Ligue 1 Regular Season - 21
Lens 3 - 1 FT Rennes
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
E. Lepaul (A. Nordin) 8'
↓ A. Ait Boudlal ↑A. Seidu 29'
32' R. Aguilar
36' A. Thomasson
41' O. Edouard (R. Aguilar)
B. Embolo 45'
45'+1 M. Sangare
HT
54' R. Aguilar (F. Thauvin)
56' R. Aguilar
56' R. Aguilar
60' ↓ S. Baidoo ↑K. Antonio
61' ↓ O. Edouard ↑S. Abdulhamid
61' ↓ W. Said ↑A. Saint-Maximin
A. Nordin 61'
↓ S. Szymanski ↑Q. Merlin 64'
↓ A. Rouault ↑L. Brassier 64'
↓ A. Nordin ↑L. Blas 64'
↓ J. Jacquet ↑M. Nagida 69'
78' A. Saint-Maximin (R. Risser)
78' ↓ F. Thauvin ↑A. Haidara
89' ↓ M. Sangare ↑F. Sotoca
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Lens
Goalkeepers
Robin Risser 
ARCHITECT
1
Key Passes
1
Key Passes
1
Assists
20%
Pass Acc
Defenders
Ismaelo Ganiou 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
8
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Samson Baidoo 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
60
Total Mins
60
Entry
Malang Sarr 
SHIELD
3
Blocks
3
Blocks
1
Interceptions
1
Tackles
Midfielders
Ruben Aguilar 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Red Card
Mistake
Red Card
Mistake
3
Fouls
7.7
Rating
Mamadou Sangare
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Adrien Thomasson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Matthieu Udol
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Florian Thauvin
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
7
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Wesley Saïd
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
61
Total Mins
61
Entry
Odsonne Édouard 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
BENCH
Mathieu Gorgelin 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Kyllian Antonio
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
3
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Arthur Masuaku
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Saud Abdulhamid
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
32
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Amadou Haidara
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Abdallah Sima
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Florian Sotoca
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
4
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Allan Saint-Maximin 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
Rayan Fofana
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rennes
Goalkeepers
Mathys Silistrie 
SIEVE
0%
Save %
0%
Save %
3
Conceded
0
Saves
Defenders
Abdelhamid Ait Boudlal 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Jérémy Jacquet
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
69
Total Mins
69
Entry
Anthony Rouault
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
64
Total Mins
64
Entry
Midfielders
Arnaud Nordin 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.9
Rating
Sebastian Szymański
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
64
Total Mins
64
Entry
Valentin Rongier
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mahdi Camara
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Mousa Tamari 
DRIBBLER
5
Dribbles
5
Dribbles
9
Attempts
56%
Success %
Forwards
Esteban Lepaul
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Breel Embolo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
Ayoube Akabou
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Alidu Seidu
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
32%
Pass Acc
Lilian Brassier
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
29
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mahamadou Nagida
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Quentin Merlin
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
14%
Pass Acc
Chibuike Ugochukwu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ludovic Blas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
29
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nordan Mukiele
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Elias Legendre Quiñonez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28/09/2025 | Rennes | 0 - 0 | Lens | Ligue 1 | Roazhon Park |
| 15/03/2025 | Lens | 1 - 0 | Rennes | Ligue 1 | Stade Bollaert-Delelis |
| 21/09/2024 | Rennes | 1 - 1 | Lens | Ligue 1 | Roazhon Park |
| 12/05/2024 | Rennes | 1 - 1 | Lens | Ligue 1 | Roazhon Park |
| 20/08/2023 | Lens | 1 - 1 | Rennes | Ligue 1 | Stade Bollaert-Delelis |
| 01/04/2023 | Rennes | 0 - 1 | Lens | Ligue 1 | Roazhon Park |
Lens Win
Rennes Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 21 GD: +32
P: 21 GD: +20
P: 21 GD: +14
P: 21 GD: +19
P: 21 GD: +4
P: 21 GD: -3
P: 21 GD: +7
P: 21 GD: +7
P: 21 GD: -3
P: 21 GD: -1
P: 21 GD: -6
P: 21 GD: -5
P: 21 GD: -8
P: 21 GD: -11
P: 21 GD: -8
P: 21 GD: -15
P: 21 GD: -18
League Standings
P: 25 GD: +32
P: 25 GD: +27
P: 25 GD: +19
P: 24 GD: +13
P: 25 GD: +7
P: 25 GD: +6
P: 25 GD: +6
P: 25 GD: +9
P: 25 GD: 0
P: 25 GD: -5
P: 25 GD: -7
P: 25 GD: +4
P: 24 GD: -12
P: 25 GD: -12
P: 25 GD: -17
P: 25 GD: -16
P: 25 GD: -20
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Lens Defy Red Card to Sink Rennes at Bollaert-Delelis
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 81/100. A 3-1 victory for Lens cements their place at the summit as they defied a man disadvantage to dismantle a Rennes side that failed to capitalize on their early dominance.
