Lens 0 - 2 FT Sporting CP
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Futmetrix Verdict
52
FT
Thu, Oct 22
Bournemouth
3-0
AC Milan
⚡ Intensity
75
⚖️ Balance
20
🏆 Stakes
3
🎲 Upset
0
Two penalties, one red card, total control
Futmetrix Verdict
26
FT
Thu, Oct 22
Sturm Graz
1-0
Marseille
⚡ Intensity
22
⚖️ Balance
31
🏆 Stakes
11
🎲 Upset
60
Diakité struck; Marseille never answered
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
Luis Suárez (Nestory Irankunda) 22'
HT
58' ↓ Franjo Ivanovic ↑Odsonne Édouard
58' ↓ Samson Baidoo ↑Ruben Aguilar
↓ Geny Catamo ↑Luís Guilherme 66'
68' ↓ Saud Abdulhamid ↑Michał Skóraś
68' ↓ Junior Kadile ↑Mezian Soares Mesloub
71' Michaël Cuisance
↓ João Simões ↑Silas Andersen 73'
↓ Nestory Irankunda ↑Jesse Derry 73'
Issa Doumbia (Silas Andersen) 74'
80' ↓ Amadou Haidara ↑Yassine Titraoui
81' Florian Thauvin
↓ Luis Suárez ↑Fotis Ioannidis 85'
↓ Issa Doumbia ↑Pedro Lima Barros 85'
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Lens
Goalkeepers
Robin Risser 
MAGNET
52
Activity
52
Activity
52
Passes
0
Duels
Defenders
Samson Baidoo 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
58
Total Mins
58
Entry
Pierre-Ismaëlo Ganiou 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
55%
Duel Win %
Kyllian Antonio 
SWEEPER
3
Cleanups
3
Cleanups
3
Interceptions
0
Blocks
Midfielders
Saud Abdulhamid 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Michaël Cuisance
MAGNET
59
Activity
59
Activity
48
Passes
11
Duels
Amadou Haidara
MAGNET
64
Activity
64
Activity
52
Passes
12
Duels
Matthieu Udol 
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Florian Thauvin 
ARCHITECT
9
Key Passes
9
Key Passes
0
Assists
49%
Pass Acc
Junior Kadile
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Forwards
Franjo Ivanović
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
BENCH
Mathieu Gorgelin 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Ruben Aguilar
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
32
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nidal Čelik
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Souleymane Sagnan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jean-Clair Todibo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Thorgan Hazard
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Soares
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yacine Titraoui
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Andrija Bulatović
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Odsonne Édouard
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
32
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Michał Skóraś
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Florian Sotoca
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sporting CP
Goalkeepers
Kaique 
OCTOPUS
6
Saves
6
Saves
0
Conceded
100%
Save %
Defenders
Iván Fresneda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Eduardo Quaresma
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gonçalo Inácio
MAGNET
70
Activity
70
Activity
67
Passes
3
Duels
Maximiliano Araújo
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
36%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
João Simões
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Sergi Altimira
MAGNET
58
Activity
58
Activity
51
Passes
7
Duels
Geny Catamo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
66
Total Mins
66
Entry
Issa Doumbia 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Nestory Irankunda 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
7.2
Rating
Forwards
Luis Suárez
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
BENCH
Rui Silva
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Moncef Zekri
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ibrahima Ba
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Georgios Vagiannidis
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pedro Lima
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
5
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Eduardo Ferreira
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Silas Andersen
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
7.3
Rating
Rafael Nel
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luis Guilherme
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Fotis Ioannidis
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
5
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Flávio Gonçalves
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jesse Derry
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
League Standings
P: 2 GD: +7
P: 2 GD: +7
P: 2 GD: +4
P: 2 GD: +4
P: 2 GD: +5
P: 2 GD: +2
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 2 GD: 0
P: 2 GD: 0
P: 2 GD: -2
P: 2 GD: -2
P: 2 GD: -3
P: 2 GD: -4
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -2
P: 2 GD: -6
P: 2 GD: -2
P: 2 GD: -3
P: 2 GD: -4
P: 2 GD: -5
League Standings
P: 3 GD: +9
P: 3 GD: +5
P: 3 GD: +5
P: 2 GD: +7
P: 3 GD: +5
P: 3 GD: +4
P: 2 GD: +4
P: 2 GD: +2
P: 2 GD: +2
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 2 GD: +5
P: 3 GD: +3
P: 2 GD: +2
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: 0
P: 2 GD: +2
P: 2 GD: +2
P: 3 GD: 0
P: 2 GD: 0
P: 3 GD: -2
P: 2 GD: -2
P: 2 GD: -3
P: 3 GD: -5
P: 3 GD: -5
P: 3 GD: -6
P: 2 GD: -2
P: 3 GD: -3
P: 2 GD: -2
P: 2 GD: -4
P: 3 GD: -4
P: 2 GD: -4
P: 2 GD: -5
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Lens
Sporting CP
Lens
Sporting CP
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Sporting CP's Masterclass in Defensive Resilience Secures European Points
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 28/100. Sporting CP's ruthless finishing and defensive solidity showcased the blueprint for a perfect European away performance against a deeply frustrated Lens side.
