Ligue 1 Regular Season - 2
Le Havre 1 - 2 FT Lens
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
W. Said 9'
R. Fofana (W. Said) 40'
45' F. Doucoure
HT
47' Arouna Sangante
↓ F. Sylla ↑M. Sangare 59'
Adrien Thomasson 60'
63' ↓ R. Ndiaye ↑A. Toure
63' ↓ F. Doucoure ↑Y. Namli
73' ↓ A. Samatta ↑F. Mambimbi
↓ R. Fofana ↑M. Guilavogui 73'
↓ F. Thauvin ↑F. Sotoca 73'
84' ↓ A. Sangante ↑S. Ebonog
84' ↓ Y. Kechta ↑G. Kyeremeh
↓ W. Said ↑A. Bulatovic 89'
FT
Player Cards
Season performance ratings for players in this match
Le Havre
Goalkeepers
M. Diaw 
ARCHITECT
1
Key Passes
1
Key Passes
0
Assists
22%
Pass Acc
Defenders
L. Nego 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
A. Sangante 
FRIENDLY FIRE
0
Mistake
0
Mistake
4
Fouls
6.9
Rating
G. Lloris 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
86%
Duel Win %
Y. Zouaoui
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
52%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
A. Seko 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
F. Doucoure
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
21%
Pass Acc
Y. Kechta
LATE SHIFT
6
Late Mins
6
Late Mins
84
Total Mins
84
Entry
R. Ndiaye
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
63
Total Mins
63
Entry
I. Soumare 
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Forwards
A. Samatta
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
BENCH
L. Mpasi-Nzau 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
G. Gomis
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Thiare
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
E. Youte Kinkoue
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Ebonog
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Toure
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
27
Total Mins
Started
Entry
G. Kyeremeh
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
F. Mambimbi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Y. Namli
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
27
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lens
Goalkeepers
R. Risser
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Midfielders
R. Aguilar 
SWEEPER
2
Cleanups
2
Cleanups
1
Interceptions
1
Blocks
A. Thomasson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
F. Sylla
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
59
Total Mins
59
Entry
D. Machado
SWEEPER
3
Cleanups
3
Cleanups
3
Interceptions
0
Blocks
Forwards
F. Thauvin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
73
Total Mins
73
Entry
W. Said 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
3
Shots
7.5
Rating
R. Fofana 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
BENCH
R. Gurtner
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
S. Abdulhamid
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Baidoo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Bermont
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Bulatovic
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
H. Ojediran
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Sangare
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
31
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Guilavogui
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
F. Sotoca
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24/08/2025 | Le Havre | 1 - 2 | Lens | Ligue 1 | Stade Océane |
| 01/03/2025 | Lens | 3 - 4 | Le Havre | Ligue 1 | Stade Bollaert-Delelis |
| 12/01/2025 | Le Havre | 1 - 2 | Lens | Ligue 1 | Stade Océane |
| 06/04/2024 | Lens | 1 - 1 | Le Havre | Ligue 1 | Stade Bollaert-Delelis |
| 20/10/2023 | Le Havre | 0 - 0 | Lens | Ligue 1 | Stade Océane |
| 17/12/2022 | Lens | 3 - 0 | Le Havre | Friendlies Clubs | Stade Bollaert-Delelis |
Le Havre Win
Lens Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 2 GD: +3
P: 2 GD: +2
P: 2 GD: +2
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 2 GD: +2
P: 2 GD: 0
P: 2 GD: -2
P: 2 GD: -2
P: 2 GD: -4
League Standings
P: 20 GD: +18
P: 19 GD: +26
P: 20 GD: +24
P: 20 GD: +13
P: 20 GD: +4
P: 20 GD: -1
P: 19 GD: +9
P: 20 GD: +8
P: 20 GD: -4
P: 20 GD: -1
P: 20 GD: -4
P: 20 GD: -5
P: 20 GD: -8
P: 20 GD: -13
P: 20 GD: -9
P: 20 GD: -17
P: 20 GD: -15
AI-powered match analysis and previews to help you decide which games are worth watching
Lens Snatches Victory at the Océane: A Harsh Lesson for Le Havre
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 45/100. In a battle of contrasts at Stade Océane, Lens clinches a 2-1 victory over Le Havre, inflicting a second consecutive defeat on the hosts in a match where balance tipped on clinical finishing rather than dominance.
