Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
15' Noa Boissé
Michaël Cuisance 20'
28' Jean Vercruysse
32' Adil Bourabaa
44' Lucas Calodat (Adil Bourabaa)
45' ↓ Noa Boissé ↑Djibril Sidibé
↓ Michaël Cuisance ↑Amadou Haidara 45'
↓ Odsonne Édouard ↑Franjo Ivanovic 45'
↓ Michał Skóraś ↑Mezian Soares Mesloub 45'
Abdallah Sima 45'+2
HT
Franjo Ivanovic (Ruben Aguilar) 51'
Florian Thauvin 53'
↓ Jonathan Gradit ↑Jean-Clair Todibo 55'
65' ↓ Lucas Bretelle ↑Alexandre Lauray
65' ↓ Dame Gueye ↑Habib Diallo
65' ↓ Jean Vercruysse ↑Daouda Traore
↓ Abdallah Sima ↑Thorgan Hazard 76'
77' ↓ Samuel Yohou ↑Raul Torrente Navarro
Thorgan Hazard 78'
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Le Mans
Goalkeepers
Ewan Hatfout 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Noa Boisse
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
46
Total Mins
45
Entry
Samuel Yohou
LATE SHIFT
13
Late Mins
13
Late Mins
77
Total Mins
77
Entry
Harold Voyer 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
56%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Lucas Bretelle 
SWEEPER
3
Cleanups
3
Cleanups
3
Interceptions
0
Blocks
Rayan Bamba
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Bourabaa 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Jean Vercruysse 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Lucas Calodat
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Forwards
Louis Mafouta
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dame Gueye
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
65
Total Mins
65
Entry
BENCH
Nicolas Kocik 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Yasser Larouci
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Djibril Sidibé
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Raúl Torrente
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alexandre Lauray
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
25
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Daouda Traoré
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
25
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Habib Diallo 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Billal Brahimi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Antoine Rabillard
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lens
Goalkeepers
Robin Risser
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Kyllian Antonio
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
67%
Duel Win %
Jonathan Gradit
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Michał Skóraś
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
46
Total Mins
45
Entry
Midfielders
Ruben Aguilar 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
50%
Pass Acc
Andrija Bulatović
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
42%
Pass Acc
Michaël Cuisance
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
46
Total Mins
45
Entry
Matthieu Udol
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Florian Thauvin
SWEEPER
4
Cleanups
4
Cleanups
1
Interceptions
3
Blocks
Abdallah Sima
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Forwards
Odsonne Édouard
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
46
Total Mins
45
Entry
BENCH
Mathieu Gorgelin
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Nidal Čelik
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jean-Clair Todibo
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Amadou Haidara
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
44
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Thorgan Hazard
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mezian Mesloub
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Franjo Ivanović
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Junior Kadile
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Florian Sotoca
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/27/2019 | Le Mans | 1 - 2 | Lens | Ligue 2 | MMArena (Le Mans) |
| 05/24/2013 | Le Mans | 2 - 1 | Lens | Ligue 2 | MMArena (Le Mans) |
| 07/28/2012 | Lens | 2 - 2 | Le Mans | Ligue 2 | Stade Félix Bollaert (Lens) |
| 04/06/2012 | Lens | 1 - 3 | Le Mans | Ligue 2 | Stade Félix Bollaert (Lens) |
| 11/26/2011 | Le Mans | 0 - 1 | Lens | Ligue 2 | MMArena (Le Mans) |
Le Mans Win
Lens Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 4 GD: +5
P: 4 GD: +4
P: 4 GD: +3
P: 4 GD: +4
P: 4 GD: +4
P: 4 GD: +1
P: 4 GD: 0
P: 4 GD: 0
P: 4 GD: 0
P: 4 GD: +1
P: 4 GD: -1
P: 4 GD: -5
P: 4 GD: 0
P: 4 GD: -1
P: 4 GD: -6
P: 4 GD: -2
P: 4 GD: -3
League Standings
P: 5 GD: +5
P: 5 GD: +8
P: 5 GD: +5
P: 5 GD: +4
P: 5 GD: -1
P: 5 GD: +1
P: 5 GD: +1
P: 5 GD: 0
P: 5 GD: 0
P: 5 GD: -5
P: 5 GD: -1
P: 5 GD: -1
P: 5 GD: -2
P: 5 GD: -3
P: 5 GD: 0
P: 5 GD: -7
P: 5 GD: -1
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Le Mans
Lens
Le Mans
Lens
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
MMArena Madness: Super-Sub Salvages Point for Lens
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 75/100. This breathless four-goal thriller showcased immense tactical resilience, proving early-season Ligue 1 fixtures can deliver peak drama.
