Lens - Sporting Lisbon prediction 13 October 2026

Europe ยท UEFA Champions LeagueFinished
Lens
0:2
FT
Sporting Lisbon
Match Info
CompetitionUEFA Champions League ยท Europe
Start date
Kick-off
VenueStade Bollaert-Delelis, Lens
Capacity41,233
Surfacegrass
RefereeIgor Pajac
Recent Form
Lens
W
L
W
L
W
Sporting Lisbon
L
L
W
W
D
Recent matches ยท Lens
Ligue 1
Lens
Paris FC
21
W
UEFA Champions League
Club Brugge
Lens
30
L
Ligue 1
Troyes
Lens
13
W
UEFA Champions League
Lens
Sporting Lisbon
02
L
Ligue 1
Lens
Lyon
21
W
Ligue 1
Monaco
Lens
21
L
Ligue 1
Le Mans
Lens
22
D
UEFA Champions League
Slavia Praha
Lens
23
W
Ligue 1
Lens
Lorient
01
L
Ligue 1
Strasbourg
Lens
21
L
Ligue 1
Lens
Auxerre
52
W
Friendly Clubs
Lens
Sunderland
02
L
Friendly Clubs
Lens
Villarreal
31
W
Friendly Clubs
Lens
RC Sporting Charleroi
22
D
Cup
Lens
Nice
31
W
Recent matches ยท Sporting Lisbon
Primeira Liga
Sporting Lisbon
Academico Viseu
12
L
UEFA Champions League
Sporting Lisbon
LASK Linz
23
L
UEFA Champions League
Lens
Sporting Lisbon
02
W
Primeira Liga
Braga
Sporting Lisbon
13
W
Primeira Liga
Sporting Lisbon
Arouca
22
D
Primeira Liga
Famalicao
Sporting Lisbon
11
D
UEFA Champions League
Sporting Lisbon
Galatasaray
31
W
Primeira Liga
Sporting Lisbon
Nacional Madeira
20
W
Primeira Liga
Rio Ave
Sporting Lisbon
04
W
Primeira Liga
Sporting Lisbon
Alverca
31
W
Primeira Liga
Sporting Lisbon
Vitoria Guimaraes
32
W
Primeira Liga
Estrela Amadora
Sporting Lisbon
22
D
Friendly Clubs
Sporting Lisbon
Nottingham Forest
41
W
Friendly Clubs
Sporting Lisbon
Monaco
20
W
Friendly Clubs
Sporting Lisbon
Strasbourg
70
W
Lineups
Lens3-4-2-1
  • 21A. HaidaraM
  • 28J. KadileM
  • 10F. ThauvinM
  • 29F. Ivanoviฤ‡F
  • 14M. UdolM
  • 27M. CuisanceM
  • 6S. BaidooD
  • 40R. RisserG
  • 25I. GaniouD
  • 32K. AntonioD
  • 23Saud AbdulhamidM
Substitutes
  • 11O. ร‰douard
  • 20J. Todibo
  • 7F. Sotoca
  • 2R. Aguilar
  • 9T. Hazard
  • 8Y. Titraoui
  • 5A. Bulatoviฤ‡
  • 4N. ร„ยŒelik
  • 22M. Skรณraล›
  • 31S. Sagnan
  • 16M. Gorgelin
  • 38M. Soares
Sporting Lisbon4-2-3-1
  • 10Geny CatamoM
  • 72Eduardo QuaresmaD
  • 25Gonรงalo InรกcioD
  • 5Sergi AltimiraM
  • 77I. DoumbiaM
  • 19N. IrankundaM
  • 22Ivรกn FresnedaD
  • 30KaiqueG
  • 8Joรฃo SimรตesM
  • 97L. SuรกrezF
  • 20M. AraรบjoD
Substitutes
  • 13G. Vagiannidis
  • 7F. Ioannidis
  • 21Pedro Lima
  • 4S. Andersen
  • 9Rafael Ferreira Nel
  • 31Luis Guilherme
  • 28J. Derry
  • 55Ibrahima Ba
  • 73Eduardo Felicรญssimo
  • 1Rui Silva
  • 58Flรกvio Gonรงalves
  • 11M. Zekri
Timeline
  • 22'EventL. Suรกrez
  • 58'EventS. Baidoo
  • 58'EventF. Ivanoviฤ‡
Head-to-Head ยท summary
0
Lens
0
Draws
1
Sporting Lisbon
Previous meetings
UEFA Champions League
Lens
Sporting Lisbon
02
League Standings
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2Liverpool330012:7+59
3VfB Stuttgart32107:2+57
4Aston Villa22009:2+76
5Barcelona320111:6+56
6Manchester City32019:5+46
7Sporting Lisbon22005:1+46
8Arsenal FC22004:0+46
9Real Madrid22006:4+26
10Real Betis22006:4+26
11Borussia Dortmund32015:4+16
12Bayern Munich21108:3+54
13AS Roma31118:5+34
14Shakhtar Donetsk21104:2+24
15Atletico Madrid31114:3+14
16PSV Eindhoven31112:204
17Como 190721016:4+23
18Manchester United21014:2+23
19Villarreal31028:803
20Club Brugge21016:603
21Lens21013:4-13
22Napoli31025:7-23
23RB Leipzig21012:4-23
24Feyenoord21014:7-33
25Bodo/Glimt31024:9-53
26AEK Athens31023:8-53
27Fenerbahce30213:9-62
28Viking20114:6-21
29Slavia Praha30124:7-31
30Inter20024:6-20
31LASK Linz20023:7-40
32FC Porto30032:6-40
33LOSC Lille20022:6-40
34Galatasaray20022:7-50
35Slovan Bratislava30031:13-120
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Lens vs Sporting Lisbon Prediction (Oct 13)

