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This RC Lens vs Sporting CP head-to-head preview arrives ahead of the two sides’ UEFA Champions League league-phase fixture on 13 October 2026, with every figure below current as of 11 October 2026. RC Lens sit 10th of 36 teams in this season’s Champions League league phase after winning their opening fixture, while Sporting CP are 6th of 36 following a win of their own in matchday one.
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Head-to-Head Record
RC Lens and Sporting CP have no recorded meetings between them in the available data, so there is no past head-to-head record to draw on for this fixture. With no shared history to lean on, current form and each side’s position in this season’s Champions League league phase carry more weight here than any previous meeting could.
RC Lens: Recent Form
RC Lens arrive on a W W L D W L run across their last six matches, taking three wins, one draw and two losses while scoring 10 and conceding 8, for a points-per-game of 1.67. One of those six matches, a 2-0 win over Standard Liege, was an International Club Friendly rather than a competitive fixture, so that result should be read apart from their competitive form. RC Lens kept one clean sheet and were held scoreless once in that span; their most recent outing was a 2-1 win over Lyon, preceded by that friendly victory against Standard Liege.
| Date | Venue | Opponent | Competition | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-09 | H | Lyon | French Ligue 1 | 2-1 | W |
| 2026-10-02 | H | Standard Liege | International Club Friendly | 2-0 | W |
| 2026-09-18 | A | AS Monaco | French Ligue 1 | 1-2 | L |
| 2026-09-13 | A | Le Mans | French Ligue 1 | 2-2 | D |
| 2026-09-10 | A | SK Slavia Praha | UEFA Champions League | 3-2 | W |
| 2026-09-05 | H | Lorient | French Ligue 1 | 0-1 | L |
Sporting CP: Recent Form
Sporting CP go into this meeting unbeaten in their last six matches, winning four and drawing two without defeat, scoring 15 and conceding just 5, for a points-per-game of 2.33. They kept two clean sheets in that span and failed to score in none of those six matches. Their most recent match was a 3-1 win away at Sporting Braga, following a 2-2 draw at home to FC Arouca.
| Date | Venue | Opponent | Competition | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-09 | A | Sporting Braga | Portuguese Primera Liga | 3-1 | W |
| 2026-09-19 | H | FC Arouca | Portuguese Primera Liga | 2-2 | D |
| 2026-09-13 | A | FC Famalicao | Portuguese Primera Liga | 1-1 | D |
| 2026-09-09 | H | Galatasaray | UEFA Champions League | 3-1 | W |
| 2026-09-05 | H | Nacional da Madeira | Portuguese Primera Liga | 2-0 | W |
| 2026-08-28 | A | Rio Ave | Portuguese Primera Liga | 4-0 | W |
Form and Record at a Glance
- RC Lens and Sporting CP have no recorded meetings in the available data, so this fixture opens their head-to-head record.
- RC Lens have taken 3 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses from their last six matches (1.67 points per game), a run that includes one friendly fixture.
- Sporting CP are unbeaten in their last six matches, winning four and drawing two for 2.33 points per game.
- Sporting CP have kept two clean sheets in that span and have not failed to score once; RC Lens have one clean sheet and were shut out once.
- RC Lens sit 10th of 36 teams and Sporting CP 6th of 36 in this season’s Champions League league phase, both having won their opening fixture.
How RC Lens and Sporting CP Compare
Sporting CP’s recent numbers outstrip those of RC Lens across the board: a higher points-per-game (2.33 vs 1.67), more goals scored (15 vs 10) and fewer conceded (5 vs 8) over the same six-match window. In this season’s Champions League league phase, Sporting CP also hold the better position, 6th of 36 against RC Lens’ 10th of 36, though both sides opened their campaign with a win.
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FAQ
How many times have RC Lens and Sporting CP met before?
There are no recorded meetings between RC Lens and Sporting CP in the available data, so this fixture carries no head-to-head history.
What is RC Lens’ current form?
RC Lens have won three, drawn one and lost two of their last six matches (W W L D W L), scoring 10 goals and conceding 8 for a points-per-game of 1.67; one of those six was a friendly against Standard Liege.
What is Sporting CP’s current form?
Sporting CP are unbeaten in six matches (W D D W W W), with four wins and two draws, scoring 15 and conceding 5 for a points-per-game of 2.33.
When do RC Lens and Sporting CP play, and where do they stand in the Champions League?
The two sides meet on 13 October 2026 in the UEFA Champions League. RC Lens are 10th of 36 teams and Sporting CP are 6th of 36 after one round, with both having won their opening fixture.