Lens vs Lyon: Prediction and Betting Tips, 16/08/2025

Lens face Lyon in a thrilling Ligue 1 2025/26 season opener at Stade Bollaert-Delelis on August 16, 2025, at 15:00 UTC. Both teams aim to set a strong tone for the campaign.

Lens vs Lyon Match Result and Prediction

Lens struggled at home last season, earning only 44% of their points at Stade Bollaert-Delelis, their lowest top-flight share ever. Given the evenly matched squads, we predict a tight contest ending in a 1-1 draw.

Lens vs Lyon Betting Tips and Odds

Draw (Odds: 3.60, 1xBet):

The balanced form and historical competitiveness suggest a stalemate is likely, offering solid value.

Over 2.5 Goals (Odds: 1.78, 1xBet):

Both teams’ attacking prowess and defensive gaps in pre-season point to a high-scoring game.

Both Teams to Score (Odds: 1.70, 1xBet):

Lens and Lyon’s recent form indicates both will find the net.

Note: Odds can change at any moment.

Lens vs Lyon Match Preview:

This Saturday, the new Ligue 1 season will kick off with a special encounter as Pierre Sage takes charge of Lens for the first time, facing his former club Lyon. Sage saved Lyon from relegation last season but was replaced by Paulo Fonseca in January. Now Sage is the new manager of Lens, replacing Southampton-bound Still, and is leading the team to their sixth consecutive season in the top flight.

Lens have lost just one of seven games in pre-season, with a win over RB Leipzig keeping their morale high. Fonseca, on the other hand, will watch from the sidelines due to a domestic ban, while his assistant Jorge Maciel led Lyon to the Europa League last season. Lyon have not won at Lens’ ground since 2020. They also suffered a 2-1 defeat last time out, making this contest all the more interesting.

Lens vs Lyon Predicted Starting Lineup:

Lens possible starting lineup:

Risser; Baidoo, Sarr, Udol; Aguilar, Diouf, Thomasson, Machado; Guilavogui, Said; Thauvin

Lyon possible starting lineup:

Descamps; Kumbedi, Mata, Niakhate, Tagliafico; Maitland-Niles, Tolisso, Morton, Tessmann, Fofana; Mikautadze

Lens vs Lyon How to Watch?

The match will be streamed live on DAZN in France, with coverage starting at 15:00 UTC. Check Ligue 1’s official website for additional broadcast options.

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