Lens vs Sporting Lisbon prediction for the UEFA Champions League clash on October 13, 2026, at 17:45. Our analysis gives Sporting Lisbon a 40% chance of winning, Lens a 35% chance, and the draw a 25% probability. Read on for detailed betting tips, odds, and form analysis.

Team Form

Lens come into this match in poor domestic form. In their last five outings, they lost 2-1 to Monaco (Sep 18), drew 2-2 at Le Mans (Sep 13), won 3-2 at Slavia Praha in the Champions League (Sep 10), lost 1-0 at home to Lorient (Sep 5), and lost 2-1 at Strasbourg (Aug 29). That's one win, one draw, and three defeats, with the only victory coming in Europe.

Sporting Lisbon are in much better shape. They drew 2-2 at home to Arouca (Sep 19), drew 1-1 at Famalicao (Sep 13), beat Galatasaray 3-1 at home in the Champions League (Sep 9), defeated Nacional Madeira 2-0 at home (Sep 5), and thrashed Rio Ave 4-0 away (Aug 28). They are unbeaten in five, with three wins and two draws, scoring 12 goals and conceding just 4.

Head-to-Head Record

There is no head-to-head record between Lens and Sporting Lisbon, as the two sides have never faced each other in a competitive fixture. This will be their first meeting.

Win Probability: Lens or Sporting Lisbon?

We calculate the win probabilities based on bookmaker odds and recent form. The implied odds from bookmakers (2.62 home, 3.90 draw, 2.68 away) give Lens a slight edge at around 38%, but Sporting's superior form adjusts the probabilities. Our final assessment:

  • Lens win: 35%
  • Draw: 25%
  • Sporting Lisbon win: 40%

Sporting Lisbon's unbeaten run and Lens's poor results tip the balance, despite Lens playing at home. Therefore, Sporting Lisbon is the more likely winner.

Odds & Match Prediction

The best available odds for this match are 2.62 for a Lens win, 3.90 for a draw, and 2.68 for a Sporting Lisbon victory. Bookmakers see this as a tight contest, with Lens marginally favored. However, taking into account the teams' form, we predict an away win for Sporting Lisbon. A low-scoring match is possible, but Sporting's attacking form suggests they could score at least once. Our betting tip: back Sporting Lisbon to win or draw on the double chance.

Lens vs Sporting Lisbon โ€” FAQ

Who will win Lens vs Sporting Lisbon?
Sporting Lisbon has a 40% chance of winning, Lens has a 35% chance, and the draw is at 25%. Based on recent form, Sporting Lisbon is the most likely winner.
What is the win probability for Sporting Lisbon?
Sporting Lisbon has a 40% win probability. This is based on their strong unbeaten run (three wins, two draws) and Lens's struggles, with only one win in five matches.
When is the Lens vs Sporting Lisbon match?
The match is scheduled for October 13, 2026, at 17:45 local time (UTC+1). It is a UEFA Champions League fixture.
What are the odds for Lens vs Sporting Lisbon?
The odds are approximately 2.62 for a Lens win, 3.90 for a draw, and 2.68 for a Sporting Lisbon victory. These odds imply a very close contest.
Have Lens and Sporting Lisbon played each other before?
No, Lens and Sporting Lisbon have never met in a competitive match. This will be their first head-to-head encounter.
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