Ligue 1 Regular Season - 1
Lens 0 - 1 FT Lyon
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
34' Samson Baidoo
42' Malang Sarr
G. Mikautadze (M. Fofana) 45'
HT
Saël Kumbedi 56'
57' ↓ R. Fofana ↑F. Thauvin
Abner Vinícius 61'
↓ S. Kumbedi ↑K. Merah 66'
76' ↓ D. Machado ↑A. Bermont
85' ↓ R. Aguilar ↑S. Abdulhamid
86' ↓ W. Said ↑F. Sotoca
↓ G. Mikautadze ↑A. Karabec 90'+2
↓ M. Fofana ↑P. Sulc 90'+2
Adam Karabec 90'+4
FT
Player Cards
Season performance ratings for players in this match
Lens
Goalkeepers
R. Risser 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Midfielders
R. Aguilar 
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
33%
Pass Acc
A. Thomasson
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
45%
Pass Acc
A. Diouf 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
D. Machado 
PROVOCATEUR
5
Fouls Won
5
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Forwards
W. Said 
NPC
86
Minutes
86
Minutes
8%
Pass Acc
6.9
Rating
M. Guilavogui
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Fofana
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
BENCH
R. Gurtner 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
S. Abdulhamid
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
I. Ganiou
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Bulatovic
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
H. Ojediran
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
F. Sylla
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Bermont
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
F. Sotoca
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
F. Thauvin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
33
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lyon
Goalkeepers
R. Descamps
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
S. Kumbedi
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Clinton Mata
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
3
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
M. Niakhate 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
75%
Duel Win %
Abner Vinicius
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Midfielders
T. Morton
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
T. Tessmann 
SWEEPER
4
Cleanups
4
Cleanups
1
Interceptions
3
Blocks
A. Maitland-Niles
SWEEPER
2
Cleanups
2
Cleanups
2
Interceptions
0
Blocks
C. Tolisso
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
41%
Pass Acc
M. Fofana 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
7
Rating
Forwards
G. Mikautadze 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
4
Shots
7.6
Rating
BENCH
L. Diarra
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
R. Kluivert
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
N. Tagliafico
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Karabec
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
K. Merah
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. de Carvalho
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
P. Sulc
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Moreira
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Gomes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/05/2025 | Lyon | 1 - 2 | Lens | Ligue 1 | Groupama Stadium |
| 15/09/2024 | Lens | 0 - 0 | Lyon | Ligue 1 | Stade Bollaert-Delelis |
| 03/03/2024 | Lyon | 0 - 3 | Lens | Ligue 1 | Groupama Stadium |
| 02/12/2023 | Lens | 3 - 2 | Lyon | Ligue 1 | Stade Bollaert-Delelis |
| 12/02/2023 | Lyon | 2 - 1 | Lens | Ligue 1 | Groupama Stadium |
| 02/10/2022 | Lens | 1 - 0 | Lyon | Ligue 1 | Stade Bollaert-Delelis |
| 19/02/2022 | Lens | 1 - 1 | Lyon | Ligue 1 | Stade Bollaert-Delelis |
| 30/10/2021 | Lyon | 2 - 1 | Lens | Ligue 1 | Groupama Stadium |
| 03/04/2021 | Lens | 1 - 1 | Lyon | Ligue 1 | Stade Bollaert-Delelis |
Lens Win
Lyon Win
Draw
League Standings
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
Mikautadze's Surgical Strike Ends Lens's Opening Hopes at the Death
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 39/100. A single, clinical finish at the stroke of half-time proves decisive as Lyon steal victory from Lens at Stade Bollaert-Delelis, a crushing blow for a side already staring at the abyss.
Relentless Intensity, Wasteful Finishing
The intensity never relents: 29 combined shots, 20 corners, a bombardment on both goal-lines. Lens, commanding possession at 55%, unleash 18 attempts—yet Rémy Descamps stands immovable. The Lyon goalkeeper produces four vital saves, turning every Lens assault into despair. Morgan Guilavogui orchestrates the home attack with a key pass, but the final touch betrays them.
The Turning Point: 45+1
Then it happens. In the final breath of the first half, G. Mikautadze receives a delivery from M. Fofana and strikes with assassin's precision. The ball screams past the goalkeeper. Lens, who had dominated the match, are punished for profligacy. The balance shifts irrevocably: Lyon require only one clinical moment to control the narrative.
Nightmare Scenario for Lens
This defeat catapults Lens into crisis: 17th place, zero points after one game, already adrift of Lyon (3rd, 3 points). The stakes were enormous—a first win would have steadied the ship, instead panic sets in. Clinton Mata, Lyon's defensive sentinel, orchestrates a masterclass in retreat, leaving Lens frustrated despite their statistical dominance.
Key Questions
Why was Descamps the match-winner?
Four crucial saves against relentless Lens pressure. Descamps was the unbreakable wall that saved Lyon from collapse.
What does this defeat mean for Lens?
Catastrophic: zero points, 17th place, and a relegation battle beginning in earnest after a dominant but toothless display.
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.
Title Race Drama at Bollaert-Delelis
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 8/100. This clash represents a pivotal moment in the championship hunt as the league leaders look to extinguish the hopes of a top-five rival.
The Setup
On August 16, 2025, Lens enters this crunch match in formidable Form, riding a perfect five-match winning streak that has seen them surge to the summit of the table. Their tactical Balance has been the envy of the league, boasting a goal difference of +13. For Lyon, the Stakes could not be higher. Currently trailing the leaders by ten points, the visitors must break a run of inconsistent results to prevent the title race from becoming a one-horse sprint.
Key Battle
The tactical narrative centers on the battle between Lens's disciplined defensive unit and Lyon's attacking Stars. Without a designated marquee defender in the spotlight, Lens relies on a collective pressing system to neutralize threats. They will need to be at their sharpest to contain G. Mikautadze, whose individual brilliance remains Lyon's most potent weapon. The contest will likely be decided by whether Lyon's midfield can retain possession long enough to bypass the relentless Lens engine room.
Our Prediction
We anticipate a 2-1 victory for Lens. The atmosphere at Stade Bollaert-Delelis often provides the marginal gain necessary in tight fixtures. Expect Lens to dominate the early tempo, using their superior momentum to exploit gaps in the Lyon transition. While Lyon has the quality to find the net, the current resilience of the home side suggests they will navigate the late pressure to secure three vital points.
Key Questions
Should I watch this match?
Yes, it is a high-quality encounter between the league leader and a traditional powerhouse.
What's the predicted outcome?
A 2-1 win for Lens, continuing their dominant run at the top.
Where are Lens and Lyon in the league table?
Lens is 1st (34 points) and Lyon is 5th (24 points).
What is Lens's current form?
Lens is in perfect form with five consecutive wins (WWWWW).
What does this mean for the title race?
A Lens win would extend their lead and potentially end Lyon's title ambitions early.
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.