Lens vs PSG Ligue 1: Match Preview and Key Insights

Lens welcome Paris Saint Germain to Stade Bollaert-Delelis for a Ligue 1 Regular Season Round 29 fixture on May 13, 2026. Lens currently rank 2nd with 67 points from 32 matches, while Paris Saint Germain sit atop the table with 73 points. The match kicks off at 19:00 UTC.

Key Takeaways

• Lens are 2nd in Ligue 1 with 67 points; PSG lead with 73 points.
• Lens have won 3 of their last 5 matches (WDDWL).
• PSG have won 3 of their last 5 matches (WDWWL).
• PSG won the last meeting 2-0 in September 2025.

Recent Form

Lens arrive on a run of WDDWL in their last five matches. They beat Nantes 1-0 at home on May 8, drew 1-1 away at Nice on May 2, drew 3-3 away at Stade Brestois 29 on April 24, won 4-1 at home against Toulouse in the Coupe de France on April 21, and won 3-2 at home against Toulouse on April 17. Paris Saint Germain come in with a record of WDWWL. They beat Stade Brestois 29 1-0 at home on May 10, drew 1-1 away at Bayern München in the Champions League on May 6, drew 2-2 at home with Lorient on May 2, won 5-4 at home against Bayern München on April 28, and won 3-0 away at Angers on April 25.

Head-to-Head

The two sides have met five times in the available data. Their most recent encounter was on September 14, 2025, when Paris Saint Germain won 2-0 at Parc des Princes. On January 18, 2025, PSG won 2-1 at Stade Bollaert-Delelis. In the Coupe de France on December 22, 2024, the match ended 1-1 at Lens. On November 2, 2024, PSG won 1-0 at home. On January 14, 2024, PSG won 2-0 away at Lens.

Players to Watch

Lens have several players listed as missing: S. Abdulhamid (red card), J. Gradit (thigh injury), R. Gurtner (muscle injury), and A. Saint-Maximin (questionable, injury). Paris Saint Germain have a lengthy injury list: L. Chevalier (muscle injury), A. Hakimi (thigh injury), Lee Kang-In (ankle injury), N. Mendes (thigh injury), Q. Ndjantou (muscle injury), W. Pacho (thigh injury), and W. Zaire-Emery (back injury).

Standings & Context

Paris Saint Germain lead Ligue 1 with 73 points from 32 matches (23 wins, 4 draws, 5 losses) and a goal difference of +44. Lens are 2nd with 67 points (21 wins, 4 draws, 7 losses) and a goal difference of +29. This is a top-of-the-table clash in Round 29 of the regular season.

Kickoff Info

The match kicks off at 19:00 UTC on May 13, 2026, at Stade Bollaert-Delelis. It is part of Ligue 1 Regular Season Round 29.

FAQ

When is the Lens vs Paris Saint Germain match?

The match is on May 13, 2026, with kickoff at 19:00 UTC.

Where is the match being played?

The match is at Stade Bollaert-Delelis, the home stadium of Lens.

What are the league positions of Lens and PSG?

Lens are 2nd with 67 points; PSG are 1st with 73 points in Ligue 1.