A crucial contest in the lower half of the France National cup table takes place at Parc Olympique Lyonnais on 05 March 2026, where Lyon host Lens. Kickoff is scheduled for . With both sides currently battling near the relegation zone, this fixture could play an important role in the survival race.
Lyon prefer a system that balances attack and defence.
Lens rely on proactive attacking football.
Lyon are in solid form, consistently picking up results in recent matches. They remain reliable and consistent in recent games.
Likewise, Lens have shown strong momentum, remaining difficult to beat in recent weeks. The team should continue to build on their recent results.
Lens form remains fairly steady regardless of location.
Lyon have shown solid organisation at the back in recent matches. They look fairly disciplined in defence.
In contrast, Lens's defensive record has been inconsistent, with clean sheets hard to come by. There is room for improvement in their defensive setup.
Lens show only minor variation in defensive strength between home and away games.
Lyon regularly feature in high-scoring games. There is usually a good balance between attack and defence.
In contrast, Lens have been involved in matches with plenty of goals recently. Fans have been treated to plenty of action.
There is little change in goal frequency across venues for Lens.
Lyon show strong attacking consistency, rarely ending matches without a goal. Their forward line looks sharp and confident.
Also, Lens 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 Lens's scoring output across venues.
