With just two matchdays remaining in the Ligue 1 season, the PSG hold a six-point lead over RC Lens, making them firm favorites to seal another domestic title. While a mathematical catastrophe would be required for Luis Enrique‘s side to be dethroned, the Sang et Or still harbor faint hopes of pulling off the unthinkable.
For RC Lens, this rescheduled fixture represents their final opportunity to keep their championship dreams alive. A victory would trim the deficit to three points ahead of the final round, where they face Olympique Lyonnais. Meanwhile, the Paris Saint-Germain merely need a draw to clinch the trophy.
Eager to catch every moment of this high-stakes showdown? Here’s everything you need to know about how to watch the match, along with the most reliable legal streaming platforms.
Lens vs PSG: essential match details
- Date: Wednesday, May 13
- Kickoff: 9:00 PM CEST
- Venue: Stade Bollaert, Lens
- Referee: To be announced
- VAR: Available
- TV broadcast: Ligue 1+, beIN SPORTS 1
- Live streaming: Ligue 1+, beIN CONNECT
- Betting odds: 3.30 (Lens win) / 3.83 (Draw) / 1.90 (PSG win)
Lens’s title hopes hinge on this clash
The RC Lens squad trails the PSG by six points with two games left. To snatch the title, they’d need to win both matches while their rivals suffer defeats. Currently, the Sang et Or must overturn a daunting 15-goal goal difference.
Though mathematically out of title contention, RC Lens are focused on avoiding injuries ahead of their Coupe de France final on May 22. Safeguarding their squad’s fitness is now their top priority as they aim for silverware.
Key absentees for this fixture include Saud Abdulhamid (suspended), and injured players Jonathan Gradit, Régis Gurtner, Allan Saint-Maximin, and Florian Thauvin.
Lens’s probable starting XI (3-4-2-1):
Coach: Pierre Sage
XI: Risser – Ganiou, Baidoo, Sarr – Sima, Bulatovic, Haidara, Udol – Fofana, Saïd – Edouard
PSG’s double mission: secure the title and avoid injuries
The Paris Saint-Germain stand on the brink of another Ligue 1 triumph, but their eyes are already set on the Champions League final against Arsenal on May 30. Manager Luis Enrique will prioritize avoiding any setbacks that could jeopardize their European ambitions.
Injury concerns loom large, with Lucas Chevalier, Achraf Hakimi, Nuno Mendes, William Pacho, Quentin Ndjantou, and Warren Zaïre-Emery all sidelined for this match.
PSG’s probable starting XI (4-3-3):
Coach: Luis Enrique
XI: Safonov – Mayulu, Zabarnyi, Beraldo, L. Hernandez – Lee, Vitinha, Ruiz – Mbaye, Ramos, Barcola
How to watch Lens vs PSG live in France
This crucial Ligue 1 encounter will air live on Ligue 1+, available via major TV providers (Free, Orange, Bouygues, SFR) and streaming platforms like RMC Sport or DAZN. Alternatively, tune in to beIN SPORTS 1. For online viewing, the match streams on Ligue 1+’s official website and the beIN CONNECT app.
Head-to-head: PSG’s recent dominance over Lens
The Paris Saint-Germain have won their last two meetings with RC Lens, including a 1-2 victory at the Stade Bollaert. Their most recent clash—a Coupe de France tie in December 2024—ended level after 90 minutes, with PSG prevailing in extra time.
Betting preview: Lens vs PSG odds
- RC Lens win: 3.33
- Draw: 3.83
- PSG win: 1.90
Odds are subject to change and were correct at the time of writing.
