Lens lineup today vs Lyon

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Lens' expected lineup vs Lyon, Fri 9 Oct, based on the XI they have started most this season (starts from 7 matches): Risser (7); Udol (7), Ganiou (5), Antonio (5), Sagnan (3); Cuisance (5); Thauvin (7), Ivanović (4), Skóraś (4). Out: Titraoui, Sima. Only 1 fan has predicted so far, so this is not a fan pick yet. Last updated after the Monaco match on 18 Sep.

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Lens predicted lineup vs Lyon

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Lens are without Titraoui and Sima at home to Lyon in the L1, so expect at least 2 changes. The XI they have started most often, usually a 3-4-2-1, across 7 official matches is: Risser in goal, a back four of Udol, Ganiou, Antonio and Sagnan, and Thauvin, Sima, Ivanović and Skóraś further forward. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now.

  1. DEFUdol
  2. MIDTitraouiOut
  3. FWDSimaOut

Team news

  • Unavailable: Titraoui (Out), Sima (Out).
  • Most-used shape: 3-4-2-1 in 28 of the last 30 matches.
  • Sets up with a back three in 100% of matches.
  • Based on starts across 7 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 15th in the L1 on 4 points from 5 games. They have W1 D1 L3 in their last five.

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3-4-2-1most-used · 28 of last 30
3-4-2-1
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3-4-3
7%

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

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What is Lens's expected lineup today?
Lens are without Titraoui and Sima at home to Lyon in the L1, so expect at least 2 changes. The XI they have started most often, usually a 3-4-2-1, across 7 official matches is: Risser in goal, a back four of Udol, Ganiou, Antonio and Sagnan, and Thauvin, Sima, Ivanović and Skóraś further forward. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now. Most-used XI (3-4-2-1): Risser, Udol, Ganiou, Antonio, Sagnan, Cuisance, Titraoui (out), Thauvin, Sima (out), Ivanović, Skóraś.
Who started Lens' last match?
Lens' starting XI on 18 Sept 2026 in the Ligue 1 (3-4-2-1): R. Risser, K. Antonio, J. Todibo, M. Udol, R. Aguilar, Mezian Mesloub, M. Cuisance, J. Kadile, F. Thauvin, A. Haidara, A. Sima.
What was Lens' last result?
Lens lost to Monaco 1–2 on 18 Sept 2026.
When did Lens last win?
Lens last won on 10 Sept 2026, beating Slavia Praha 3–2.
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?
F. Thauvin leads with 7 starts for Lens across all competitions this season.
What formation does Lens use most often?
Lens have used a 3-4-2-1 in 7 of their 7 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 7 matches.
Which Lens defender has started the most this season?
M. Udol has made the most starts as defender for Lens this season, starting 7 matches.
Which Lens midfielder has started the most this season?
M. Cuisance has made the most starts as midfielder for Lens this season, starting 5 matches.
Which Lens forward has started the most this season?
F. Thauvin has made the most starts as forward for Lens this season, starting 7 matches.
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