Said's Early Penalty Sets the Tone
W. Said converts from the spot in the 9th minute, handing Lens an early advantage that could have suffocated Le Havre's ambitions. Yet the home side refuses to wilt. Commanding 57% possession, Le Havre unleashes a barrage: 18 shots to Lens's 6, a display of intensity that statistically should have overwhelmed the visitors. Fodé Doucoure embodies this Havrais fury, threading three key passes and finding the net at the 45th-minute mark to halve the deficit before the interval—a moment of defiance that proved too little, too late.
Fofana's Clinical Finish Seals It
Rayan Fofana drives the dagger home at the 40th minute, assisted by Said, giving Lens a commanding advantage they would not relinquish. Despite 24 combined shots and 9 on target, Le Havre's final pass betrays them repeatedly. Ruben Aguilar orchestrates Lens's defensive resilience with a composure that justifies his stellar 7.9/10 rating. The visitors prove ruthlessly efficient: 6 shots, 2 goals—a conversion rate that punishes profligacy.
Havrais Dreams Evaporate
Le Havre departs with bitter regret. Owning the ball at 57%, generating an intensity score of 7.7/10, yet losing 2-1—this is the story of a side that lacked the final ruthlessness. Two defeats in two matches and a goal difference of -3 sees them plunged into the relegation zone. For Lens, this victory consolidates a respectable mid-table position and proves that efficiency trumps ambition every time.
Key Questions
Why did Fodé Doucoure score despite Le Havre's dominance?
Doucoure capitalized on his relentless activity (3 key passes, 8.6/10 rating) to net at the 45th, symbolizing Havrais intensity that proved insufficient against Lens's clinical edge.
How did Lens win with so little possession?
Pragmatism and precision: 2 goals from 6 shots. Said's penalty and Fofana's finish exploited Havrais vulnerabilities with surgical accuracy.
How is the Futmetrix Score calculated?
The Futmetrix Score (0-100) combines multiple factors: match intensity, competitive balance, stakes importance, and entertainment value to help you decide if this match is worth watching.
Leaders Lens Look to Crush Le Havre Hopes
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 6/100. While framed as a high-stakes encounter for the hosts, the gulf in quality suggests Lens will look to extend their perfect run against a Le Havre side fighting for oxygen.
The Setup
The discrepancy in Form defines this clash at the Stade Océane on August 24, 2025. Lens arrives as the undisputed league leader, boasting a flawless five-match winning streak. Conversely, Le Havre sits precariously in 14th, desperate for a result to shift their momentum. The Stakes are high for the home side; they need points to avoid being sucked further down, but finding the right tactical Balance against a side that transitions as quickly as Lens will be a monumental task for the Norman outfit.
Key Battle
The match will likely be decided in the engine room where Rassoul Ndiaye attempts to disrupt the rhythm of the visitors. He faces a daunting task against Morgan Guilavogui, whose movement and clinical edge have been central to Lens's success. If the home midfield cannot contain these Stars, the defensive line will be exposed to constant pressure throughout the ninety minutes.
Our Prediction
Lens is expected to dominate proceedings through sustained possession and high pressing. With Ruben Aguilar providing width and defensive solidity, the visitors should find gaps in a tired Le Havre backline. We anticipate a controlled 2-0 victory for Lens, as their superior technical quality and winning habit prove too much for a struggling home side.
Key Questions
Should I watch this match?
Yes, to witness a league leader at the peak of their clinical efficiency.
What's the predicted outcome?
A comfortable 2-0 away win for Lens.
Where are Le Havre and Lens in the league table?
Lens is 1st in the standings; Le Havre is currently 14th.
What is Lens's current form?
Perfect, with five wins from their last five league outings.
Who is the in-form player to watch?
Rassoul Ndiaye (Le Havre) with 1 goals in 1 matches, averaging 7.5.
How is the Futmetrix Score calculated?
The Futmetrix Score (0-100) combines multiple factors: match intensity, competitive balance, stakes importance, and entertainment value to help you decide if this match is worth watching.