The hosts are looking to extend their strong home run: Lens vs Lorient prediction
The third-round Ligue 1 match between Lens and Lorient will take place on 5 September at the Stade Bollaert-Delelis. The hosts have collected three points from two matches, while the visitors have just one point and are still without a win this season.
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Lens: particularly dangerous at home
Dino Toppmöller's side began the league campaign with an impressive 5-2 victory over Auxerre before losing 2-1 to Strasbourg. That defeat was the first competitive setback for Lens under their new coach.
The Blood and Gold have looked very convincing on their own ground, winning their last three Ligue 1 home matches and five of the previous six. In addition, Lens have failed to score in only one home league match in 2026.
Lorient: still winless and struggling in attack
Alexandre Dujeux's side began the season with a goalless draw against Nice before losing 2-1 to Troyes. Lorient are therefore still without a victory and are experiencing clear difficulties going forward.
Away from home, however, they have looked fairly organised: Lorient are unbeaten in their last three Ligue 1 away matches and kept clean sheets in two of them. Their record against Lens at the Stade Bollaert-Delelis is considerably worse, though.
Match facts and head-to-head record
- Lens have won five of their last six home matches against Lorient.
- The hosts have won their last three Ligue 1 matches at home.
- Lorient have failed to win either of their opening two league matches.
Home advantage could decide the outcome: Lens vs Lorient prediction
Lens look considerably more confident at home and possess greater attacking potential. After the defeat to Strasbourg, they will surely look to play more aggressively from the opening minutes.
Lorient are capable of staying compact for long periods, but they are creating too little in attack at the moment. Therefore, a narrow home victory looks like the most logical outcome.
