Lille versus Lens just too close to call

Lille and Lens go head-to-head at the Stade Pierre-Mauroy this Friday in the Ligue 1. Currently, Paulo Fonseca's team are 4th in the table with 43 points, while Franck Haise's team are 6th with 42 points. The match will be broadcast live at 16:00 on beIN SPORTS en Espanol.

After drawing 1-1 in the last match against Brest (Ligue 1 2023/24), Lille receive Lens, who lost 1-3 against Nice (Ligue 1 2023/24). Ahead of the contest, Paulo Fonseca's team is on a scoring run that has seen them score at least one goal a game in their past 7 matches in the Ligue 1 Uber Eats 23/24. On the other hand, Franck Haise's team has recorded a eight-game unbeaten sequence in the Ligue 1 Uber Eats 23/24. Digging back into the archives highlights that Lille and Lens have faced each other one hundred one times, with Paulo Fonseca's team holding the advantage: 38 victories, against 29 victories of Franck Haise's team. Specifically in the Stade Pierre-Mauroy, Lille have the advantage in the duels against Lens: 27 wins in 50 games, while Franck Haise's team has 9 wins.

Considering only the Ligue 1, there have been ninety-seven games played between the two teams, with 36 wins for Lille, 33 draws and 28 wins for Lens.

Considering the Ligue 1 Uber Eats 23/24, from Lille's most influential players, Lucas Chevalier is the most used player in a total of 26 games (2340 min). Jonathan David has scored 15 goals, the most across Lille's squad. As for Lens, Brice Samba is the most used player in a total of 26 games (2340 min). Wesley Said is the current best scorer with 6 goals.

The last meeting between the two teams ended with a draw, 1-1. It is expected to be a thrilling clash, that can go either way.