Saturday evening, the Stade Bollaert-Delelis promises an incandescent atmosphere for this Lens – OM which looks like a summit. Only two points separate the two teams, and an Artesian victory would propel them ahead of Marseille in the standings. For OM, leader before the day, it is above all a question of bouncing back after a frustrating defeat in the Champions League against Sporting CP.
OM promises a reaction after Lisbon
The week started well for the Phocaeans, who had five consecutive victories in all competitions. But the expulsion of Emerson and the disillusionment in Lisbon (1-2) tarnished the dynamic. Roberto De Zerbi, lucid about his errors, expects a response of pride. Greenwood (6 goals in L1), Paixão (scorer in C1) and the young Robinio Vaz could make the difference up front, even if uncertainty hovers over Aubameyang's tenure.
Buoyed by a series of four matches without defeat, Lens is regaining color. His derby win against Lille (3-0) made an impression, as did the return of Deiver Machado in defense. At home, the Sang et Or have three victories in a row, with a high and aggressive game played by Pierre Sage. In conference, he displayed his ambitions, while slipping an unexpected dig at De Zerbi, evoking a disappointing meeting dating back to 2016.
Thauvin returns to the Vélodrome.
Thauvin's return to his training club
Expected, scrutinized, perhaps decisive: Florian Thauvin faces OM for the first time since his return to Ligue 1. A regular starter since August, he is gaining momentum in the right lane and has already scored twice. Pierre Sage is counting on him to make an impression in a meeting with a particular flavor. Opposite, De Zerbi was cautious: “He’s a different player, we’ll have to be vigilant.”
| 🗓️ Practical information: Lens vs OM | |
|---|---|
| 📅 Date | Saturday October 25, 2025 |
| 🕘 Time | 9:05 p.m. (French time) |
| 🏟️ Stadium | Bollaert-Delelis Stadium (Lens) |
| 📺 Broadcaster in France | League 1+ |
| 💻 Streaming in France | Amazon Prime Video, DAZN |
| 🏆 Competition | 9th day – Ligue 1 |
The eleven of the Lens – OM match
Lens: Risser – Gradit, Baidoo, Sarr – Aguilar, Thomasson, Sangaré, Udol – Thauvin, Saïd – Edouard.
OM: Rulli – Pavard, Aguerd, Balerdi, Emerson – Vermeeren, Højbjerg – Greenwood, O'Riley, Paixão – Vaz.
| 🌍 Where to watch the match around the world | |
|---|---|
| 🇫🇷France | Ligue 1+, Amazon Prime, DAZN |
| 🌍MENA | BeIN Sports MENA 4, BeIN Connect, TOD |
| 🇵🇱 Poland | Eleven Sports 4 |
| 🇵🇹 Portugal | Sports TV 3 |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | DAZN (streaming) |
| 🇷🇺 Russia | Okko Prime Sport |
| 🇧🇦 Balkans | Arena Sports 3 |
| 🌍 French-speaking Africa | TV5 World Africa |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | Prime Video |
