PSG vs Lens : Preview, Prediction & How To Watch

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PSG's first game back from the international break is a home encounter against Lens. Luis Enrique may not opt to go strong as his side has to face Atlanta just a few days later in the Champions League. Many of his players would have also have comeback from international duty with their country.

The midweek game is more important as the club will be eager to win the Champions League back to back. It is a feat that not many clubs can say they have achieved that is why it is something they will want to strive for.

The French champions were involved in a nine goal thriller in their last league game before the international break against Toulouse. This was a much needed performance as they flattered to deceive in their previous two league games Nantes (away) and Angers (home). Les Parisiens are looking to make it four wins on the trout when they plays Lens at home.

Here is our preview of PSG vs Lens for matchday 4 of the Ligue 1 season.

PSG vs Lens : Preview, Prediction & Lineups

When is kick off? Sunday 14th September, 2025

Where is it played? Parc Des Princes

What time is kick-off? 4:15 pm (UK) and 12:15 pm (USA)

Referee: Jeremie Pignard

How to watch PSG vs Lens on TV? If you want to stream it directly : Caliente TV, Amazon Prime Video (MX), Fanatiz USA, fuboTV, beIN SPORTS CONNECT, beIN SPORTS.

PSG team news

The French champions will be without three key players for the clash on Sunday. Ousmane Dembele (thigh) and Desire Doue (calf) were injured on international duty for France while Fabian Ruiz (muscle) got injured before the international break. Doue and Dembele's injuries angered the PSG fans as both were playing through injury for the French champions which indicates that they did not have to go on international break with Les Bleus.

Paris Saint Germain possible staring lineup: Chevalier; Hakimi, Marquinhos, Pacho, Mendes; Neves, Vitinha, Zaire-Emery; Barcola, Ramos, Kvaratskhelia

Lens team news

Lens is more fortunate when it comes to the injury front, which will make a tough task slightly easier. The only recorded injuries are Jhoanner Chavez and Odsonne Edouard.

Lens possible starting lineup: Risser; Gradit, Sarr, Udol; Aguilar, Sangare, Thomasson, Machado; Thauvin, Said; Fofana

Prediction : Paris Saint Germain 1-0 Lens

Lens don't have the best record against PSG as they have lost their last three games at the Parc Des Princes. This is a testament to PSG dominance over French football in the last 15 years .Don't expect the French champions to blow Lens out of the water as most players are coming back from international break and they will have on eye on the Champions League fixture this midweek.

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