Lens vs Lille – Pronostic Free and Prediction – League 1 – 20/09/25

Lens – Lille: warm Northern derby

RC Lens welcomes the LOSC for a new chapter in one of the most intense derbys in Ligue 1. Between Sang and Gold eager to regain the taste of victory and Dogues carried by a flamboyant beginning of the season, Bollaert's poster promises as much emotion as stakes.

Lens : contrasting beginnings under Pierre Sage

The shift from witness to interseason, with the departure of Will Still replaced by Pierre Sage, has not yet produced a total click. Lens alternated between chats and setbacks: defeats against Lyon (0-1) and PSG (2-0), but success against Le Havre (1-2) and Brest (3-1). As a result, the Artesians are in ninth place, in a still blurred area between European ambitions and necessary adjustments. Bollaert, a traditional red and gold bastion, did not, however, regain its unimaginable status with several hooks in 2025.

Lille: Genesio's offensive momentum

Undefeated after four days, the Dogues placed themselves in PSG dolphins with 10 points, two behind the title champion. Their campaign started with a spectacular draw in Brest (3-3), before following two prestigious successes against Monaco (1-0) and Lorient (1-7). Last Sunday, they overturned Toulouse (2-1) in the game stops, proof of a resilience that makes the strength of the teams that count. Bruno Genesio can rely on the best attack in Ligue 1 (13 goals in 4 games) and this derby will act as a general rehearsal before the European competition against Brann.

Background and key figures

• In Bollaert, Lens won only once in his last ten LOSC performances in the championship (5 draws, 4 defeats).
• Lens lost his last three derbys against Lille, but never had four consecutive setbacks in the elite against his rival.
• Lille could start with four wins in five days for the first time since the 1952/53 season.
• The LOSC scored 10 goals on its last two trips (3-3 in Brest, 7-1 in Lorient), a rare offensive pace for the club for over ten years.
• Lens already lost seven times at home in 2025, close to equaling a sad historical record.

Scenario to consider

Lens will seek to regain defensive stability and offer more offensive volume to a rival who scores a lot. Lille, for its part, seems armed to impose its tempo, strong from an offensive sector in full confidence and a capacity to strike late. The key will probably be to manage the intensity and emotional impact of an always particular derby.

Pronostic Free Lens vs Lille

None or win Lille

The current context and dynamics give the LOSC the advantage. Stronger, sharper offensively, Lille has all the weapons to leave Bollaert with the three points. This game remains a derby and the people of Lens will sell their skins on this game to at least not lose. A cautious bet is recommended on this match with an N2.

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