Lens vs PSG – News and Probable Lineups

On Wednesday, Paris Saint-Germain only need to secure a draw at Stade Bollaert-Delelis against Lens to claim the Ligue 1 title.

A late goal on Sunday propelled Les Parisiens to a narrow 1-0 victory over Brest, allowing them to open a six-point gap at the summit of the standings after Lens overcame Nantes by the same margin on Friday.

Match overview

For Lens, it’s a make-or-break situation as they need to win their last two league matches to keep their title hopes alive.

Even that might not suffice as PSG has a significant advantage in the initial tiebreaker with a +44 goal difference, while Pierre Sage’s squad sits at +29.

They have already secured a place in next season’s Champions League, and a victory on Wednesday would see them reach at least 70 points, a feat they have not achieved since the 2022-23 season when they finished second to PSG.

Their exceptional home form has been crucial in keeping them in the title race, with this team winning 13 of their last 14 matches at Stade Bollaert-Delelis in this competition.

Since losing 1-0 to Lyon in their first match of the domestic season, Lens has scored in every home league game.

Les Sang et Or haven’t suffered a Ligue 1 loss at home in May since Lille defeated them 3-0 back in 2021.

Paris Saint-Germain took their time but ultimately secured a win, putting them on the verge of clinching a fifth consecutive Ligue 1 title and a 14th overall.

Their final two fixtures in this Ligue 1 season will be played away from home, where they have triumphed in their last three games in this competition.

Luis Enrique’s squad has not conceded a goal in their last three away matches in the top division, and have allowed a goal or fewer in five of the last six such matches.

The Champions League finalists have not earned even a single point in the league this year after conceding the first goal, which has occurred on three occasions.

PSG could face four Ligue 1 away defeats in a single season for the first time since 2021-22 come Wednesday.

In their last seven encounters with Lens in all competitions, Les Parisiens have achieved victory each time, including a 2-1 win in this very matchup last season.

Team News

For Lens, Regis Gurtner is nursing a hamstring injury, Jonathan Gradit is coping with a lower leg complaint, while Allan Saint-Maximin and Florian Thauvin are considered doubtful due to minor injuries.

Mezian Soares became an unexpected hero for Lens last Friday, keeping their title ambitions alive temporarily with his debut goal in Ligue 1.

On the PSG side, Lucas Chevalier is a doubt due to a thigh strain, Achraf Hakimi may be rested for the same reason, Warren Zaire-Emery is dealing with a back issue, while Willian Pacho and Nuno Mendes are facing leg problems.

Desire Doue scored the lone goal on Sunday to secure the win, as third-choice goalkeeper Renato Marin made two saves earning a clean sheet.

Lens probable starting XI:

Risser; Ganiou, Baidoo, Sarr; Aguilar, Sangare, Thomasson, Udol; Said, Fofana; Edward

Paris Saint-Germain probable starting XI:

Marine; Mayulu, Zabarnyi, Beraldo, Hernandez; Neves, Vitinha, Ruiz; Doue, Dembele, Kvaratskhelia

Lens has shown great determination and has stayed in the race longer than many anticipated, but against a PSG team that is performing at a high level and finding ways to secure results, the home side’s title aspirations are likely to come to an end.