With just two matchdays remaining in the Ligue 1 season, the race for the French championship hangs in the balance. The PSG currently leads the table by six points, but the RC Lens still harbor mathematical hopes of pulling off an improbable title triumph. A win for the Sang et Or in this delayed fixture could narrow the gap to three points ahead of the final showdown, while a draw would all but seal the title for the Parisians. For the Lens players, this isn’t just another game—it’s their last-gasp opportunity to keep their championship dreams alive.
The stakes couldn’t be higher. While Luis Enrique’s side merely need a point to secure the crown, Pierre Sage’s men must deliver a victory to prolong the suspense. Failure to do so would leave them facing an uphill battle to overhaul a 15-goal deficit in the final match against Olympique Lyonnais. Beyond the league standings, the Artésiens are also eyeing a Coupe de France final on May 22, making squad fitness a top priority.
Key details for RC Lens vs PSG
Date: May 13
Kickoff: 9:00 PM (local time)
Venue: Stade Bollaert, Lens
Referee: To be confirmed
VAR: Active
TV broadcast: Ligue 1+, beIN SPORTS 1
Live streaming: Ligue 1+ (official site), beIN CONNECT
Predicted lineups
RC Lens (3-4-2-1 formation)
Manager: Pierre Sage
Likely starting XI: Risser – Ganiou, Baidoo, Sarr – Sima, Bulatovic, Haidara, Udol – Fofana, Saïd – Edouard
Absentees: Saud Abdulhamid (red card suspension), Jonathan Gradit, Régis Gurtner, Allan Saint-Maximin, Florian Thauvin (injuries)
PSG (4-3-3 formation)
Manager: Luis Enrique
Likely starting XI: Safonov – Mayulu, Zabarnyi, Beraldo, L. Hernandez – Lee, Vitinha, Ruiz – Mbaye, Ramos, Barcola
Absentees: Lucas Chevalier (muscle strain), Achraf Hakimi, Nuno Mendes, William Pacho (thigh injuries), Quentin Ndjantou, Warren Zaïre-Emery
How to watch the match live
Fans eager to catch every moment of this high-stakes encounter can tune in via Ligue 1+, available on major TV packages (Free, Orange, Bouygues, SFR) or through RMC Sport and DAZN. Alternatively, stream the game in real time on the official Ligue 1+ website or via beIN CONNECT.
Head-to-head and statistical outlook
The recent history between these sides favors the PSG, who have secured back-to-back victories over Lens, including a 1-2 triumph at Stade Bollaert. The only exception was a 0-0 draw in December 2024 during a Coupe de France clash, which Paris eventually won on penalties. This delayed Ligue 1 fixture promises fireworks as both teams fight for pride and points.
Latest betting odds for RC Lens vs PSG
- RC Lens win: 3.33
- Draw: 3.83
- PSG win: 1.90
Odds are accurate as of publication and subject to change.
