The fight to avoid relegation continues in the France National cup when Lens welcome Toulouse to Stade Bollaert-Delelis on 21 April 2026. Kickoff is at , with both clubs aware of the importance of this match encounter as the season approaches its decisive phase.
Lens prefer systems with three central defenders.
Toulouse operate with a flexible back three.
Lens have shown strong momentum, remaining difficult to beat in recent weeks. They remain reliable and consistent in recent games.
Meanwhile, Toulouse have shown mixed form recently, alternating between good and poor performances. Inconsistency has been a recurring theme recently.
Toulouse form remains fairly steady regardless of location.
Lens have struggled to maintain consistent defensive solidity. There is room for improvement in their defensive setup.
Similarly, Toulouse's defensive record has been inconsistent, with clean sheets hard to come by. Concentration at the back will be key.
Toulouse show only minor variation in defensive strength between home and away games.
Lens's matches have been highly entertaining, with goals flowing freely. Fans have been treated to plenty of action.
In contrast, Toulouse have often featured in open games with several goals. There is usually a good balance between attack and defence.
Only small differences appear in Toulouse's match tempo home versus away.
Lens have consistently managed to find the net in recent matches. Their forward line looks sharp and confident.
Likewise, Toulouse have been highly reliable in attack, finding the net in almost every recent match. Opponents are under constant pressure when facing their attack.
There is little difference in Toulouse's scoring output across venues.