The Opening Act
Lens came out swinging at Stade Bollaert-Delelis, establishing a strong rhythm and enjoying controlled possession from the very first exchanges. The Intensity was palpable as the hosts unleashed a flurry of attempts early on, forcing the visitors to drop deep and defend their penalty area. Despite the home side dominating the territorial battle and dictating the tempo, Sporting CP absorbed the relentless pressure with impressive tactical discipline. They waited for their moment, and it arrived completely against the run of play. In the 22nd minute, a sweeping counter-attack saw Nestory Irankunda carve open the defence to find Luis Suárez. The attacker silenced the vociferous home crowd with a devastatingly clinical finish. This early breakthrough dramatically shifted the Balance of the tie, forcing the French outfit to chase the game while allowing the Portuguese giants to settle into a comfortable, deeply entrenched shape.
The Pivot
The hosts responded to the setback with an overwhelming barrage of shots, turning the contest into a genuine tactical duel of attack versus defence. Lens peppered the goal relentlessly from all angles, ultimately racking up 21 total attempts by the final whistle. However, they ran into an absolute brick wall in the form of Kaique. The Sporting goalkeeper delivered a monumental masterclass between the sticks, registering six crucial saves to repeatedly deny the frustrated French side. The Stakes rose exponentially as the clock ticked down and Lens pushed higher up the pitch, leaving massive gaps at the back. Sporting weathered this ferocious storm perfectly, relying heavily on their shot-stopper's heroics to maintain their slender advantage, while the home side's lack of a cutting edge became increasingly apparent despite their aesthetic dominance.
The Resolution
The killing blow finally arrived late in the second half, engineered by a stroke of pure managerial inspiration from the visiting dugout. Just one minute after entering the fray, substitute Silas Andersen made an immediate and devastating impact. The fresh-legged playmaker collected the ball and slipped a brilliantly weighted pass into the path of Issa Doumbia. Doumbia made no mistake in the 74th minute, burying the chance to double the lead and thoroughly crush any Upset Factor the passionate home fans were still hoping for. The 2-0 victory serves as a massive statement of intent, propelling Sporting CP firmly into the top-eight mix of the Champions League standings. Meanwhile, Lens must immediately regroup and address their glaring lack of ruthlessness after a profoundly frustrating night of missed opportunities on home soil.
Key Questions
How did substitute L. Suárez change the game?
Though starting the match, Suárez completely altered the match's complexion by scoring a clinical 22nd-minute opener, forcing Lens to chase the game prematurely.
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.
Top-Eight Ambitions on the Line as Lens Host Sporting
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 67/100. With both sides sitting on three points, this clash represents a crucial early opportunity to break into the coveted top-eight direct qualification spots.
The Setup
An off-the-charts Balance rating highlights just how evenly matched these two sides are heading into matchday two. Under the lights at Stade Bollaert-Delelis, Lens welcome Sporting CP in a fixture where the Stakes are deceptively high. Though it is early in the league phase, both teams won their opening bouts, putting them neck-and-neck in the hunt for automatic round-of-16 progression. A solid Form rating reflects their early momentum, with both teams finding the net three times in their respective openers. Expect the Stars on display to push for a decisive edge in a game where the tactical margins are razor-thin.
Key Battle
Lens will look to Franjo Ivanović to maintain his flying start to the European campaign. The home side's attacker will test a Sporting backline that must also find ways to release Geny Catamo down the flanks. It is a fascinating tug-of-war: if Ivanović pins the visitors back in their own third, Catamo's counter-attacking threat naturally diminishes.
Our Expected Outcome
Our take is a tense 1-1 draw. The probability gap is virtually non-existent, meaning neither side will want to overcommit and risk surrendering valuable ground in the top-eight race. Expect a cagey first half before the game opens up slightly after the break, with both sides ultimately settling for a hard-fought point.