The Derby Du Nord would have been one of the centrepieces of a matchday last season, but Lille's profligacy in front of goal of late has this looking like a comfortable home win. Lens needed a last-minute winner to beat lowly Bordeaux last weekend, but Franck Haise's side are still unbeaten and will be eager to get one over on their regional rivals here. 2:1
Lens have drawn their last 3 home matches (Ligue 1). Lille have won 6 of their last 7 matches against Lens in all competitions. Lille have scored at least 3 goals in their last 3 matches against Lens in all competitions. There have been over 2.5 goals scored in 5 of Lens's last 6 home games (Ligue 1). There have been over 2.5 goals scored in 5 of Lille's last 6 away games (Ligue 1). Lens have scored at least 2 goals in their last 4 matches (Ligue 1). Lens have seen over 2.5 goals in their last 3 matches against Lille in all competitions.
Cheick Doucouré is back from suspension and should start in midfield alongside Seko Fofana. Przemysław Frankowski should start on the left flank; the Polish international has three assists already, adding balance to the always-excellent Jonathan Clauss on the right. Ignatius Ganago missed out last weekend owing to quarantine, but could find his place under threat with the return of Arnaud Kalimuendo. With the absences of Weah, Bamba and Sanches continuing, don't look for wholesale changes from the visitors compared to their draw with Wolfsburg on Tuesday. Angel Gomes has struggled to hit the ground running since joining this summer and could be dropped for Yusuf Yazici.
The Derby Du Nord would have been one of the centrepieces of a matchday last season, but Lille's profligacy in front of goal of late has this looking like a comfortable home win. Lens needed a last-minute winner to beat lowly Bordeaux last weekend, but Franck Haise's side are still unbeaten and will be eager to get one over on their regional rivals here. 2:1
Cheick Doucouré is back from suspension and should start in midfield alongside Seko Fofana. Przemysław Frankowski should start on the left flank; the Polish international has three assists already, adding balance to the always-excellent Jonathan Clauss on the right. Ignatius Ganago missed out last weekend owing to quarantine, but could find his place under threat with the return of Arnaud Kalimuendo. With the absences of Weah, Bamba and Sanches continuing, don't look for wholesale changes from the visitors compared to their draw with Wolfsburg on Tuesday. Angel Gomes has struggled to hit the ground running since joining this summer and could be dropped for Yusuf Yazici.
Lens have drawn their last 3 home matches (Ligue 1). Lille have won 6 of their last 7 matches against Lens in all competitions. Lille have scored at least 3 goals in their last 3 matches against Lens in all competitions. There have been over 2.5 goals scored in 5 of Lens's last 6 home games (Ligue 1). There have been over 2.5 goals scored in 5 of Lille's last 6 away games (Ligue 1). Lens have scored at least 2 goals in their last 4 matches (Ligue 1). Lens have seen over 2.5 goals in their last 3 matches against Lille in all competitions.