Ligue 1 Regular Season - 3
Lens 3 - 1 FT Stade Brestois 29
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
M. Balde (K. Doumbia) 24'
Ludovic Ajorque 45'
HT
46' ↓ D. Machado ↑S. Baidoo
Hugo Magnetti 48'
Radosław Majecki 55'
Kenny Lala 57'
Radosław Majecki 57'
↓ R. Del Castillo ↑G. Coudert 59'
60' F. Thauvin
69' Ruben Aguilar
75' ↓ R. Fofana ↑M. Guilavogui
↓ K. Doumbia ↑J. Bourgault 75'
↓ M. Balde ↑H. Makalou 75'
76' ↓ R. Aguilar ↑S. Abdulhamid
76' ↓ F. Thauvin ↑A. Bermont
78' M. Guilavogui
↓ B. Locko ↑R. Le Guen 86'
↓ J. Chotard ↑S. Diop 86'
90' A. Thomasson (S. Abdulhamid)
90'+3 ↓ W. Said ↑F. Sotoca
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 
SWEEPER
2
Cleanups
2
Cleanups
0
Interceptions
2
Blocks
M. Sangare 
MAGNET
79
Activity
79
Activity
67
Passes
12
Duels
A. Thomasson 
CLUTCH HERO
0
Goal Time
0
Goal Time
0
Impact
8.2
Rating
D. Machado
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Forwards
F. Thauvin 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
W. Said
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
R. Fofana
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
75
Total Mins
75
Entry
BENCH
R. Gurtner 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
S. Baidoo 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
S. Abdulhamid 
SUPER SUB
0
Impact
0
Impact
14
Minutes
7.9
Rating
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
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
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Guilavogui 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
Stade Brestois 29
Goalkeepers
R. Majecki 
FRIENDLY FIRE
0
Mistake
0
Mistake
1
Fouls
6.3
Rating
Defenders
K. Lala 
SHIELD
3
Blocks
3
Blocks
0
Interceptions
0
Tackles
J. Le Cardinal 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
62%
Duel Win %
J. M. Diaz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
B. Locko 
NPC
86
Minutes
86
Minutes
14%
Pass Acc
6
Rating
Midfielders
K. Doumbia 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
7
Rating
J. Chotard
SWEEPER
2
Cleanups
2
Cleanups
0
Interceptions
2
Blocks
H. Magnetti
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
R. Del Castillo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
59
Total Mins
59
Entry
L. Ajorque
MAGNET
50
Activity
50
Activity
26
Passes
24
Duels
M. Balde
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
BENCH
G. Coudert
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
31
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Bourgault
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
D. Guindo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Le Guen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
L. Zogbe
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Camblan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
H. Makalou
SWEEPER
2
Cleanups
2
Cleanups
1
Interceptions
1
Blocks
H. Mbock
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Diop
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20/04/2025 | Stade Brestois 29 | 1 - 3 | Lens | Ligue 1 | Stade Francis-Le Blé |
| 25/08/2024 | Lens | 2 - 0 | Stade Brestois 29 | Ligue 1 | Stade Bollaert-Delelis |
| 09/03/2024 | Lens | 1 - 0 | Stade Brestois 29 | Ligue 1 | Stade Bollaert-Delelis |
| 13/08/2023 | Stade Brestois 29 | 3 - 2 | Lens | Ligue 1 | Stade Francis-Le Blé |
| 05/02/2023 | Stade Brestois 29 | 1 - 1 | Lens | Ligue 1 | Stade Francis-Le Blé |
| 22/01/2023 | Stade Brestois 29 | 1 - 3 | Lens | Coupe de France | Stade Francis-Le Blé |
| 07/08/2022 | Lens | 3 - 2 | Stade Brestois 29 | Ligue 1 | Stade Bollaert-Delelis |
| 05/03/2022 | Lens | 0 - 1 | Stade Brestois 29 | Ligue 1 | Stade Bollaert-Delelis |
| 21/11/2021 | Stade Brestois 29 | 4 - 0 | Lens | Ligue 1 | Stade Francis-Le Blé |
20/04/2025
25/08/2024
09/03/2024
13/08/2023
05/02/2023
22/01/2023
07/08/2022
05/03/2022
21/11/2021
Lens Win
Stade Brestois 29 Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 3 GD: +5
P: 3 GD: +5
P: 3 GD: +7
P: 3 GD: +2
P: 3 GD: +2
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: 0
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: -2
P: 3 GD: -3
P: 3 GD: -3
P: 3 GD: -4
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
Lens Dismantles Brest with Ruthless Intensity: Red Card, Penalty Drama, and Bench Heroics
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 98/100. At Stade Bollaert-Delelis, Lens transformed a balanced contest into a masterclass of controlled dominance, capitalising on Radosław Majecki's 55th-minute expulsion to impose their intensity and secure a commanding 3-1 victory that cements their title credentials.
