Lens vs Toulouse Preview: Predictions, Team News, and Lineups

Lens host Toulouse at Stade Bollaert-Delelis on Friday as matchday 29 gets underway. Lens sit four points behind Paris Saint-Germain after a 3-0 loss to Lille. Toulouse occupy 10th place following a 4-0 defeat to the same opposition last Sunday.

Form and stakes

Lens need results to keep pressure on the leaders. They have won 13 of their last 14 matches at Stade Bollaert-Delelis. Since a 3-2 loss to Monaco in February, Lens have won their last two home league games by a combined 8-1.

A victory would mark a return to at least 13 home wins in a Ligue 1 season. The club last reached that mark in 2022-23, when they collected 17 home victories.

Toulouse have struggled defensively in April. They were beaten by a combined 7-1 in two league fixtures this month. The visitors have conceded three or more goals in three of their last four top-flight matches.

Against the league’s top sides, Toulouse have lost five of seven encounters. Four of their last five away league games ended in defeat, with three of those losses by a single goal.

Head-to-head background

Lens have had the upper hand in recent home meetings. They won three of their last four home fixtures against Toulouse. In those three wins, they conceded just once.

Toulouse have not been without moments against Lens. They have earned points in two of their last three Ligue 1 clashes with Lens. The visitors’ most recent trip to Stade Bollaert-Delelis ended in a 1-0 win for Toulouse.

Team News

Several absences could shape selection for both sides. Below is the latest on injuries and suspensions.

• Lens: Regis Gurtner and Samson Baidoo are likely out with hamstring problems.
• Lens: Jonathan Gradit has a lower-leg issue.
• Lens: Kyllian Antonio is questionable with a sore foot.
• Lens: Ruben Aguilar is expected to miss out with a sore calf.
• Toulouse: Abu Francis is sidelined with a tibia fracture.
• Toulouse: Frank Magri is doubtful with a knee problem.
• Toulouse: Rafik Messali and Alex Dominguez face ankle issues.
• Toulouse: Mark McKenzie is suspended after a straight red card against Lille.

Likely lineups

The preview includes predictions, team news, and likely lineups for both sides.

• Lens (possible): Risser; Celik, Ganiou, Sarr; Abdulhamid, Bulatovic, Thomasson, Udol; Thauvin, Saint-Maximin; Edouard.
• Toulouse (possible): Restes; Cresswell, Koumbassa, Nicolaisen; Sidibe, Casseres, Diop, Vossah; Donnum, Gboho; Emersonn.

Prediction

Filmogaz.com expects a narrow win for the hosts. Lens look likely to edge Toulouse 2-0. The prediction reflects Lens’ strong home record and Toulouse’s defensive problems.