Ligue 1 Regular Season - 11
Lens 3 - 0 FT Lorient
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
6' O. Edouard (M. Sangare)
39' Mamadou Sangare
HT
59' ↓ M. Sangare ↑A. Bulatovic
62' Jonathan Gradit
↓ A. Avom ↑N. Cadiou 65'
↓ M. Bamba ↑P. Pagis 65'
71' ↓ F. Thauvin ↑M. Guilavogui
71' ↓ O. Edouard ↑R. Fofana
↓ T. Le Bris ↑J. Mvuka Mugisha 75'
↓ A. Tosin ↑S. Soumano 75'
77' W. Said (M. Udol)
82' ↓ R. Aguilar ↑S. Abdulhamid
82' ↓ W. Said ↑F. Sotoca
↓ D. Karim ↑J. Makengo 82'
Laurent Abergel 85'
89' S. Baidoo (A. Bulatovic)
FT
Player Cards
Season performance ratings for players in this match
Lens
Goalkeepers
R. Risser 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
2
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
Midfielders
R. Aguilar 
LATE SHIFT
8
Late Mins
8
Late Mins
82
Total Mins
82
Entry
M. Sangare 
SWEEPER
2
Cleanups
2
Cleanups
1
Interceptions
1
Blocks
A. Thomasson 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
38%
Pass Acc
M. Udol 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
7.3
Rating
Forwards
F. Thauvin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
71
Total Mins
71
Entry
W. Said 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
O. Edouard 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
BENCH
R. Gurtner 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
D. Machado
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Abdulhamid
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Bulatovic 
SUPER SUB
0
Impact
0
Impact
31
Minutes
7.3
Rating
A. Bermont
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
F. Sotoca
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Sima
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Guilavogui
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Fofana
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lorient
Goalkeepers
Y. Mvogo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Igor Silva
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Talbi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Yongwa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
T. Le Bris
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
75
Total Mins
75
Entry
A. Avom
SWEEPER
2
Cleanups
2
Cleanups
2
Interceptions
0
Blocks
L. Abergel 
MAGNET
88
Activity
88
Activity
79
Passes
9
Duels
A. Kouassi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
B. Kamara
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
N. Adjei
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
B. Meite
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
N. Cadiou
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
25
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Makengo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Mvuka Mugisha
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Bley
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
P. Pagis
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
25
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Soumano
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/05/2024 | Lens | 2 - 0 | Lorient | Ligue 1 | Stade Bollaert-Delelis |
| 04/11/2023 | Lorient | 0 - 0 | Lens | Ligue 1 | Stade du Moustoir - Yves Allainmat |
| 21/05/2023 | Lorient | 1 - 3 | Lens | Ligue 1 | Stade Yves Allainmat - Le Moustoir |
| 09/02/2023 | Lorient | 1 - 1 | Lens | Coupe de France | Stade Yves Allainmat - Le Moustoir |
| 31/08/2022 | Lens | 5 - 2 | Lorient | Ligue 1 | Stade Bollaert-Delelis |
| 06/02/2022 | Lorient | 2 - 0 | Lens | Ligue 1 | Stade Yves Allainmat - Le Moustoir |
| 29/08/2021 | Lens | 2 - 2 | Lorient | Ligue 1 | Stade Bollaert-Delelis |
| 11/04/2021 | Lens | 4 - 1 | Lorient | Ligue 1 | Stade Bollaert-Delelis |
| 13/09/2020 | Lorient | 2 - 3 | Lens | Ligue 1 | Stade Yves Allainmat - Le Moustoir |
Lens Win
Lorient Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 11 GD: +12
P: 11 GD: +14
P: 11 GD: +7
P: 11 GD: +10
P: 11 GD: +6
P: 11 GD: +4
P: 11 GD: +6
P: 11 GD: 0
P: 11 GD: +2
P: 11 GD: +1
P: 11 GD: -2
P: 11 GD: -4
P: 11 GD: -4
P: 11 GD: -7
P: 11 GD: -7
P: 11 GD: -12
P: 11 GD: -16
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 Crushes Lorient: The Divide Between Ambition and Survival
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 45/100. This 3-0 demolition exposes the chasm between a title contender and a team drowning in the relegation mire.
