Ligue 1 Regular Season - 13
Lens 1 - 0 FT Strasbourg
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
HT
↓ L. Hogsberg ↑A. Omobamidele 46'
↓ S. El Mourabet ↑M. Amougou 61'
↓ F. Lemarechal ↑J. Enciso 61'
Guéla Doué 68'
69' I. Ganiou (M. Udol)
74' ↓ F. Thauvin ↑A. Sima
74' ↓ W. Said ↑M. Guilavogui
77' Adrien Thomasson
Valentín Barco 77'
85' ↓ O. Edouard ↑F. Sotoca
↓ D. Moreira ↑R. Nzingoula 85'
↓ G. Doue ↑S. Amo-Ameyaw 90'+1
90'+5 Morgan Guilavogui
90'+6 Florian Sotoca
Emmanuel Emegha 90'+7
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
2
interceptions
0
blocks
M. Sangare 
MAGNET
82
activity
82
activity
68
passes
14
duels
A. Thomasson
MAGNET
73
activity
73
activity
53
passes
20
duels
M. Udol 
ARCHITECT
4
key passes
4
key passes
1
assists
41%
pass acc
Forwards
F. Thauvin 
STORMTROOPER
3
shots
3
shots
0
goals
1
on target
W. Said
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
75
total mins
74
entry
O. Edouard
LATE SHIFT
5
late mins
5
late mins
85
total mins
85
entry
BENCH
R. Gurtner 
SPECTATOR
0
saves
0
saves
0
conceded
0
minutes
S. Abdulhamid
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
0
total mins
Started
entry
F. Sotoca
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
12
total mins
Started
entry
A. Sima
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
15
total mins
Started
entry
M. Guilavogui 
FRIENDLY FIRE
0
mistake
0
mistake
1
fouls
6.6
rating
R. Fofana
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
0
total mins
Started
entry
Strasbourg
Goalkeepers
M. Penders
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
90
total mins
Started
entry
Defenders
L. Hogsberg
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
45
total mins
46
entry
M. Sarr 
PROVOCATEUR
2
fouls won
2
fouls won
4
Duels Won
0
pens won
B. Chilwell
ARCHITECT
2
key passes
2
key passes
0
assists
44%
pass acc
Midfielders
G. Doue
SWEEPER
3
cleanups
3
cleanups
3
interceptions
0
blocks
S. El Mourabet
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
61
total mins
61
entry
V. Barco
FRIENDLY FIRE
0
mistake
0
mistake
2
fouls
6.2
rating
D. Moreira
SWEEPER
2
cleanups
2
cleanups
1
interceptions
1
blocks
Forwards
F. Lemarechal
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
61
total mins
61
entry
J. Panichelli
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
90
total mins
Started
entry
E. Emegha
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
90
total mins
Started
entry
BENCH
S. Bajic
SPECTATOR
0
saves
0
saves
0
conceded
0
minutes
A. Omobamidele
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
45
total mins
Started
entry
A. Sylla
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
0
total mins
Started
entry
S. Nanasi
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
0
total mins
Started
entry
M. Amougou
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
29
total mins
Started
entry
J. Enciso 
DRIBBLER
4
dribbles
4
dribbles
4
attempts
100%
success %
R. Nzingoula
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
12
total mins
Started
entry
M. Godo
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
0
total mins
Started
entry
S. Amo-Ameyaw
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
1
total mins
Started
entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/02/2025 | Lens | 0 - 2 | Strasbourg | Ligue 1 | Stade Bollaert-Delelis |
| 06/10/2024 | Strasbourg | 2 - 2 | Lens | Ligue 1 | Stade de la Meinau |
| 10/02/2024 | Lens | 3 - 1 | Strasbourg | Ligue 1 | Stade Bollaert-Delelis |
| 29/09/2023 | Strasbourg | 0 - 1 | Lens | Ligue 1 | Stade de la Meinau |
| 07/04/2023 | Lens | 2 - 1 | Strasbourg | Ligue 1 | Stade Bollaert-Delelis |
| 11/01/2023 | Strasbourg | 2 - 2 | Lens | Ligue 1 | Stade de la Meinau |
| 03/04/2022 | Strasbourg | 1 - 0 | Lens | Ligue 1 | Stade de la Meinau |
| 22/09/2021 | Lens | 0 - 1 | Strasbourg | Ligue 1 | Stade Bollaert-Delelis |
| 21/03/2021 | Strasbourg | 1 - 2 | Lens | Ligue 1 | Stade de la Meinau |
16/02/2025
06/10/2024
10/02/2024
29/09/2023
07/04/2023
11/01/2023
03/04/2022
22/09/2021
21/03/2021
Lens Win
Strasbourg Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 13 GD: +16
P: 13 GD: +21
P: 13 GD: +11
P: 13 GD: +10
P: 13 GD: +7
P: 13 GD: +5
P: 13 GD: +3
P: 13 GD: 0
P: 13 GD: -5
P: 13 GD: +1
P: 13 GD: -4
P: 13 GD: -5
P: 13 GD: -7
P: 13 GD: -6
P: 13 GD: -7
P: 13 GD: -12
P: 13 GD: -16
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
Ganiou's Clinical Strike Guides Lens Through Red-Card Mayhem
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 62/100. In a title-race six-pointer, Lens secured a crucial victory over Strasbourg, but two dismissals in the closing stages exposed the raw intensity of their clash for supremacy.
