Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
Nathaniel Adjei 14'
24' ↓ Matthieu Udol ↑Souleymane Sagnan
26' Yassine Titraoui
HT
Mamadou Kone (Panos Katseris) 54'
60' ↓ Yassine Titraoui ↑Andrija Bulatović
61' ↓ Amadou Haidara ↑Michaël Cuisance
↓ Panos Katseris ↑Théo Le Bris 67'
↓ Mamadou Kone ↑Ibrahima Balde 67'
↓ Noah Mbamba ↑Arthur Avom 67'
70' ↓ Thorgan Hazard ↑Odsonne Édouard
70' ↓ Ruben Aguilar ↑Florian Sotoca
↓ Gabin Bernardeau ↑Isak Jensen 75'
77' Michał Skóraś
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Lens
Goalkeepers
Robin Risser 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Ruben Aguilar 
SWEEPER
4
Cleanups
4
Cleanups
3
Interceptions
1
Blocks
Pierre-Ismaëlo Ganiou 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
88%
Duel Win %
Kyllian Antonio
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
60%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Michał Skóraś
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yacine Titraoui
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
60
Total Mins
60
Entry
Amadou Haidara 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Matthieu Udol
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
24
Entry
Florian Thauvin 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
46%
Pass Acc
Thorgan Hazard
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
70
Total Mins
70
Entry
Forwards
Abdallah Sima
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
Mathieu Gorgelin 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Souleymane Sagnan 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Red Card
Mistake
Red Card
Mistake
2
Fouls
6.1
Rating
Jonathan Gradit
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Andrija Bulatović
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Mezian Mesloub
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Michaël Cuisance
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
29
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Florian Sotoca
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Odsonne Édouard
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Franjo Ivanović
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lorient
Goalkeepers
Yvon Mvogo 
OCTOPUS
6
Saves
6
Saves
0
Conceded
100%
Save %
Defenders
Dembo Sylla 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
3
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Montassar Talbi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nathaniel Adjei
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
71%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Noah Mbamba
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
3
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Noah Cadiou
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Arsène Kouassi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gabin Bernardeau
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
75
Total Mins
75
Entry
Jean-Victor Makengo
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
9
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Forwards
Panos Katseris 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
7.6
Rating
BENCH
Bingourou Kamara
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Alec Georgen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nosa Obaretin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Théo Le Bris
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Arthur Avom
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Souleymane Faye
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ibrahima Baldé
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Aiyegun Tosin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Isak Jensen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/14/2026 | Lorient | 2 - 1 | Lens | Ligue 1 | Stade du Moustoir |
| 11/02/2025 | Lens | 3 - 0 | Lorient | Ligue 1 | Stade Bollaert-Delelis |
| 05/03/2024 | Lens | 2 - 0 | Lorient | Ligue 1 | Stade Bollaert-Delelis |
| 11/04/2023 | Lorient | 0 - 0 | Lens | Ligue 1 | Stade du Moustoir - Yves Allainmat |
| 05/21/2023 | Lorient | 1 - 3 | Lens | Ligue 1 | Stade Yves Allainmat - Le Moustoir |
| 02/09/2023 | Lorient | 1 - 1 (PEN 2-4) | Lens | Coupe de France | Stade Yves Allainmat - Le Moustoir |
| 08/31/2022 | Lens | 5 - 2 | Lorient | Ligue 1 | Stade Bollaert-Delelis |
| 02/06/2022 | Lorient | 2 - 0 | Lens | Ligue 1 | Stade Yves Allainmat - Le Moustoir |
| 08/29/2021 | Lens | 2 - 2 | Lorient | Ligue 1 | Stade Bollaert-Delelis |
| 04/11/2021 | Lens | 4 - 1 | Lorient | Ligue 1 | Stade Bollaert-Delelis |
Lens Win
Lorient Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 3 GD: +4
P: 3 GD: +4
P: 3 GD: +4
P: 3 GD: +3
P: 3 GD: +2
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: 0
P: 3 GD: -3
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: -3
P: 3 GD: -2
P: 3 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
Lens
Lorient
Lens
Lorient
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Lorient Pull Off Massive Heist at Stade Bollaert-Delelis
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 36/100. A masterclass in soaking up pressure and striking with ultimate precision left the famously loud home faithful completely stunned in silence.
