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Futmetrix Verdict
100
FT
Sun, Sep 20
Manchester City
5-3
Sunderland
⚡ Intensity
100
⚖️ Balance
91
🏆 Stakes
70
🎲 Upset
0
Eight goals, hat-trick heroics, pure chaos.
Futmetrix Verdict
55
FT
Sun, Sep 20
Gamba Osaka
0-1
Vissel Kobe
⚡ Intensity
40
⚖️ Balance
20
🏆 Stakes
78
🎲 Upset
0
Erik breaks Gamba hearts at 90'
Futmetrix Verdict
100
Atletico Madrid
vs
Real Madrid
Sun, Sep 20 • 14:15 UTC
⚡ Form
89
⚖️ Balance
84
🏆 Stakes
100
⭐ Stars
100
The Madrid Derby promises ultimate drama.
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
Ilan Kebbal 8'
17' O. Edouard (A. Thomasson)
P. Lees-Melou (I. Kebbal) 27'
45'+1 Florian Thauvin
HT
↓ T. De Smet ↑N. Sangui 46'
Hamari Traoré 55'
59' ↓ O. Edouard ↑W. Said
↓ J. Krasso ↑W. Geubbels 63'
↓ M. Simon ↑A. Gory 63'
64' S. Baidoo (A. Thomasson)
↓ A. Camara ↑J. Ikone 72'
72' ↓ R. Aguilar ↑S. Abdulhamid
72' ↓ F. Thauvin ↑A. Sima
↓ P. Lees-Melou ↑V. Marchetti 82'
90' Abdallah Sima
90'+4 ↓ M. Guilavogui ↑F. Sotoca
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
Jonathan Gradit 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
67%
Duel Win %
Samson Baidoo 
TRANSFORMER
1
Goals
1
Goals
5
Aerials Won
0
Tackles
Malang Sarr 
ENFORCER
4
Tackles
4
Tackles
7
Duels Won
88%
Win %
Midfielders
Ruben Aguilar
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
73
Total Mins
72
Entry
Mamadou Sangaré
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Adrien Thomasson 
ARCHITECT
6
Key Passes
6
Key Passes
2
Assists
31%
Pass Acc
Matthieu Udol
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Florian Thauvin 
MAGNET
51
Activity
51
Activity
37
Passes
14
Duels
Morgan Guilavogui 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
1
Pens Won
Odsonne Édouard 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
BENCH
Régis Gurtner 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Jhoanner Chávez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Saud Abdulhamid
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Andrija Bulatović
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Hamzat Ojediran
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Florian Sotoca
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Abdallah Sima
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Wesley Saïd
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
31
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rayan Fofana
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Paris FC
Goalkeepers
Obed Nkambadio 
PENALTY HERO
1
Pens Saved
1
Pens Saved
1
Saves
7.3
Rating
Defenders
Hamari Traoré
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Samir Chergui
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Otávio
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
62%
Duel Win %
Thibault De Smet
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Midfielders
Maxime Lopez
MAGNET
96
Activity
96
Activity
85
Passes
11
Duels
Pierre Lees-Melou 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
1
Fouls
7.5
Rating
Adama Camara
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
72
Total Mins
72
Entry
Forwards
Ilan Kebbal
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
37%
Pass Acc
Jean-Philippe Krasso
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
63
Total Mins
63
Entry
Moses Simon
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
63
Total Mins
63
Entry
BENCH
Kevin Trapp
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Mamadou Mbow
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Timothée Kolodziejczak
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nhoa Sangui
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Vincent Marchetti
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alimami Gory
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
27
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jonathan Ikoné
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nouha Dicko
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Willem Geubbels
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
27
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/19/2025 | Lens | 2 - 1 | Paris FC | Ligue 1 | Stade Bollaert-Delelis |
| 07/02/2022 | Lens | 0 - 0 | Paris FC | Friendlies Clubs | Terrain Santiago Bernabeu |
