As the clock ticks towards 21:45 on 30 March 2025, the Decathlon Arena-Stade Pierre-Mauroy will witness an electrifying Ligue 1 clash. Lille, sitting 6th with 44 points, host 8th-placed Lens, who have 39 points.

Lille are the bookmakers’ favorite for a home win. Their form, however, has been shaky with a recent LDLWL record. Lens, on the other hand, have shown resilience, winning their last two games but losing the previous three.

Referee Mathieu Vernice, known for awarding two penalties in 11 matches, will officiate this encounter. Expect a tight match with Lille’s Jonathan David and Lens’ M’Bala Nzola aiming to make an impact.

Match facts:

• Lille have scored in 100% of home matches this season.
• Lens have scored in 85% of their away matches.
• Lille concede an average of 1.1 goals per game.

Prediction: Lille to edge out with a one-goal margin, but expect both teams to score in the second half.

Lille vs. Lens Prediction & Tip

Our recommended tip for this intense encounter is that both teams will score in the second half. This is a solid prediction based on the attacking prowess both teams have shown, particularly in the latter parts of their matches.

Why this prediction is good:

• Lille have scored in 100% of their home matches this season.
• Lens have scored in 85% of their away matches.
• Lille have shown a tendency to score most of their goals in the 76-90 minute interval.

With these stats, a bet on both teams finding the back of the net in the second half seems both exciting and plausible.