Rennes Strike Fast in Early Exchanges
The atmosphere at Stade Bollaert-Delelis was hushed early on as the visitors refused to follow the script. Just eight minutes into the contest, E. Lepaul silenced the home support, slotting home clinicaly following an incisive pass from A. Nordin. The early opener forced Lens to showcase their championship credentials. While they edged possession with 52%, they initially struggled to break down a compact Rennes defense. However, the Balance of power shifted as the first half progressed. The breakthrough finally arrived in the 41st minute when O. Edouard rose highest to meet a cross, leveling the score and ensuring the league leaders entered the break with renewed momentum.
The Aguilar Rollercoaster and Tactical Shift
The second half exploded into life with a sequence of events that defined the match's high Intensity rating of 9.9. In the 54th minute, R. Aguilar turned the game on its head, converting a pass from F. Thauvin to give Lens the lead for the first time. However, Aguilar’s heroics were short-lived; a straight red card just two minutes later for a heavy challenge left the hosts a man down for the final half-hour. This moment of madness tested the Stakes of the title race, forcing the Lens manager to reshuffle his pack. Despite Rennes launching a barrage of shots to find an equalizer, the Lens backline remained resolute, frustrating a visiting side that struggled to translate numerical superiority into clear-cut chances.
Saint-Maximin Seals the Three Points
As the clock ticked down, the pressure from Rennes intensified, but it was Lens who found the decisive blow on the counter-attack. The introduction of Allan Saint-Maximin proved to be a masterstroke. In the 78th minute, a long ball from goalkeeper R. Risser caught the Rennes defense overextended. Saint-Maximin showcased his trademark pace and composure to slot home the third goal, effectively ending the contest. The result sees Lens maintain their firm grip on the league table, proving they can handle the psychological weight of a title race even when the odds are stacked against them. For Rennes, it was a night of missed opportunities as they failed to exploit a 10-man opposition.
Key Questions
How did the red card for R. Aguilar impact the match?
The 56th-minute red card forced Lens into a defensive shell, but their clinical counter-attacking eventually secured the win despite the disadvantage.
What made Odsonne Édouard the Man of the Match?
His 8.5 rating reflects a vital performance, highlighted by the 41st-minute equalizer that broke Rennes' early momentum.
How did Lens complete the comeback from behind?
Lens utilized superior efficiency, scoring three goals from just three shots on target to overcome an early deficit and a red card.
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's Title Charge Faces Rennes Test
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 76/100. Lens aim to cement their status as title favorites by protecting their near-perfect home record against a Rennes side fighting for European relevance.
The Setup
The Stakes could not be higher at the Stade Bollaert-Delelis as Lens look to extend their lead at the top of the table on February 07, 2026. Boasting a 90% win rate on home soil this season, the league leaders have turned their stadium into a fortress. However, Rennes arrive with their own ambitions, sitting in 6th place and looking to bridge the 15-point gap. While Lens's Form (WLWWW) suggests dominance, the tactical Balance of the match remains intriguing, as the visitors have shown they can be resilient against the league's elite through players like L. Blas and A. Kalimuendo.
Key Battle
The tactical crux lies in the midfield engine room. Lens’s aggressive central block seeks to suffocate possession, forcing turnovers in dangerous areas. Rennes will attempt to bypass this by utilizing their width, hoping to stretch the Lens backline and create 1v1 situations in the final third. It is a classic confrontation between high-pressure stability and wide-area flair, where the home side's ability to maintain their shape will be tested against the visitors' rapid transitions.
Our Prediction
Expect Lens to assert their dominance early. With Robin Risser currently in exceptional Form in goal and the creative output of Matthieu Udol on the flank, the hosts possess too many Stars in peak condition. We anticipate a 2-1 victory for Lens; they will likely control the tempo through A. Diouf and F. Medina, weathering a second-half Rennes storm to secure a vital three points in their pursuit of the championship.