Toulouse vs Lens Prediction & Betting Tips (28 January)

Victorious in the last Coupe de France, Toulouse will not defend its title until the end. Indeed, TFC was knocked out on penalties on Sunday by a surprising team from Rouen during the 1/16 finals. This elimination confirmed the difficulties encountered by this team this season which is only in 14th position in the ranking with only one point ahead of the play-off. Hanging at home by Rennes 0-0, the Violets had been beaten before Christmas by AS Monaco 1-2 but they found a smile again by winning by a short header against a direct opponent in the race to maintain, Metz, during the last day 0-1. Rather interesting on the European scene, however, Toulouse will face Benfica next month in the Europa League play-offs. Opposite, Lens was not able to confirm after its excellent season last year when the club had took 2nd final place in Ligue 1 behind PSG.

Too quickly left behind in the race for the podium, Racing is still chasing points to try to regain contact with the European places. But since their last success against Reims 2-0, the Artésiens were beaten in Nice before the holidays 2-0 then they were dominated by PSG 0-2 on the last day. In the meantime, they were also eliminated from the Coupe de France by AS Monaco on penalties. Note that next month, the Artésiens will face Friborg in the Europa League play-offs.

The long-term injured Moroccan Aboukhlal (3 goals), the right-back Desler, the Australian international Genreau and the little-used Keben are still not available to their coach, all injured. On the other hand, the now often starting winger Dönnum makes his return after being suspended in the cup while the striker Bangré and the important Logan Costa, Moussa Diarra and Franck Magri (4 goals) are competing in the CAN with their selection respective. On the other hand, Dutch neo-international Dallinga, who is the top scorer in this team with 5 goals in Ligue 1 and 10 in all competitions, is very present. Most often confined to the bench, striker Begraoui was once again loaned to Pau like last year. Winger Babicka arrived from Aris Limassol and winger Gboho from Cercles Bruges. Sent off against PSG, senior defender Gradit received a 2-match suspension and will be missing this Sunday. The essential Frankowski piston is also suspended. Still in the recovery phase, the long-term injured Cabot is still absent, as are the defensive executives Aguilar and Machado.

Midfielder Abdul Samed could make his return after being eliminated from the CAN but not his midfield colleague Mendy and striker Guilavogui who are still in the running. Finally, replacements Khusanov and Oscar Cortes play the Asian Cup and the pre-Olympic tournament respectively. The replacement goalkeeper Farinez has left the club. In the tough since his arrival at Bollaert, the striker Wahi (2 goals in L1) is in competition at the forefront by Saïd (4 goals). Note the arrival of left back Jhoanner Chavez from Bahia, which could push Haïdara towards FC Nantes. Another left-back, Maouassa, is also expected to leave the club.