Lens vs PSG prediction: team news, lineups, expert analysis
Super Cup France
In the French Super Cup on August 16, 2026, Lens will face PSG. This match brings together the best clubs of last season, with the visitors being the clear favorites.
Lens vs PSG: Team News and Expert Analysis
The club from "Felix Bollaert" spent a long time in the second division not so long ago. However, after returning, they have periodically "broken through" in Ligue 1. Last season, they even managed to lead the standings until spring. In the end, they settled for second place, but took the cup. However, the architect of that success, Pierre Sage, is now at Crystal Palace—let's see how Dino Toppmöller will replace him.
The Parisian giants continued their dominance. Not only domestically—the season ended with a penalty shootout win over Arsenal in the Champions League final. So the only setback for Dembélé and company was an early exit from the cup—all the other trophies were won. Recently, they beat Aston Villa in the UEFA Super Cup, albeit narrowly, 2-1. And claimed a new title!
Thauvin and company averaged 1.94 goals scored and conceded 1.03 per game. The top club from the capital performed even better: an impressive 2.18 goals scored and 0.85 conceded per match.
Previous matches: Lens vs PSG
PSG has won all seven of the last league encounters, and in the cup two seasons ago, they progressed after a penalty shootout.
Even the home field factor doesn't outweigh all of the visitors' advantages. Here, unlike in friendlies, they won’t be taking it lightly—we expect them to win (odds – 1.89).
Lens vs PSG: Key Statistics and Trends
- Lens has won three of their last five matches
- PSG went four games without a win in regulation time prior to the UEFA Super Cup
Lens vs PSG: Probable Starting Lineups
Lens is expected to play a 1-3-4-3 formation (possible lineup): Risser - Sarr, Ganiu, Antonio - Yudol, Thomasson, Sangare, Abdelhamid - Saint-Maximin, Edouard, Thauvin
PSG is expected to play a 1-4-3-3 formation (possible lineup): Safonov - Hakimi, Marquinhos, Pacho, Nuno Mendes - Vitinha, Joao Neves, Zaire-Emery - Aklouche, Desire Doue, Kvaratskhelia
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