Lens — Toulouse Prediction, H2H and Probable Lineups — 17 April 2026
On April 17, 2026, in Matchday 30 of the French Ligue 1, Lens will host Toulouse. The match is scheduled to kick off at 20:45 Central European Time. Let’s take a closer look at the potential outcome of this clash.
Lens
Lens approach this match after a 0–3 away defeat to Lille in their latest Ligue 1 fixture. Overall, the team’s recent form has been inconsistent, with two wins, three losses, and two draws in their last seven matches across all competitions.
In the Ligue 1 standings, Lens currently sit 2nd. They are four points behind PSG, who still have a game in hand, while maintaining a six-point advantage over 3rd-placed Lille.
At home, Lens have been the strongest side in Ligue 1, recording 12 wins and just 2 defeats. They have scored 31 goals and conceded only 9 on their own ground.
Recent matches involving Lens have been high-scoring. Each of their last five games has produced over 2.5 goals, while both teams scored in five of their last seven matches.
Lens have also been performing well in the Coupe de France, where they have reached the semi-finals and are set to face Toulouse. Notably, these sides will meet twice in quick succession, with both matches taking place in Lens.
As for head-to-head home meetings against Toulouse, Lens hold the edge, winning three of the last four encounters, although they lost the most recent home match against this opponent.
Toulouse
Toulouse approach this match in unconvincing form, having lost their last two games. They were beaten 1–3 by PSG and then suffered a heavy 0–4 defeat to Lille. In the Ligue 1 standings, Toulouse sit 10th, positioned in mid-table, 13 points away from both the European places and the relegation zone.
In the Coupe de France, however, Toulouse have been performing well, reaching the semi-finals after eliminating Marseille on penalties in the quarter-finals.
Away form remains a key issue for the team. Across their last six matches in all competitions, Toulouse have managed just one win, along with one draw and four defeats.
Defensive problems have also been evident, with the team conceding first in 8 of their last 10 matches.
Looking at the head-to-head record, Toulouse have struggled against Lens. In the last nine meetings, they have recorded just one win, along with one draw and seven defeats. Earlier this season, the sides met in January, when Lens secured a 3–0 away victory.
Probable Lineups
- Lens: Risser, Sarr, Čelik, Ganiou, Udol, Thomasson, Sangaré, Abdulhamid, Said, Thauvin, Édouard
- Toulouse: Restes, Nicolaisen, Koumbassa, Cresswell, Sidibe, Diop, Casseres, Methalie, Gboho, Donnum, Emersson
Key Facts and Head-to-Head
- Lens have won 13 of their last 14 home matches.
- Toulouse have failed to win 5 of their last 6 away matches.
- Lens have won 7 of the last 9 head-to-head meetings.
Lens — Toulouse Prediction
Both teams come into this match following defeats in their latest league fixtures and are not in their best form. Lens remain fully focused on their domestic objectives, continuing the fight for the title and a Champions League spot, while also competing in the Coupe de France. Toulouse, on the other hand, sit in mid-table with no immediate pressure in the league. Lens have been the strongest home side in Ligue 1, while Toulouse have struggled away from home, winning just one of their last six matches across all competitions. The head-to-head record also favors Lens, with Toulouse winning just once in the last nine meetings between the teams. Based on these factors, Lens are the more likely side to take the points in this matchup. Recommended bet: Lens to win — 1.61
