Today's game between Lens and Sporting CP will kick off at Oct 13, 2026, 12:45 p.m..
Lens vs Sporting CP is available to watch live in the United States via Fubo and DAZN. Check your preferred platform for regional availability and subscription details.
Lens host Sporting CP at the Stade Bollaert-Delelis in the UEFA Champions League, with both clubs looking to strengthen their position in the competition's league phase.
Lens come into this fixture under Yannick Cahuzac having shown they can compete at this level, but their domestic form in Ligue 1 has been a concern. Back-to-back league defeats earlier in the season exposed defensive fragility, and Cahuzac will need a sharper performance if Lens are to take points from a Sporting side currently sitting above them in the standings.
Sporting CP arrive in Lens in confident shape. Rui Borges has his side playing with purpose, and their 3-1 Champions League win over Galatasaray showed they are capable of handling the pressure of European nights. A 1-3 victory at Braga in Liga Portugal just days ago underlined that their form is no flash in the pan.
Sporting carry injury concerns into this match, with Nuno Santos and Rodrigo Zalazar both unavailable. Lens are also without Maik Nawrocki and Abdallah Sima, leaving both coaches to manage their squads carefully through a congested schedule.
In the Champions League standings, Sporting sit sixth while Lens are ninth, meaning the visitors have a chance to move further clear of the chasing pack while Lens need a result to keep their European ambitions alive.
For everything you need to know about how to watch Lens vs Sporting CP live, TV channel and stream options are listed below.
How to watch Lens vs Sporting CP with VPN
If you are travelling abroad or just want to access your usual streaming services from a different part of the world, you may run into geo-restrictions. This is where a Virtual Private Network (VPN) comes in handy.
A VPN, such as ExpressVPN, allows you to establish a secure, encrypted connection online. By virtually changing your location to a country where the game is being broadcast, you can bypass blackout restrictions and watch your favourite team live. A step-by-step guide is described later in this article, or you can also check out our guide to the best VPNs for streaming sports.
Team news & squads
Lens vs Sporting CP Probable lineups
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Lens boss Yannick Cahuzac is without Maik Nawrocki and Abdallah Sima through injury ahead of this match, with no suspensions affecting his selection. His projected XI lines up with Robin Risser in goal, a back line of Samson Baidoo, Pierre Ganiou, Kyllian Antonio, and Ruben Aguilar, while Franjo Ivanovic, Matthieu Udol, and Florian Thauvin provide the midfield shape, and Michael Cuisance, Yacine Titraoui, and Odsonne Edouard lead the attack.
Sporting CP manager Rui Borges is dealing with the absences of Nuno Santos and Rodrigo Zalazar, both ruled out through injury with no suspensions in the squad. Borges is expected to field Rui Silva in goal, with Eduardo Quaresma, Maximiliano Araujo, Georgios Vagiannidis, and Goncalo Inacio across the back four. Geny Catamo, Nestory Irankunda, Issa Doumbia, and Sergi Altimira are set to operate in midfield, with Flavio Goncalves and Luis Suarez leading the line.
Form
Lens have taken two wins, one draw, and two defeats from their last five matches across all competitions. Their most recent result was a 2-1 victory over Lyon in Ligue 1, and they also claimed a 3-2 away win against Slavia Prague in the Champions League. Their two defeats came against Monaco and Lorient in the league. Across those five matches, Lens have scored nine goals and conceded seven, a record that reflects both their attacking threat and defensive inconsistency.
Sporting CP have been in stronger form, winning three and drawing two of their last five outings without a defeat. Their most recent match ended in a 1-3 win at Braga in Liga Portugal, and they also beat Galatasaray 3-1 in the Champions League during that run. Two draws against Arouca and Famalicao were the only points dropped. Sporting have scored nine goals and conceded four across those five games, giving them a tighter defensive record than their opponents heading into this fixture.
Head-to-Head Record
No head-to-head data between Lens and Sporting CP has been provided for this fixture, and further historical record information is not available at this time.
Standings
| # | P | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | PTS | Form | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 | +5 | 3 | ||
| 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | +5 | 3 | ||
| 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | +4 | 3 | ||
| 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | +4 | 3 | ||
| 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | +3 | 3 | ||
| 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | +2 | 3 | ||
| 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | +2 | 3 | ||
| 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | +2 | 3 | ||
| 9 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | +1 | 3 | ||
| 9 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | +1 | 3 | ||
| 9 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | +1 | 3 | ||
| 12 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | +1 | 3 | ||
| 13 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | +1 | 3 | ||
| 13 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | +1 | 3 | ||
| 15 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | +1 | 3 | ||
| 16 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | +1 | 3 | ||
| 17 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | ||
| 17 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | ||
| 19 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | ||
| 19 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | ||
| 21 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 0 | ||
| 22 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 0 | ||
| 22 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 0 | ||
| 22 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 0 | ||
| 25 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 0 | ||
| 25 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 0 | ||
| 27 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 | ||
| 27 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 | ||
| 29 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | -2 | 0 | ||
| 29 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | -2 | 0 | ||
| 31 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -2 | 0 | ||
| 32 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | -3 | 0 | ||
| 33 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | -4 | 0 | ||
| 34 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | -4 | 0 | ||
| 35 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 | -5 | 0 | ||
| 36 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | -5 | 0 |
In the Champions League league phase, Sporting CP sit sixth and Lens ninth, meaning Sporting arrive with a chance to push further into the top half of the table while Lens are chasing the points needed to keep their European campaign on track.
Step-by-step VPN guide to watch Lens vs Sporting CP today
NordVPN- Download & Install: Sign up to ExpressVPN or another reputable VPN service (check out GOAL's guide here) and download the app on your device.
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- Start Streaming: Go to your broadcaster's website and app and enjoy the game.
How to watch on the Big Screen
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- Smart TVs & Fire Stick: Most Android-based TVs and devices like the Amazon Fire TV Stick or Google Chromecast with Google TV have native VPN apps. Simply search for your VPN provider in the app store on your TV, log in, and connect just like you would on your phone.
- Apple TV, Roku & Consoles: These devices often don't support direct VPN apps. The easiest workaround is to use Smart DNS (usually found in your VPN account settings) or Mirror/Cast the stream from your VPN-connected phone or laptop to your TV.