Lens vs Toulouse prediction: teams form analysis, possible lineups on April 21, 2026
Coupe de France
In the French Cup semifinal on April 21, 2026, Lens and Toulouse will face each other. The hosts will look to secure a win in regular time.
Lens vs Toulouse: Team News and Expert Analysis
The club from "Félix Bollaert" dropped to eighth place last season, missing out on European competitions. However, this season they are putting pressure even on PSG, contending for the top spot well into spring. Recently, slip-ups have become more frequent, including a 0-3 loss to Lille. In the previous round, they managed a 3-2 win over Toulouse.
The team from "Stadium de Toulouse" finished tenth domestically in 2024/2025, having also played decently in the Europa League, collecting 42 points. They remain a mid-table side in Ligue 1. Prior to the defeat to Lens, Toulouse also lost to PSG and Lille.
In the cup, Pierre Sage's men started with a 3-1 win against modest Feignies-Aulnoye. They then continued with victories over stronger opponents — Sochaux and Troyes — and in the quarterfinals, knocked out Lyon on penalties after a 2-2 draw. The visitors reached this stage with much difficulty: drawing with Angers and Marseille, then edging Sporting Lyon (2-1) and Amiens (1-0) by a single goal.
Previous Matches: Lens vs Toulouse
After six straight wins, Lens picked up just one point from two matches in 2025. However, in January, they thrashed Toulouse 3-0, and also succeeded in the last round.
It is unlikely anything will change dramatically in a couple of days. We predict the hosts will win again (odds – 1.64).
Lens vs Toulouse: Key Stats and Trends
- Lens have won three of their last five matches
- On average, Toulouse score 1.37 goals and concede 1.4 goals per match
- 43% of Toulouse matches end with goals from both teams and an average total of 2.77 goals per match
- Toulouse have lost their last three matches
- On average, Toulouse score 1.37 goals and concede 1.4 goals per match
- 43% of Toulouse matches end with goals from both teams and an average total of 2.77 goals per match
Lens vs Toulouse: Possible Starting Lineups
Lens use a 1-3-4-2-1 formation (possible lineup): Risser - Sarr, Ganiu, Celik - Yudol, Thomasson, Sangare, Abdelhamid - Sotoca, Thauvin - Edouard. Gradi and Antonio are injured.
Toulouse use a 1-3-4-2-1 formation (possible lineup): Rest - Nicolaisen, Kumbassa, MacKenzie - Metal, Diop, Caceres, Sidibe - Gboho, Denham - Emerson Correia da Silva. Dominguez, Magri, and Messari are sidelined with injuries.
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