Olympique Lyonnais vs RC Lens Prediction 4 March 2026
Added on 03 March, 2026
Next Thursday, the Coupe de France quarterfinal brings together two ambitious sides as Lyon host Lens in what promises to be a tightly contested clash.
Lyon arrive after seeing their impressive 13-match winning streak come to an end with consecutive league defeats against Strasbourg (1–3) and Marseille (2–3). Despite that dip, they remain third in Ligue 1 and have looked sharp in the cup, dispatching Saint-Cyr Collonges (3–0), Lille (2–1), and Laval (2–0) with authority.
Lens, meanwhile, navigated a relatively forgiving path to this stage, overcoming Feignies-Aulnoye (3–1), Sochaux (3–0), and Troyes (4–2), avoiding top-flight opposition along the way. In Ligue 1 they sit second, although recent setbacks against Monaco (2–3) and a draw with Strasbourg (1–1) have slowed their momentum.
Both teams are evenly matched on paper, but defensive solidity has dipped on both sides in recent weeks. With attacking quality present in each squad and vulnerabilities at the back, this quarterfinal has all the ingredients for an open contest. Goals at both ends look a strong possibility in what should be an entertaining encounter.
Both teams to score 1.59