RC Lens vs Olympique Lyon LIVE in Ligue 1: Preview, Squad News and Dream11 Prediction, RCL vs LYN live streaming, follow for live updates. Olympique Lyon will be travelling to Lens to face RC Lens on Saturday, February 19.
When and where will the match take place?
RC Lens will be hosting Olympique Lyon at the Estadio Bollaert-Delelis in Lens, France on Saturday, February 19. Moreover, the Ligue 1 game will begin at 09:30 PM.
Live Streaming Details
Reliance-backed Viacom 18 has obtained the rights to telecast and stream Ligue 1 in India. VH1 channel will broadcast the full 2021-22 French football season in India. The channel is available on the various DTH platforms.
RCL vs LYN LIVE: Preview
RC Lens are coming into this fixture after winning against Bordeaux on Sunday. Moreover, they are sitting at the eighth position of the table with 36 points in 24 games. RC Lens have three wins and two losses in the last five games.
Olympique Lyon are coming into this fixture after winning against Nice on Sunday. Moreover, they are sitting at the seventh position of the table with 37 points in 24 games. Olympique Lyon have four wins and one loss in the last five games.
RCL vs LYN LIVE: Squad News
RC Lens
Wesley Said is unavailable due to a hamstring injury. While Jonathan Gradit is unavailable due to a calf injury. However, Yannick Cahuzac will be returning from suspension.
Olympique Lyon
Rayan Cherki, Rayan Cherki, Jason Denayer and Lenny Pintor will miss out due to injuries. Moreover, even Moussa Dembele will be unavailable due to suspension.
Predicted XI
RC Lens
Wuilker Farinez (GK); Jonathan Gradit, Kevin Danso, Facundo Medina; Jonathan Clauss, Przemysław Frankowski, Cheick Doucoure, Wesley Fofana; Florian Sotoca, Ignatius Ganago, Arnaud Kalimuendo.
Olympique Lyon
Anthony Lopes (GK); Leo Dubois, Thiago Mendes, Castello Lukeba, Emerson; Tino Kadewere, Tanguy Ndombele, Romain Faivre, Lucas Paqueta, Houssem Aouar; Karl Toko Ekambi.
RCL vs LYN LIVE: Head to Head stats
Both the teams have faced each other 31 times in the history of the competition. Moreover, Olympique Lyon have 18 wins while RC Lens have five wins.
Players to watch out
Arnaud Kalimuendo (RC Lens)
The French footballer has gone on to score 7 goals in 18 matches so far. Arnaud Kalimuendo will be a crucial player for RC Lens.
Karl Toko Ekambi (Olympique Lyon)
Karl Toko Ekambi will be leading the attack for Olympique Lyon in the absence of Moussa Dembele. He has scored six goals in 18 games so far.
RC Lens vs Olympique Lyon: Dream11 Prediction
Goalkeeper: Wuilker Farinez
Defenders: Kevin Danso, Facundo Medina, Leo Dubois, Castello Lukeba
Midfielders: Przemysław Frankowski, Cheick Doucoure, Lucas Paqueta, Houssem Aouar (VC)
Forwards: Arnaud Kalimuendo, Karl Toko Ekambi (C)
The12thMan Prediction: RC Lens 2-1 Olympique Lyon
RC Lens are likely to win the tough fixture against Olympique Lyon on Saturday.