On Saturday afternoon, Lens hosts Lille at the Stade Bollaert-Delelis in Ligue One as the two teams do battle in the French top flight.
The home team are currently in fourth place in the Ligue One table, two points behind second-place Marseille in the fight for the second automatic Champions League spot in the French top flight. They are also six points clear of fifth-place Rennes.
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Franck Haise’s team's recent form has been unconvincing, as they have won just one of their last four matches in all competitions. Even worse for their Champions League chances, Lens has won just once in their previous six matches in Ligue One.
Despite their recent underwhelming general form, Lens have a formidable recent home record, as they have won 11 of their last 12 home matches in Ligue One. They have also scored at least two goals on home soil in four of their previous six league games.
LOSC are sixth-place in the table and just two points adrift of the European spots. A victory in this derby would move Paulo Fonseca’s team to within two points of the home team in the table.
The visitor's recent league form has been decent, as they have won three of their last four league matches, including last time out when they defeated Brest 2-1. The game also saw Lille score at least two goals for the third time in four Ligue One outings.
Lille have been poor travellers of late, winning three of their last nine away games in the French top-flight. A 4-3 defeat at PSG in their last league game means that they have won just one of their previous four league matches on their travels.
Forebet predicts that Lens will continue their good home form in the French top flight and record a victory in a high-scoring encounter.