French Ligue 1
2026-02-07 - Lens vs Rennes
A Sports Betting Pick by ArmchairPunter
Football : France: Ligue 1
Venue: Stade Bollaert-Delelis
Saturday 7th January 2026, 1600hrs (GMT)
In-form hosts, Lens, will be looking to further extend their winning momentum in the French top flight on Saturday afternoon when Pierre Sage’s side take on fellow top six opponents, Rennes, when the two teams face off at the Stade Bollaert-Delelis.
Despite slipping to a 3-1 loss away from home at Marseille in Ligue 1 towards the end of January, the overall picture certainly paints a rosy outlook for Lens who have collected no fewer than 12 wins within their last 13 matches in all competitions, including winning their last six home games overall on the trot.
This season’s scintillating form overall has helped surprise package Lens into 2nd place in the Ligue 1 table and being just two points behind the leaders PSG, the hosts are the closest rivals to the domestic top flight title heading into this weekend’s action.
Rennes meanwhile have had to endure a four-match winless run which includes three defeats as Habib Beye’s side find themselves clinging onto the last of the European spots ahead of this upcoming tough trip to the Stade Bollaert-Delelis to take on a Lens outfit brimming with confidence.
A disappointing 1-1 draw at home with Ligue 1 strugglers Le Havre was followed by back-to-back league defeats to Lorient and Monaco along with a heavy 3-0 loss away from home at Marseille in the Coupe de France.
Rennes had previously picked up eight wins in their preceding nine games in all competitions but that form has since seemingly deserted the visitors in addition to possessing an indifferent looking away record that stands at 3-4-3 11/20.
The Betting Verdict
Lens are unbeaten in their last 11 meetings against Rennes.
The Pick :
Lens 1-0 Rennes
