Parisians are chasing another trophy: prediction for Lens vs PSG
The French Super Cup showdown between Lens and PSG is set for August 16, 2026. The French Cup holders will host a team that has already kicked off the new season with a victory in the UEFA Super Cup and heads into yet another final as the clear favorite.
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Lens: a sweeping rebuild
Since Dino Toppmöller took charge, Lens played six friendlies, losing in regular time only once - to Sunderland. Before that, they defeated Villarreal 3-1, Crystal Palace 3-0, and Boulogne 4-1, while drawing with Charleroi and Famalicão.
The squad has undergone a major overhaul. Departures include Mamadou Sangaré, Adrien Thomasson, Malang Sarr, Angelo Fulgini, Wesley Saïd, and Allan Saint-Maximin, while new arrivals feature Thorgan Hazard, Maik Nawrocki, Michał Skóraś, Michaël Cuisance, Yacine Titahoui, and loanee Franjo Ivanović.
PSG: short break, same winning ways
The Parisians once again had minimal time for proper preseason preparations after the summer internationals. Their friendlies were a mixed bag - a defeat to Mallorca and a draw with Manchester United, but PSG wasted no time in official competition, clinching silverware by beating Aston Villa in the UEFA Super Cup.
The squad continues to be fine-tuned: Mika Godts and Ferran Torres have joined. Nuno Mendes picked up an injury, so Lucas Digne could fill in on the left, while Ousmane Dembélé is likely to return to the starting eleven after the less-than-successful experiment with Manes Akliouche as a false nine.
Match facts and head-to-head
- PSG have won seven of their last eight encounters against Lens.
- In the eighth match of this stretch, the Parisians also advanced on penalties.
- Lens’s last home victory over PSG dates back to January 1, 2023.
The favorite’s chemistry should be decisive: Lens vs PSG prediction
Lens had a solid preseason, but the squad has changed drastically and is still adapting to the new coach’s demands. Even last season, despite their success, the Blood and Gold struggled at home against top-tier opponents.
PSG look far more cohesive and have already proven their readiness for official matches with their UEFA Super Cup triumph. The head-to-head history is also entirely in the Parisians’ favor, making them the logical favorites for this final.
