Lens will open their 2026-27 Champions League campaign on September 10 when they travel to Fortuna Arena to take on Slavia Prague on MD1.

Attacking Strength Key to Slavia Prague’s Chances

Jindřich Trpišovský’s Slavia Prague have enjoyed an excellent start to the new season, winning back-to-back clashes and avoiding defeat in their previous seven encounters.

Their main strength comes in their attacking output, as the Czech club have scored ten goals in their last four fixtures. Veteran striker Tomáš Chorý has been in great form in front of goal, netting three in as many appearances for Slavia Prague.

The hosts will have a couple of injuries to contend with this week, as Tomas Holes, Igoh Ogbu, and Youssoupha Sanyang are all absent.

Slavia Prague predicted lineup vs Lens (3-4-2-1): Markovic; Konecny, Zima, Chaloupek; Isife, Nowak, Sadilek, Kubiak; Sturm, Provod; Chorý

Lens Struggling in Early Weeks of Season

Matching last season’s performances after finishing second in Ligue 1 always seemed a huge challenge for Dino Toppmöller’s Lens. So far this term, they have been below the standard of last term, and they come into this Champions League opener having failed to win in two.

Back-to-back defeats against Lorient and Strasbourg have seen Lens concede three goals, and they have not scored more than once in four of their previous five. Florian Thauvin will be a crucial player in the final third after racking up five goal involvements in his last four appearances.

This week’s visitors will be without Maik Nawrocki, Samson Baidoo, and Jean-Clair Todibo due to injury.

Lens predicted lineup vs Slavia Prague (3-4-2-1): Risser; Antonio, Ganiou, Udol; Aguilar, Haidara, Titraoui, Skoras; Thauvin, Hazard; Sima

Slavia Prague vs Lens Prediction

  • Safe Tip: Over 1.5 Goals
  • Odds: 1.2 (22Bet)
  • 22Bet Booking Code: FVC63
  • Correct score prediction: Slavia Prague 2-1 Lens

Key stats:

  • Over 1.5 goals have been scored in six of the last eight matches involving Lens.
  • Slavia Prague have scored at least twice in each of their previous three fixtures.
  • Matches at Fortuna Arena have averaged 4.25 goals per game in 2026-27.

A high-scoring encounter is expected when Slavia Prague and Lens collide on Thursday. Over 1.5 goals have been netted in six of the previous eight matches that have involved Lens, with the French club conceding at least twice in three of their last five.

Slavia Prague’s attacking quality has seen them thrive in front of goal, with the team scoring at least twice in three straight encounters. Fortuna Arena is also a stadium that sees a high volume of goals, with the Czech venue averaging 4.25 goals per 90 in 2026-27.

Slavia Prague vs Lens Prediction, Value Tip

  • Value Tip: Slavia Prague
  • Odds: 2.54 (22Bet)
  • 22Bet Booking Code: RA563

A home victory looks like a standout value selection at 2.54 this Thursday. Slavia Prague have been in red-hot recent form, winning five of their last seven, and avoiding defeat in every match over that period.

They have also scored at least twice in every fixture except one over that time. Lens’ confidence will be low after consecutive defeats, while Slavia have excelled at home this season with three wins in four at Fortuna Arena.

Verdict: Over 1.5 Goals (1.2) — Slavia Prague 2-1 Lens