The French season gets underway with a much-anticipated heavyweight clash as Lens battle it out against PSG in the Super Cup on Sunday evening.
Lens won their first-ever Coupe de France title last season, defeating Nice 3-1 in the final, while PSG were crowned Ligue 1 champions for the fifth consecutive season.
Lens battled until the end of Ligue 1 last season, losing 2-0 to PSG, which eventually cost them the chance to win the domestic trophy. They will need to be at their very best to exert revenge against a rampant PSG outfit.
Luis Enrique’s side already added a title to their cabinet last week when they beat Aston Villa 2-1 to win the UEFA Super Cup for a second straight season. Desire Doue and Kvicha Kvaratshkeilia were responsible for the goals.
This will be only the second time that Lens are in the Super Cup final, with their last appearance coming almost two decades ago in 1998.
PSG narrowly beat Marseille on penalties in this final last season and are here seeking a record fifth consecutive Super Cup title. They have not lost a Trophee des Champions final since Lille beat them in 2021.
Lens have not beaten PSG since 2023, losing four of the last five matches they have played against their rivals. Can they turn things around here to win a second title this year?
Here is our predicted outcome for the upcoming game.
What time does Lens vs PSG start?
The match kicks off at 9:45PM E.A.T at the Stade Bollaert-Delelis
Lens vs PSG team news
Lens are without some key players for the match, with Nidal Celik, Samson Baidoo and Jhoanner Chavez all ruled out with injuries.
Saud Abdulhamid has returned to the side after spending last season on loan at Sunderland and is expected to get a spot in the starting XI, as well as Belgian midfielder Thorgan Hazard.
Florian Thauvin will lead the Lens attacking line here.
As for PSG, Achraf Hakimi is expected to start despite only playing once for the club since the Champions League final victory over Arsenal in May.
Lucas Digne has joined the club from Everton and he will be pushing for a start on the opposite flank.
Kvicha will retain his starting role with Ousmane Dembele expected to return to the starting lineup after coming off the bench against Villa.
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Lens vs PSG head-to-head and current form
PSG have been completely dominant over their opponents in recent matches, winning four of the last five fixtures. They have only conceded twice in that run and scored eight times.
Both sides have lost two of their last five matches in all competitions and have a point to prove here. Lens are coming off a 2-0 defeat to Sunderland in their final pre-season friendly.
Current form:
Lens – LWWLW
PSG – WDLWL
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Lens vs PSG recent matches
- Lens 0-2 PSG (May 13, 2026)
- PSG 2-0 Lens (September 14, 2025)
- Lens 1-2 PSG (January 18, 2025)
- Lens 1 (3) – 1 (4) PSG (December 22, 2024)
- PSG 1-0 Lens (November 2, 2024)
Lens vs PSG prediction
Judging by recent matches, PSG come into the match as favorites to win the game. However, being a final, we can expect Lens to throw all they have into the match.
Lens have not scored against PSG the last two times they have faced them, though that is expected to change here – with both teams scoring leading the betting options.
Prediction – Both teams to score / PSG to win – PLACE YOUR BET ON THIS GAME HERE!
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