Lens lineup @ Lille

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Lens' expected lineup at Lille, Fri 30 Oct, based on the XI they have started most this season (starts from 12 matches): Risser (12); Antonio (8), Aguilar (7); Udol (11), Thauvin (11), Cuisance (9), Titraoui (6), Haidara (6); Ivanović (7). Out: Ganiou, Sima. No fan has predicted this match yet. Last updated after the Paris FC match on 24 Oct.

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  • TRANSFERGurtner leaves29 Sep · Free agent
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Lens predicted lineup vs Lille

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Lens are without Ganiou and Sima away at Lille in the L1, so expect at least 2 changes. The XI they have started most often, usually a 3-4-2-1, across 12 official matches is: Risser in goal, a back three of Ganiou, Antonio and Aguilar, and Ivanović and Sima further forward. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now.

  1. DEFGaniouOut
  2. MIDUdol
  3. FWDSimaOut

Team news

  • Unavailable: Ganiou (Out), Sima (Out).
  • Most-used shape: 3-4-2-1 in 29 of the last 30 matches.
  • Sets up with a back three in 100% of matches.
  • Based on starts across 12 official matches this season.

Expected XI derived from official lineups we hold for Lens, not from a team sheet. Official lineups are released 20 to 60 minutes before kick-off.

Lens are 7th in the L1 on 13 points from 8 games. They have W3 D1 L1 in their last five.

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Dino Toppmöller
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Formation tendency
3-4-2-1most-used · 29 of last 30
3-4-2-1
97%
3-4-3
3%

Sets up with a back three in 100% of matches.

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Based on 12 official matches this season

The 11 players with the most starts across all official lineups this season.

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What is Lens's expected lineup?
Lens are without Ganiou and Sima away at Lille in the L1, so expect at least 2 changes. The XI they have started most often, usually a 3-4-2-1, across 12 official matches is: Risser in goal, a back three of Ganiou, Antonio and Aguilar, and Ivanović and Sima further forward. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now. Most-used XI (3-4-2-1): Risser, Ganiou (out), Antonio, Aguilar, Udol, Thauvin, Cuisance, Titraoui, Haidara, Ivanović, Sima (out).
Who started Lens' last match?
Lens' starting XI on 24 Oct 2026 in the Ligue 1 (3-4-2-1): R. Risser, Saud Abdulhamid, S. Baidoo, J. Todibo, R. Aguilar, M. Cuisance, A. Haidara, M. Udol, F. Thauvin, F. Sotoca, F. Ivanović.
What was Lens' last result?
Lens beat Paris FC 2–1 on 24 Oct 2026.
When did Lens last win?
Lens last won on 24 Oct 2026, beating Paris FC 2–1.
Who takes penalties for Lens?
F. Thauvin has taken the most penalties for Lens this season, scoring 3 of 3.
Who has made the most starts for Lens this season?
R. Risser leads with 12 starts for Lens across all competitions this season.
What formation does Lens use most often?
Lens have used a 3-4-2-1 in 12 of their 12 matches this season.
Which Lens goalkeeper has started the most this season?
R. Risser has made the most starts as goalkeeper for Lens this season, starting 12 matches.
Which Lens defender has started the most this season?
I. Ganiou has made the most starts as defender for Lens this season, starting 8 matches.
Which Lens midfielder has started the most this season?
F. Thauvin has made the most starts as midfielder for Lens this season, starting 11 matches.
Which Lens forward has started the most this season?
F. Ivanovic has made the most starts as forward for Lens this season, starting 7 matches.
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