The Early Blitz
Le Mans edged possession early on, immediately asserting their structural authority on the pitch. The hosts drew first blood when Adil Bourabaa found the back of the net with precision in the 32nd minute. Surfing that wave of momentum, Bourabaa turned provider just before the break, setting up Lucas Calodat to double their advantage. The sheer Intensity of the hosts' attacking surges left the visitors looking completely disjointed and desperate for the halftime whistle.
The Tactical Pivot
The entire complexion of the match shattered in first-half stoppage time. Abdallah Sima struck a massive psychological blow, pulling one back for Lens and shifting the pitch's Balance completely. The manager's halftime roll of the dice proved to be a masterstroke. Introducing Franjo Ivanovic instantly revitalised the away side's frontline. Just six minutes into the second half, Ivanovic latched onto a clinical pass from Ruben Aguilar to drill home the equaliser, completely erasing the hosts' hard-earned supremacy.
The Dramatic Finale
The final half-hour descended into a relentless, end-to-end exchange of heavy blows. A staggering 27 combined shots turned the penalty areas into a chaotic shooting gallery. The Stakes skyrocketed in the 78th minute when Thorgan Hazard seemingly won a penalty, only for VAR to dramatically intervene and overturn the on-field decision. Despite a barrage of 12 total corners signaling immense set-piece pressure, neither defensive line cracked again. Escaping this early hole avoids a major Upset Factor for the visitors, leaving Lens sitting 11th while Le Mans languish in 15th.
Key Questions
How did VAR change this match?
In the 78th minute, VAR dramatically overturned a penalty initially awarded to Thorgan Hazard, denying Lens a golden opportunity to snatch a late victory.
How did Le Mans complete the comeback from behind?
Le Mans actually surrendered a commanding 2-0 first-half lead, as it was Lens who successfully orchestrated the impressive two-goal comeback to secure the draw.
How did substitute F. Ivanović change the game?
Introduced right at halftime, Ivanović made an instant and decisive impact by scoring the crucial equalising goal in the 51st minute.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Lens Look to Capitalize on Early Season Jitters
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 24/100. A tepid mid-table clash early in the campaign offers little broader drama but serves as a crucial foothold for the victors.
The Setup
When Le Mans welcome Lens to the Stade Marie-Marvingt this September 13, 2026, fans shouldn't expect fireworks. A low Stakes rating reflects the early nature of Matchday 4, with both clubs languishing in the bottom half of the table. The hosts boast a dreary Form rating, completely winless and desperate for a spark. The Balance tilts heavily toward the visitors, who arrive as clear favorites to dictate the tempo and control territory. While the match lacks overarching tension, a modest sprinkle of Stars in the attacking thirds means defensive lapses will be ruthlessly punished.
Key Battle
The hosts will lean entirely on Louis Mafouta to stretch the away defense and provide an out-ball. It is up to Ismaelo Ganiou and the Lens rearguard to keep him quiet. If Mafouta gets isolated, Lens will easily suffocate the home side's transition attempts.
Our Prediction
Lens take this 2-0. The visitors will starve Le Mans of the ball, forcing errors in deep areas before punishing them methodically.