As the French Ligue 1 season approaches its climax, the upcoming clash between RC Lens and Paris Saint-Germain takes center stage. With just two matchdays remaining, the Parisians hold a six-point advantage, yet nothing is mathematically secured until the final whistle blows. The Sang et Or still harbor ambitions of dethroning the league leaders, though the odds remain steep.
For Lens, this delayed fixture represents their final lifeline to keep the title race alive. A victory would reduce the gap to three points before the last weekend showdown against Olympique Lyonnais. Meanwhile, PSG need only a draw to secure their place at the summit once more. The stakes couldn’t be higher as both sides prepare for what promises to be a gripping encounter.
Key details for the Lens vs PSG showdown
Here’s everything you need to know to follow the action live:
- Date: Wednesday, May 13
- Kick-off time: 9:00 PM local time
- Venue: Stade Bollaert, Lens
- Referee: To be announced
- VAR: Confirmed
Where to watch on TV and stream live
The match will be broadcast live on Ligue 1+ across major French TV providers (Free, Orange, Bouygues, SFR). It will also be available on beIN SPORTS 1. For streaming options, tune in via the Ligue 1+ website or the beIN CONNECT platform.
Match odds and betting insights
The latest betting markets suggest:
- RC Lens victory: 3.30
- Draw: 3.83
- PSG victory: 1.90
These odds are subject to change as kick-off approaches.
Team news: Lens and PSG lineups
RC Lens – probable starting XI (3-4-2-1)
Under the guidance of manager Pierre Sage, the Sang et Or are expected to field:
Risser – Ganiou, Baidoo, Sarr – Sima, Bulatovic, Haidara, Udol – Fofana, Saïd – Edouard
Notable absences include Saud Abdulhamid (suspended), and injured players Jonathan Gradit, Régis Gurtner, Allan Saint-Maximin and Florian Thauvin.
Paris Saint-Germain – probable starting XI (4-3-3)
With Luis Enrique at the helm, the capital club is likely to deploy:
Safonov – Mayulu, Zabarnyi, Beraldo, L. Hernandez – Lee, Vitinha, Ruiz – Mbaye, Ramos, Barcola
Key players sidelined for this match include Lucas Chevalier (muscle injury), Achraf Hakimi, Nuno Mendes, William Pacho, Quentin Ndjantou and Warren Zaïre-Emery.
Form guide and head-to-head
PSG have claimed victory in their last two meetings with Lens, including a 1-2 win at Stade Bollaert. Their most recent encounter in December 2024 ended in a draw after regulation, before a Parisian triumph in extra time.
As both teams look ahead to this decisive fixture, their focus remains on securing maximum points while minimizing injury risks ahead of upcoming cup finals.