Lens will be determined to bounce back immediately when they take on Lorient on Matchday 3, having already shown their strength on home soil this season. Les Sang et Or suffered a narrow 2-1 defeat to Strasbourg last time out, but they had previously dismantled Auxerre 5-2 in their opening home fixture. Lens have won 70% of their last 10 matches, scoring an impressive 2.60 goals per game, while their home fixtures average 3.86 goals. Summer signing Thorgan Hazard is pushing for a starting berth, whereas Maik Nawrocki is doubtful after picking up a knock against Strasbourg.
Lorient, meanwhile, have plenty to improve on after a disappointing 2-1 defeat to Troyes, allowing their opponents to generate 2.12 xG. Les Merlus have won just 40% of their last 10 matches, although their away record is considerably stronger, with a 50% win rate and 1.83 goals scored per game. Lorient’s away fixtures have also averaged three goals, suggesting this could be an entertaining encounter. Mohamed Bamba is expected to be their only absentee.
As over the years Lens have turned their Stade Bollaert-Delelis into a real fortress, Home Win should be considered, alongside Lens Over 1.5 and Over 2.5 goals total (Lens average 3.86 goals per home game).
This Ligue 1 match will be played on Saturday 5 September 2026 at 16:15.
What is our Lens vs Lorient prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Lens 3 - 0 Lorient
Lens vs Lorient Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 3-0 @ 1100 Odds
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS): No @ 105 Odds
- Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -500 Odds
- Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Under 3.5 Goals @ -200 Odds
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Over 2.5 Goals @ -150 Odds
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals @ -500 Odds
- Anytime Goalscorer: Odsonne Edouard @ 100 Odds
- First Goalscorer: Odsonne Edouard @ 375 Odds
- To be Booked: Souleymane Toure @ 300 Odds
- Asian Handicap: Lens -0.5 @ -191 Odds
- European Handicap: Lens +1 @ -600 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 7.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Under 2.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 7.5
- Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 160 Odds
- Double Chance: 12 @ -450 Odds
- Draw No Bet: Lens to Win @ -500 Odds
- Half Time/Full Time: Lens to Win/Lens to Win @ 130 Odds
- Clean Sheet: Lens - Yes @ 150 Odds
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View OfferLens Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wwwdwwlwwl | 2.20 |
| Home | wwdwlww | 2.29 |
| Away | wwl | 2.00 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 70% | 71% | 67% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.70 | 3.86 | 3.33 |
| Scored | 2.60 | 2.57 | 2.67 |
| Conceded | 1.10 | 1.29 | 0.67 |
| BTTS | 60% | 71% | 33% |
| Clean Sheets | 30% | 14% | 67% |
| Failed to Score | 10% | 14% | 0% |
| Expected Goals | 1.40 | 1.33 | 1.61 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.73 | 1.71 | 1.80 |
Lorient Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | dwlwwwlldl | 1.40 |
| Home | lwll | 0.75 |
| Away | dwwwld | 1.83 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 40% | 25% | 50% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.70 | 2.25 | 3.00 |
| Scored | 1.40 | 0.75 | 1.83 |
| Conceded | 1.30 | 1.50 | 1.17 |
| BTTS | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| Clean Sheets | 40% | 25% | 50% |
| Failed to Score | 20% | 25% | 17% |
| Expected Goals | 1.05 | 1.13 | 1.01 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.37 | 1.02 | 1.57 |
Lens vs Lorient Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
Lens (32%)
22 Matches
Lorient (36%)
Lens vs Lorient Past Results
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