The Early Siege
A fiery atmosphere at Stade Bollaert-Delelis set the stage for what initially looked like a routine afternoon for Lens. The hosts emerged from the tunnel determined to dictate terms, and they controlled possession seamlessly during the opening exchanges. The off-the-charts Intensity perfectly captured the relentless wave of attacks from the home side, eventually racking up 18 total shots as they pinned their opponents deep in their own half. However, Lorient refused to buckle under the mounting pressure. Anchored by the commanding presence of M. Talbi in central defense, the visitors formed an impenetrable wall. They absorbed the pressure flawlessly, frustrating the home attackers and turning the opening forty-five minutes into a fascinating tactical standoff where the heavy favourites simply could not find a breakthrough.
The Smash and Grab
The defining moment arrived in the 54th minute, turning the complexion of this encounter entirely on its head. Completely against the run of play, Lorient executed a ruthlessly surgical counter-attack that caught the hosts sleeping. Panos Katseris spotted a rare pocket of space in transition and delivered a perfectly weighted ball into the path of Mamadou Kone, who made absolutely no mistake with a clinical finish. This unexpected breakthrough skyrocketed the Upset Factor, instantly hushing the fervent home support. Lens immediately poured numbers forward looking for a rapid equalizer, but their creeping desperation quickly led to frustration. The hosts' discipline began to severely fracture under the pressure, eventually resulting in a straight red card that drastically handicapped their pursuit of a comeback.
A Goalkeeping Masterclass
Down a man and desperately chasing a deficit, the hosts were forced to throw all caution to the wind. This is precisely where Y. Mvogo elevated his individual performance to heroic status. The visiting goalkeeper proved to be an absolute colossus between the posts, registering six crucial, high-level saves to deny wave after wave of increasingly frantic attacks. Despite the underlying metrics suggesting a skewed Balance of attacking opportunities heavily tilted in favour of the hosts, the sheer resilience shown by the visitors secured a massive three points on the road. This legendary smash-and-grab victory breathes vital new life into their early-season campaign, while serving as a harsh, unforgiving reality check for a home side that wasted far too many chances.
Key Questions
How did Lorient pull off this shock result?
Lorient relied on an impenetrable defense led by M. Talbi, a clinical 54th-minute counter-attack from Mamadou Kone, and six massive saves from goalkeeper Y. Mvogo.
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 Lorient's Sluggish Start
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 34/100. The early-season gap in quality makes this a predictable affair rather than a gripping tactical contest.
The Setup
Early season encounters often lack definition, and this Gameweek 3 clash on September 05, 2026, at Stade Bollaert-Delelis is no exception. Lens sit comfortably mid-table, while visitors Lorient are already languishing near the bottom of the Ligue 1 standings. A low Stakes rating reflects the lack of immediate pressure for either side at this nascent stage of the campaign, but the visible gap in quality is captured by a rather modest Balance score. With the hosts boasting a heavy probability advantage, their underlying Form is just robust enough to suggest they will completely dictate the tempo against a traveling side still hunting for a cohesive rhythm.
Key Battle
Up front for the home side, Franjo Ivanović brings a lethal attacking touch that the away defence must somehow find a way to neutralize. Meanwhile, Lorient will rely heavily on the industrious J. Makengo to anchor the midfield, break up passing lanes, and try to disrupt the relentless flow of the home team's attacking Stars.
Our Prediction
We expect a highly routine 2-0 victory for Lens. The home side will likely monopolize possession from the opening whistle, ruthlessly exploiting Lorient's defensive vulnerabilities through sustained wide attacks and crosses to secure a very comfortable win on home soil.