- Lens is currently second in Ligue 1, collecting 27 points from 12 games.
- The hosts have won every home game this season.
- Toulouse is unbeaten in four (two wins, two draws).
Lens and Toulouse go head-to-head at the Stade Bollaert-Delelis in Ligue 1 this Friday. With both teams in fine form, this promises to be an entertaining matchup.
Lens are flying right now, winning eight of their opening 12 league fixtures. Only champions Paris Saint-Germain are above them in the table.
Toulouse, who were promoted from Ligue 2 last term, have made a steady start and sit tenth. In this in-depth Ligue 1 betting preview, check out our Lens vs Toulouse predictions.
Lens vs. Toulouse Odds
The latest Ligue 1 stats make pretty reading for the Lens supporters. Their side is riding high in second after a hatful of wins at the start of the 2022-23 Ligue 1 season.
The home team have already won eight times in the league, and the Blood and Gold are the -175 favorites to chalk up another three points here. Toulouse is the underdog at +425, while the draw is currently priced at +320.
Lens vs. Toulouse Information
- League: Ligue 1
- Venue: Stade Bollaert-Delelis
- Date and Time: Friday, 26 Oct 2022, 15:00 PM EDT
- How to Watch: beIN SPORTS
Lens
Lens has made a sensational start to their season and is the surprise package out of the Ligue 1 teams so far.
Will Blood and Gold Maintain a 100% Home Record?
Franck Haise’s troops are sitting pretty in second in the current Ligue 1 standings, winning eight of their opening 12 fixtures.
Lens has lost just one league game and has conceded only eight goals along the way.
After suffering their first loss of the campaign against rivals Lille earlier in the month, Lens has bounced back with wins over Montpellier and Marseille.
They have been outstanding defensively of late, shipping just one goal in their last six Ligue 1 encounters.
Ligue 1 Schedule
The Blood and Gold have been faultless at the Stade Bollaert-Delelis this season, winning six out of six on their home Ligue 1 schedule.
Since a 5-2 win over Lorient, Lens has sealed a hat-trick of 1-0 home wins over:
- Troyes
- Lyon
- Montpellier
Haise and his side would take another narrow victory on Friday. Read on for our Lens vs Toulouse Ligue 1 predictions and picks.
Lens Projected Lineup
- Brice Samba
- Deiver Machado
- Facundo Medina
- Kevin Danso
- Massadio Haidara
- Przemyslaw Frankowski
- Seko Fofana
- Jean Onana
- Salis Abdul Samed
- Lois Openda
- Florian Sotoca
Lens Injuries
- Wuilker Farinez
- Jimmy Cabot
- Jonathan Gradit
Toulouse
Toulouse is back in the top tier of French soccer after winning the League 2 title last term.
Philippe Montanier’s men finished four points above runners-up Ajaccio, and former Cardiff City striker Rhys Healey was the league’s top scorer with 20 goals to his name.
Can the Violets Cause an Upset?
Of course, staying in France’s top tier will be Toulouse’s ultimate ambition this season. The Violets have made a steady enough start, collecting a respectable 16 points from 12 league games. So far, they have won four, drawn four, and lost four.
Since a 2-1 away reverse at Lille, Toulouse is unbeaten in four in Ligue 1, winning two and drawing two. In their last away match, the Ligue 2 champions held Lyon to a 1-1 draw at Groupama Stadium.
Can they pick up another positive result on their travels on Friday? Below you will find the latest Ligue 1 odds along with our Lens vs Toulouse predictions.
Toulouse Projected Lineup
- Maxime Dupe
- Mikkel Desler
- Anthony Rouault
- Rasmus Nicolaisen
- Issiaga Sylla
- Brecht Dejaegere
- Stijn Spierings
- Branco Van den Boomen
- Rafael Ratao
- Fares Chaibi
- Zakaria Aboukhlal
Toulouse Injuries
- Rhys Healey
Lens vs. Toulouse Pick and Prediction
Lens, who finished seventh last term, have caught many people out with their stunning start. Champions PSG is threatening to pull away at the top, but Haise’s troops have been one of the best of the rest up until now.
Who to Bet On?
Toulouse is enjoying life back in Ligue 1, and Montanier’s men have put together a solid unbeaten run over the past couple of weeks or so.
However, they have not won on the road since their first away fixture of the season back in mid-August.
Lens has been unstoppable on their own patch this season, and we fancy the hosts to chalk up another three points at the Stade Bollaert-Delelis.
Toulouse will no doubt play their part, though, so take a punt on the Lens victory, and both teams score at +210. We also like the top Ligue 1 odds of +750 for the 2-1 home win.
Ligue 1 Pick: Lens (-175)
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