Early Dominance Sets the Tone
Lens imposed their intensity from the opening whistle. O. Edouard broke the deadlock in the 6th minute—assisted by M. Sangare—and the narrative was written. With 58% possession and nine shots, the hosts turned Stade Bollaert-Delelis into an impregnable fortress. Lorient, languishing 16th with just nine points from eleven matches, never found the balance needed to resist this relentless pressure.
The Substitute's Killer Touch
Introduced at the 59th minute, A. Bulatovic shifted the momentum decisively. His assist for W. Saïd at 77 minutes sealed the outcome, before S. Baidoo added gloss with a 89th-minute finish. Three goals from three clinical chances: this is the ruthlessness of a team brimming with confidence. Lorient mustered 12 shots—only three on target—but lacked the precision and defensive organisation to threaten.
Stakes: Title Race vs. Survival
Beyond the scoreline, this fixture crystallises the gulf between contenders and the condemned. Lens consolidates 3rd place on 22 points, maintaining a commanding 13-point buffer over their visitors. The 13 corners Lens won underscored their dominance, whilst Robin Risser required only three saves—testament to a watertight defence (89% pass accuracy). For Lorient, this rout deepens the relegation battle: with a form line of LDLDL, the Merlus must respond immediately or risk the drop.
Key Questions
What made Samson Baidoo the Man of the Match?
A 9.7 rating: he sealed victory with a 89th-minute goal and delivered flawless defending throughout.
What does this mean for Lens's season?
Lens solidifies 3rd place and proves they possess the steel required to challenge for the title.
How did substitute Bulatovic change the game?
Introduced at 59 minutes, he provided the decisive assist and injected attacking verve into Lens's play.
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.
Lens: A Leader’s Charge for the Title
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 35/100. This match serves as a crucial litmus test for Lens' maturity as they look to maintain their grip on the top spot.
The Setup
Stade Bollaert-Delelis prepares for a clash where Lens intends to demonstrate why they are the current pace-setters. Boasting a flawless Form with five straight wins, the home side has turned their stadium into a fortress, winning 80% of their fixtures there this season. The Stakes couldn't be higher for the hosts in this title race; any slip-up would offer hope to the chasing pack. Conversely, Lorient arrives sitting 15th, struggling for consistency and facing a daunting Balance of power that heavily favors the league leaders. For Lens, this is about clinical execution and maintaining momentum.
Key Battle
The tactical heart of the game features Adrien Thomasson against Arsène Kouassi. Thomasson has been the primary architect for the home side, racking up 4 assists through brilliant vision. Kouassi, Lorient's highest-rated performer, will be tasked with anchoring the midfield and disrupting the supply lines. If the Stars of the Lens attack are to shine, Thomasson must first win this direct confrontation in the center of the park.
Our Prediction
Expect Lens to dominate possession from the whistle, utilizing the width of the pitch to stretch a vulnerable Lorient defense. A 3-0 victory for the hosts is the likely outcome. Odsonne Édouard is expected to find the net early, forcing Lorient to overextend, which will inevitably lead to further goals as Lens exploits the space behind.
Key Questions
Should I watch this match?
Yes, if you want to see the league leaders in peak clinical form.
What's the predicted outcome?
A comfortable 3-0 win for Lens.
Where are Lens and Lorient in the league table?
Lens is currently 1st in Ligue 1, while Lorient sits in 15th place.
What is Lens's current form?
Lens is currently enjoying a five-match winning streak.
Who is the in-form player to watch?
Odsonne Édouard is the man in form with 3 goals in 5 matches and a 7.1 rating.
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.