PSG Aims to Extend Lead as Lens Seeks Redemption in Ligue 1 Clash

LENS, France — Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) will look to maintain their dominance in Ligue 1 as they face Lens on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, at the Stade Bollaert-Delelis. The match, set for a 5 p.m. CET kickoff, pits the league leaders against a Lens side hoping to reignite their European qualification hopes.

PSG, under the guidance of manager Luis Enrique, enters the game with a seven-point lead at the top of the table. Despite a shaky 4-2 French Cup win against fifth-tier Espaly earlier in the week, the Parisians remain unbeaten in Ligue 1 this season, boasting 43 points from 13 wins and four draws. Their last league outing saw them secure a 2-1 victory over Saint-Etienne.

Lens, managed by Will Still, ended a three-game winless streak with a 2-1 victory over struggling Le Havre last weekend. The win moved them to seventh place in the standings, just one point behind sixth-placed Lyon. However, history is not on their side: Lens have beaten PSG only twice in their last 22 meetings across all competitions, with both victories coming at home.

“We know the challenge ahead,” said Still. “PSG is a formidable opponent, but we’re focused on building momentum after last week’s win.”

PSG’s firepower will be led by Ousmane Dembele and Bradley Barcola, who have each scored 10 league goals this season. Lens, meanwhile, will rely on the likes of Florian Sotoca and Wesley Said to break down PSG’s defense.

The match will be broadcast live on BeIN Sports in the U.S., with streaming options available through platforms like YouTube TV, Sling TV, and Fubo. For fans in Canada, Fubo Canada holds exclusive streaming rights, while UK viewers can access the game via Ligue 1 Pass.

PSG’s unbeaten run and strong away form make them favorites, but Lens will aim to capitalize on home advantage and recent momentum to pull off an upset.