Lorient will aim to maintain their strong Ligue 1 home form after a 1-1 draw with Lille. However, our prediction leans toward a 2-1 win over Lens, who aim to overtake PSG in top position. Lorient have been impressive at home, earning 2.20 points per game, scoring 1.60 goals per match, and keeping 60% clean sheets in front of their fans. Their expected goals of 1.30 shows steady attacking efficiency, while their defence has been solid, conceding only 0.60 goals per home game. Forward Pablo Pagis returns from suspension for les Merlus, providing a boost to their attacking options.
Lens come into this clash in confident form after a 3-0 victory over Metz. Les Sang et Or are title contenders and boast a strong overall record with 2.00 points per game, scoring 2.30 goals on average, and keeping 40% clean sheets. Their away form is solid too, with 1.60 PPG and an expected goals of 1.62, highlighting their attacking potential even on the road. The fact that there are no fresh injury worries in the away team supports our betting angle.
This matchup promises a tactical battle, with Lorient’s home strength against Lens’ title-chasing attacking power. As the in-form visitors aim to stay in the title race, Away Win is our main betting tip, alongside BTTS and Over 2.5 goals (both sides have strong attacking form).
This Ligue 1 match will be played on Saturday 14 March 2026 at 16:00.
What is our Lorient vs Lens prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Lorient 1 - 2 Lens
Lorient vs Lens Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 1-2 @ 750 Odds
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS): Yes @ -134 Odds
- Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -600 Odds
- Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Under 3.5 Goals @ -225 Odds
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Over 2.5 Goals @ -138 Odds
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals @ -450 Odds
- Anytime Goalscorer: Odsonne Edouard @ 105 Odds
- First Goalscorer: Odsonne Edouard @ 375 Odds
- To be Booked: Oscar Lenne @ 137 Odds
- Asian Handicap: Lens -0.5 @ -154 Odds
- European Handicap: Lorient +2 @ -225 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 2.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Over 4.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 7.5
- Total Corners: 6 - 8 @ 175 Odds
- Double Chance: 12 @ -450 Odds
- Draw No Bet: Lens to Win @ -400 Odds
- Half Time/Full Time: Lens to Win/Lens to Win @ 160 Odds
- Clean Sheet: Lens - No @ -200 Odds
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View OfferLorient Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wwwwlwdddd | 1.90 |
| Home | wwwdd | 2.20 |
| Away | wwldd | 1.60 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 60% | 40% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.70 | 2.20 | 3.20 |
| Scored | 1.70 | 1.60 | 1.80 |
| Conceded | 1.00 | 0.60 | 1.40 |
| BTTS | 50% | 40% | 60% |
| Clean Sheets | 40% | 60% | 20% |
| Failed to Score | 20% | 20% | 20% |
| Expected Goals | 1.33 | 1.30 | 1.36 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.42 | 1.04 | 1.73 |
Lens Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wlwwwwlddw | 2.00 |
| Home | wwwlw | 2.40 |
| Away | lwwdd | 1.60 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 60% | 80% | 40% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.50 | 2.80 | 4.20 |
| Scored | 2.30 | 2.00 | 2.60 |
| Conceded | 1.20 | 0.80 | 1.60 |
| BTTS | 60% | 40% | 80% |
| Clean Sheets | 40% | 60% | 20% |
| Failed to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Expected Goals | 1.73 | 1.84 | 1.62 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.14 | 0.93 | 1.35 |
Lorient vs Lens Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
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