| 08/05/2020 | Lens | 1 - 2 | Paris FC | Friendlies Clubs | Stade Paul Guerre |
| 03/02/2020 | Paris FC | 0 - 2 | Lens | Ligue 2 | Stade Sébastien-Charléty (Paris) |
| 09/28/2019 | Lens | 2 - 1 | Paris FC | Ligue 2 | Stade Bollaert-Delelis (Lens) |
| 03/03/2019 | Paris FC | 2 - 0 | Lens | Ligue 2 | Stade Charléty |
Lens Win
Paris FC Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 8 GD: +14
P: 8 GD: +8
P: 8 GD: +7
P: 8 GD: +5
P: 8 GD: +3
P: 10 GD: +1
P: 8 GD: +6
P: 8 GD: +4
P: 8 GD: +3
P: 8 GD: -1
P: 8 GD: -2
P: 8 GD: 0
P: 8 GD: -7
P: 8 GD: -5
P: 8 GD: -4
P: 8 GD: -6
P: 8 GD: -8
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: -3
P: 8 GD: -15
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Lens
Paris FC
Lens
Paris FC
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Lens holds off Paris FC in a pulsating Stade Bollaert-Delelis classic
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 55/100. In a six-pointer that pits a title contender against a relegation battler, this Ligue 1 clash delivers the kind of drama that defines a season's trajectory.
Early fireworks set the tone
From the opening whistle at Stade Bollaert-Delelis, Intensity crackles through the pitch. Lens seizes control early, with O. Edouard capitalizing on Adrien Thomasson's precision pass to open the scoring at the 17th minute. Paris FC, undeterred, strikes back within moments. P. Lees-Melou levels the Balance at 1-1 courtesy of I. Kebbal's assist. Three lead changes in under an hour—the Stakes escalate with every goal.
Sarr's fortress, Baidoo's finishing touch
Malang Sarr emerges as the match's orchestrator, delivering a commanding 8.0-rated defensive masterclass. The centre-back's positioning and distribution anchor Lens's second-half dominance. At the 64th minute, Samson Baidoo seals the verdict with his second-half strike, again assisted by the tireless Thomasson. Two assists for the midfielder—a creator's performance that turns possession into points. Lens fires 11 shots to Paris FC's 9, yet the conversion rate tells the story: efficiency trumps volume.
Three points that reshape the table
Victory lifts Lens to 4th place with 16 points from 8 matches, cementing their status as title contenders. Paris FC remains mired in 11th, adrift on 10 points despite controlling 57% possession. At Stade Bollaert-Delelis, local pride and clinical finishing proved the decisive factors—a reminder that in football's crunch moments, execution eclipses dominance.
Key Questions
What does this win mean for Lens's season?
Lens consolidates 4th place with 16 points in 8 matches, establishing themselves as genuine title contenders. Momentum now favours the hosts.
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.
Archive note: this preview was written after the match was played.
Lens Eye Title Consolidation Against Paris FC
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 54/100. This clash at the Stade Bollaert-Delelis is a vital checkpoint in the title race as the hosts look to maintain their relentless grip on top spot.
The Setup
Lens enter this fixture in imperious Form, having secured five consecutive victories to cement their position at the summit of Ligue 1. For Paris FC, the Stakes are different; sitting in 13th place, they are desperate to find defensive Balance after a run of inconsistent results. While the gap in the table is significant, the visitors boast individual Stars capable of hurting the leaders. Lens, however, have been nearly flawless at home, and their collective intensity often overwhelms opponents before they can settle into the game.
Key Battle
The tactical heart of this match lies in the duel between Adrien Thomasson and Ilan Kebbal. Thomasson provides the structural glue for Lens, linking play with precision, while Kebbal is the primary threat for Paris FC. If Thomasson can neutralise Kebbal's movement between the lines, the visitors will struggle to create meaningful chances.
Our Prediction
A 3-1 victory for Lens is the likely outcome. The home side's momentum and superior tactical cohesion should see them break down a Paris FC defence that has conceded 26 goals this season. Expect Moses Simon to provide some threat on the counter, but Lens possess too much firepower for the capital club to contain over 90 minutes.