Lens vs Sporting CP: Confirmed Lineups & Game Prediction
Get the latest Lens vs Sporting CP confirmed lineups, team news, betting odds, and match prediction ahead of this major Champions League encounter.
Jade Griffiths - October 13, 2026, 11:38 AM EDT
2 minutesLens vs Sporting CP Confirmed Lineups
Competition | Champions League |
|---|---|
Game Date | October 13, 2026 |
Kickoff Time | 12:45 PM ET |
Stadium | Stade Félix Bollaert-Delélis |
The starting lineups for the Champions League fixture between Lens and Sporting CP have been confirmed.
Lens Starting Lineup
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Starting Lineup: Robin Risser, Kyllian Antonio, Ismaëlo Ganiou, Samson Baidoo, Michaël Cuisance, Amadou Haidara, Matthieu Udol, Saud Abdulhamid, Florian Thauvin, Junior Kadile, Franjo Ivanovic
Bench: 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 Lineup
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting Lineup: Kaique, Eduardo Quaresma, Maxi Araújo, Iván Fresneda, Gonçalo Inácio, Issa Doumbia, João Simões, Geny Catamo, Sergi Altimira, Nestory Irankunda, Luis Suárez
Bench: 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 deploy a 3-4-2-1 system with Robin Risser in goal shielded by central defenders Kyllian Antonio, Ismaëlo Ganiou, and Samson Baidoo. Saud Abdulhamid and Matthieu Udol provide width in the wing-back positions alongside Amadou Haidara and Michaël Cuisance in midfield. Florian Thauvin and Junior Kadile are stationed in advanced roles supporting Franjo Ivanovic in attack.
Sporting CP
Sporting CP line up in a 4-2-3-1 shape anchored by Kaique in goal and a back four of Iván Fresneda, Eduardo Quaresma, Gonçalo Inácio, and Maxi Araújo. Sergi Altimira and João Simões form the holding midfield duo, providing the platform for Geny Catamo, Issa Doumbia, and Nestory Irankunda to create behind focal point Luis Suárez.
Lens vs Sporting CP Same Game Parlay
The featured same-game parlay for this clash backs Sporting CP to secure an away win, alongside both teams to score. In the individual markets, the selection includes Luis Suárez to score anytime and defender Maximiliano Araújo to be shown a card.
Lens vs Sporting CP Prediction After Confirmed Lineups
Sporting CP enter this matchup with the edge in quality across the pitch, supported by their solid midfield spine and attacking firepower. While Lens carry considerable threat through Florian Thauvin and Franjo Ivanovic at home, the visitors are backed to come away with the win in an entertaining contest.
Score Prediction: 1-2
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