Get the confirmed Lens vs Sporting CP lineups, team news, and match prediction. Discover key starting XIs, tactical setups, and the latest betting odds.
Lens vs Sporting CP Confirmed Lineups
Competition | Champions League |
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Match Date | Tuesday 13 October 2026 |
Kick-off Time | 17:45 UK time |
Venue | Stade Félix Bollaert-Delélis |
The starting lineups for the Champions League fixture between Lens and Sporting CP have been confirmed.
Lens Starting XI
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Starting XI: Robin Risser, Kyllian Antonio, Ismaëlo Ganiou, Samson Baidoo, Saud Abdulhamid, Amadou Haidara, Michaël Cuisance, Matthieu Udol, Florian Thauvin, Junior Kadile, Franjo Ivanovic
Substitutes: Mezian Mesloub, Mathieu Gorgelin, Nidal Celik, Souleymane Sagnan, Andrija Bulatovic, Yacine Titraoui, Michal Skóras, Jean-Clair Todibo, Florian Sotoca, Odsonne Édouard, Ruben Aguilar, Thorgan Hazard
Sporting CP Starting XI
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI: Kaique, Iván Fresneda, Eduardo Quaresma, Gonçalo Inácio, Maxi Araújo, Sergi Altimira, João Simões, Geny Catamo, Issa Doumbia, Nestory Irankunda, Luis Suárez
Substitutes: Pedro Lima, Georgios Vagiannidis, Silas Andersen, Luís Guilherme, Rafael Nel, Jesse Derry, Fotis Ioannidis, Eduardo Felicíssimo, Ibrahima Ba, Flávio Gonçalves, Rui Silva, Moncef Zekri
Lens vs Sporting CP Immediate Reaction
Lens
Lens line up in a 3-4-2-1 formation, with Robin Risser starting in goal behind a defensive trio of Kyllian Antonio, Ismaëlo Ganiou, and Samson Baidoo. Saud Abdulhamid and Matthieu Udol occupy the wing-back berths to provide width outside Amadou Haidara and Michaël Cuisance, while Florian Thauvin and Junior Kadile feature in advanced midfield roles supporting lone striker Franjo Ivanovic.
Sporting CP
Sporting CP deploy a 4-2-3-1 setup, featuring Kaique between the posts protected by a back four of Iván Fresneda, Eduardo Quaresma, Gonçalo Inácio, and Maxi Araújo. Sergi Altimira and João Simões form the double pivot in central midfield, allowing Geny Catamo, Issa Doumbia, and Nestory Irankunda to create attacking opportunities behind centre-forward Luis Suárez.
Lens vs Sporting CP Reactive Bet Builder
Our reactive bet builder for this fixture features four selections: Sporting CP to win, Luis Suárez to score anytime, both teams to score, and Maxi Araújo to be shown a card.
Lens vs Sporting CP Prediction After Confirmed Lineups
Sporting CP head into the match as slight favourites following the confirmation of both starting lineups. With Luis Suárez leading the frontline alongside attacking threats Geny Catamo and Nestory Irankunda, the Portuguese visitors have sufficient firepower to navigate a competitive European away fixture against Lens.
Score Prediction: 1-2
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