Lorient has been struggling to win lately, drawing their last three games and losing the two before that. Lens has had mixed results, with two big wins but also a couple of losses and a draw in their recent matches. When these teams have met, their games have often been one-sided, with several high-scoring wins for Lens.

Looking at their current form and past meetings, this match is likely to be close, but Lens has a strong recent history in this fixture. Based on the facts, Lens is expected to win or the game will end in a draw.