The Red Card Inflection Point: 55th-Minute Turning Point
For 55 minutes, balance held. Stade Brestois had even seized the lead through Mama Balde's 24th-minute strike, capitalising on Doumbia's penetration. Then came the moment that swung the stakes: Majecki's last-man professional foul earned an immediate red. VAR confirmed the decision at 57 minutes, and Florian Thauvin converted the resulting penalty at the hour mark, equalising before Lens seized control entirely. The numerical advantage transformed the fixture's trajectory irreversibly.
Substitutes Seal the Rout: Guilavogui and Abdulhamid Deliver the Knockout
Lens imposed their authority through relentless possession (68%) and an attacking siege of 30 shots. But the decisive blow came from the bench. Mohamed Guilavogui entered at 75 minutes and scored just three minutes later (78e), extending the lead. Then, at the death, Adrien Thomasson completed his brace with a 90th-minute finish, assisted by substitute Saud Abdulhamid (introduced at 76 minutes). These two substitutes epitomised Lens's superiority: fresh legs, clinical finishing, and relentless pressure as Brest, reduced to ten men, crumbled progressively under the onslaught.
The Stat That Sealed It
Lens fired 30 shots to Brest's nine—a 3.3-to-1 ratio that tells the complete story. With 12 shots on target and an xG of 3.99, Lens could have scored five. Brest's substitute goalkeeper Coudert made seven saves, yet it proved merely a valiant rearguard action against an overwhelming force. Three lead changes and this late comeback underscore Lens's growing credentials as legitimate title contenders.
Key Questions
How did Radosław Majecki's red card reshape the match?
The 55th-minute expulsion transformed a balanced contest into a one-sided affair. Lens exploited their numerical advantage to impose dominance, converting the penalty and systematically dismantling Brest's ten-man defence.
How did Lens complete their comeback from 1-1?
Substitute Guilavogui scored at 78 minutes, then Thomasson sealed it with a 90th-minute brace. Abdulhamid's introduction at 76 minutes provided the decisive assist, showcasing Lens's bench depth.
What was Adrien Thomasson's impact as substitute?
Thomasson scored twice, including the 90th-minute clincher assisted by Abdulhamid. His brace epitomised Lens's clinical finishing and demonstrated their offensive firepower when fresh legs entered the fray.
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.
The Sang et Or Juggernaut Rolls On
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 11/100. Lens must maintain their relentless momentum to keep their title race rivals at arm's length.
The Setup
At Stade Bollaert-Delelis, Lens enters this fixture as the undisputed pace-setter of Ligue 1. Boasting a flawless Form of five consecutive wins, they sit atop the table with 34 points. The Balance of the side is anchored by Jonathan Gradit, whose defensive consistency has been vital. Their opponents, Stade Brestois 29, occupy 10th place and arrive as outsiders. However, the Stakes remain high for the hosts; any slip-up could invite pressure from the chasing pack in this high-octane championship chase.
Key Battle
The tactical focal point features Ruben Aguilar facing off against Brest's most potent threat, Kamory Doumbia. Aguilar has been a revelation on the flank, averaging a 7.8 rating, but he must be wary of Doumbia's recent clinical edge. These Stars will define the game's tempo; if Aguilar can neutralize the Brest forward, the visitors' path to an upset becomes increasingly narrow.
Our Prediction
Lens is expected to dominate territory and possession from the outset. Their ability to transition quickly and their superior depth should prove too much for a mid-table Brest side. Expect the home crowd to propel them to a professional 2-0 victory, sealed by a goal in each half, as they continue their march toward the title.
Key Questions
Should I watch this match ?
Yes, it's a prime opportunity to see the league leaders in peak form.
What's the predicted outcome?
A comfortable 2-0 victory for Lens.
Where are Lens and Stade Brestois 29 in the league table?
Lens is 1st (34 pts); Stade Brestois 29 is 10th (19 pts).
What is Lens's current form?
Lens has won five matches in a row.
Who is the in-form player to watch?
Kamory Doumbia (Stade Brestois 29) has 2 goals in 2 matches and a 7.5 rating.
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.