Lens vs Paris FC preview
In the Ligue 1 fixture between Lens and Paris FC, the 1X2 probabilities show Lens at 43%, Paris FC at 31%, and a draw at 25%. The most likely scoreline is 2-1, with an 8% chance according to our model. Lens has a recent form of W-L-W-L-D-W, while Paris FC has L-W-D-W-W-D.
The expected goals are close, with Lens at 1.47 and Paris FC at 1.53. There is a 56% chance of Over 2.5 goals and a 59% chance for both teams to score. However, if Paris FC's recent form improves or if Lens struggles defensively, these predictions could change.
Why this pick: Lens vs Paris FC
Model inputs: per-match averages over each side's last 10 played matches (Lens 10, Paris FC 10). PPDA — lower means more intense pressing.
xG and npxG (non-penalty) per match, deep completions (passes received within ~20 yards of goal) and xPTS (expected points) from Understat match data. Bold marks the stronger side on each line.
Lens vs Paris FC: model vs market
| Source | Lens | Draw | Paris FC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | 38% | 23% | 39% |
| Market | 41% | 26% | 33% |
| Published | 40% | 25% | 34% |
| Edge | -3% | -3% | +6% |
Edge = model probability minus the de-vigged market probability. Published = the blend of both that backs every number on this page. Best available price on the pick: 2.41, recorded — the top price across the 9 books we record, each at its own last update.
Lens vs Paris FC odds movement
Median bookmaker price on Lens, 17 snapshots since 2026-10-11.
| Selection | First | Latest | Move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lens | 2.08 | 2.32 | +0.24 |
| Draw | 3.75 | 3.65 | -0.10 |
| Paris FC | 3.27 | 2.88 | -0.40 |
A shortening price means the market has moved towards that outcome. Median across all recorded bookmakers, not one book's line.
Lens and Paris FC expected goals
The goal rate the model gives each side in this fixture, from xG-based attack and defence ratings.
- Total expected goals
- 3.40
- Attack rating (Lens / Paris FC)
- 1.27 / 1.27
- Defence rating (Lens / Paris FC)
- 1.03 / 0.86
Ratings are relative to the league average (1.00); lower defence rating = fewer goals conceded per match.
Lens vs Paris FC score probability
Every scoreline the model gives this match, 0 to 4+ goals a side. Darker = likelier.
Rows: Lens goals. Columns: Paris FC goals. Outlined cell = most likely scoreline.
Lens vs Paris FC goals probability
Chance of the match clearing each total, read off the same score matrix as the heatmap.
- Both teams to score
- 66%
- No goals (0–0)
- 4%
Over 4.5 and higher fall inside the 4+ buckets and cannot be read off a 0–4 grid, so they are not shown.
All markets for Lens vs Paris FC
| Market | Selection | Probability | Fair odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1X2 | Lens | 40% | 2.49 |
| Draw | 25% | 3.93 | |
| Paris FC | 34% | 2.91 | |
| Over/Under 2.5 | Over 2.5 | 64% | 1.56 |
| Under 2.5 | 36% | 2.80 | |
| Both teams to score | Yes | 66% | 1.52 |
| No | 34% | 2.91 | |
| Double chance | 1X (Lens or draw) | 66% | 1.52 |
| 12 (either side) | 75% | 1.34 | |
| X2 (draw or Paris FC) | 60% | 1.67 | |
| Handicap -1 | Lens win by 2+ | 19% | 5.22 |
| Push (exactly one goal) | 19% | — |
Fair odds = 1 / probability — the break-even price implied by the published probability. Correct-score probabilities are on the heatmap above.
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Lens and Paris FC recent form
Lens
3W 1D 2L
Paris FC
4W 1D 1L
Last 6 completed matches, all competitions, newest on the right.
Home vs away this season
Lens at home
- Record (W-D-L)
- 2-0-1
- Win rate
- 67%
- Goals for / match
- 2.33
- Goals against / match
- 1.33
- Clean sheets
- 0 of 3
- They have won 2 of their 6 league games this season, scoring 1.8 goals per match.
- They average 2.3 goals per game at home against 1.3 on the road.
- They have converted 3 of 3 penalties (100%).
- 42% of their yellow cards have come after the 75th minute.
Paris FC away
- Record (W-D-L)
- 1-1-1
- Win rate
- 33%
- Goals for / match
- 1.00
- Goals against / match
- 1.00
- Clean sheets
- 1 of 3
- They have won 3 of their 6 league games this season, scoring 1.3 goals per match.
- They average 1.7 goals per game at home against 1.0 on the road.
- They have kept 3 clean sheets in 6 matches.
- They have failed to score in 3 of 6 matches.
- 38% of their yellow cards have come after the 75th minute.
League matches this season before kick-off: Lens at home only, Paris FC away only.
Lens vs Paris FC head-to-head
Last 2 meetings: Lens 2 · draws 0 · Paris FC 0.
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-14 | Paris FC | 0-5 | Lens | Ligue 1 |
| 2025-10-19 | Lens | 2-1 | Paris FC | Ligue 1 |
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Before and after this match
- Lens, previous: Club Brugge KV v Lens analysis
- Lens, next: Lens v Como analysis
- Paris FC, previous: Paris FC vs Rennes prediction