RC Lens – Toulouse FC: a place in the final is on the line at Stade Bollaert-Delelis 
The winner will book a spot in the Coupe de France final. The home side got past Lyon in the last round. Toulouse brushed Marseille aside in style. The visitors will be keen to put Friday’s collapse against these same Lens players behind them.
Lens’ hard edge 
The coach has a side full of belief right now. Qualification was settled on penalties not long ago. The home team are on three straight wins at home. They have scored 11 goals in that spell. Their defence has conceded just one first-half goal in this tournament. Recent head-to-head form also tilts heavily in the hosts’ favour. Lens wiped out a two-goal deficit against Toulouse on Friday. Reaching the final is the big aim as the season winds down.
Toulouse face a defensive test 
The manager will want a response from his men on the road. Toulouse are shipping far too many goals away from home. They have won three of their four away cup games. Toulouse’s attack often comes alive late in matches this year. Their cup record against this opponent is spotless. The staff are expected to set up a compact defensive block. Qualification will hinge on how well the visitors cope in the duels.
Likely line-ups
Lens : Risser ; Baidoo, Ganiou, Sarr ; Aguilar, Bulatovic, Thomasson, Udol ; Thauvin, Said ; Edouard
Visiting team : Restes ; Cresswell, Koumbassa, Nicolaisen ; Sidibe, Casseres, Sauer, Methalie ; Russell-Rowe, Hidalgo ; Emersonn
Football prediction RC Lens vs Toulouse FC
Under 2.5 goals in the match
The huge stakes of a semi-final will inevitably blunt the attacking intent. Fear of losing will outweigh any real ambition early on.
The away side will not want to leave gaps against the home forwards. Defensive solidity will be the top priority for both managers.
This one should, logically, stay low-scoring on Tuesday night.
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