Lens Challenges Ligue 1 with Solid Defense

Lens is 2nd in Ligue 1 with 70 points, after 22 wins, 4 losses and 8 draws in 34 games. The club won its last match 3-1 against Nice on May 22, 2026.

What explains this good form?

Lens' defense has been solid since the start of the season, with only 8 goals conceded. Only Paris Saint-Germain has done better, with 5 goals conceded.

Who are the key players in this defense?

Goalkeeper Brice Samba, who arrived in the offseason, has been decisive in many games. Central defender Kevin Danso, an Austrian international, has also been solid in duels and excellent in reading trajectories.

What are the upcoming challenges for Lens?

Franck Haise's team will have to face tough opponents, including Toulouse, to maintain its position in Ligue 1. Injured players, such as S. Baidoo, J. Gradit and R. Gurtner, will also need to be successfully replaced.