thomasson
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14
Matthieu Udol
Forwards
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10
Florian Thauvin
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11
Odsonne Edouard
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22
Wesley Said
Prediction
Both teams are scoring goals regularly. Toulouse scored eight goals in the last four matches, while Lens scored 17 goals in the previous seven games. The games between Toulouse and Lens are usually low-scoring, but both teams have been playing well lately, so we should expect goals on both sides. Our prediction: BTTS - Yes.
3 Reasons why we should expect both teams to score in this match
- Toulouse scored eight goals in the last four matches
- Lens scored 17 goals in the previous seven games
- Lens conceded at least one goal in each of the last five road games
Main prediction Toulouse - RC Lens
Both Teams to Score
Best Odds:
Megapari
1.75
Toulouse vs RC Lens standings in Ligue 1
| Regular Season | P | W | D | L |
G - A
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GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lens | 16 | 12 | 1 | 3 | 28 - 13 | +15 | 37 |
| 2 | Paris Saint Germain | 16 | 11 | 3 | 2 | 35 - 14 | +21 | 36 |
| 3 | Olympique Marseille | 16 | 10 | 2 | 4 | 36 - 15 | +21 | 32 |
| 4 | LOSC Lille | 16 | 10 | 2 | 4 | 33 - 20 | +13 | 32 |
| 5 | Olympique Lyonnais | 16 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 22 - 16 | +6 | 27 |
| 6 | Rennes | 16 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 27 - 24 | +3 | 27 |
| 7 | Strasbourg | 16 | 7 | 2 | 7 | 25 - 20 | +5 | 23 |
| 8 | Toulouse | 16 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 24 - 19 | +5 | 23 |
| 9 | Monaco | 16 | 7 | 2 | 7 | 26 - 27 | -1 | 23 |
| 10 | Angers SCO | 16 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 17 - 18 | -1 | 22 |
| 11 | Brest | 16 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 21 - 27 | -6 | 19 |
| 12 | Lorient | 16 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 19 - 28 | -9 | 18 |
| 13 | Nice | 16 | 5 | 2 | 9 | 19 - 29 | -10 | 17 |
| 14 | Paris | 16 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 21 - 29 | -8 | 16 |
| 15 | Le Havre | 16 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 13 - 22 | -9 | 15 |
| 16 | Auxerre | 16 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 14 - 25 | -11 | 12 |
| 17 | Nantes | 16 | 2 | 5 | 9 | 14 - 28 | -14 | 11 |
| 18 | Metz | 16 | 3 | 2 | 11 | 17 - 37 | -20 | 11 |