Breaking the Deadlock at the Hour Mark
At Stade Bollaert-Delelis, Ismaelo Ganiou delivered the decisive blow in the 69th minute, finishing a move orchestrated by M. Udol. Until that moment, Lens had controlled proceedings with 55% possession and 13 shots (5 on target), while Strasbourg remained compact but limited to seven attempts. Goalkeeper Mike Penders had kept his side alive with four crucial saves, yet even his acrobatics couldn't stem the Lensois tide. The balance of the match shifted decisively in Lens's favour.
The Turning Point: Two Reds in 13 Minutes
At the 77th minute, Valentín Barco received a straight red for a reckless challenge, reducing Strasbourg to ten men. The narrative twisted further at 90+5 when Morgan Guilavogui of Lens was sent off for violent conduct. These dismissals catapulted the match's intensity to 8.2/10, reflecting a contest where the stakes (7.0/10) fuelled unrelenting ferocity. The closing minutes descended into chaos.
Strasbourg's Toothless Finish
Mamadou Sangare orchestrated Lens's midfield brilliantly (7.9/10), suffocating Strasbourg's transitions with intelligent positioning. Strasbourg, fifth on 22 points, lacked cutting edge (0.46 xG versus Lens's 1.92), and Barco's expulsion compounded their attacking impotence. Lens consolidates third place with 28 points, tightening their grip on the title race, while Strasbourg must regroup in a season where every point is currency.
Key Questions
How did Barco's red card reshape the match?
Down to ten men, Strasbourg's defensive structure collapsed. Lens exploited the numerical advantage ruthlessly, creating clear-cut chances within minutes.
What made Ganiou the standout performer?
His positioning, aerial dominance, and composure in the box—8.5/10 rating—defined Lens's defensive solidity and clinical finishing.
What's the significance for Lens's title bid?
Lens consolidates third with 28 points. This win strengthens their claim against the top two in an increasingly competitive title race.
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.
Lens vs Strasbourg: The Fortress Tested
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 100/100. Two teams in divergent trajectories collide over Stakes that couldn't be steeper—Lens defending their summit, Strasbourg clawing to stay in contention.
The Setup
Lens rule Bollaert-Delelis like emperors, with five wins in six home matches. This imperial Form starkly contrasts Strasbourg's freefall (L-L-L-W-L). The Balance reads intriguing: Lens fire 2.2 goals per match, Strasbourg 1.8—a combined 4.0 expected. The Stakes are unambiguous: Strasbourg sits 8th with 22 points, twelve adrift of first-place Lens (34 pts). Dropping three points here isn't an option for either side; it's a title-race pivot for Lens, a lifeline for Strasbourg.
Key Battle
Odsonne Édouard vs Valentín Barco. Édouard's four goals in five matches embody Lens's offensive machine. Barco, Strasbourg's creative fulcrum with three assists, must suffocate this threat whilst feeding his own attack. Whoever dominates this duel shapes the match's narrative.
Our Prediction
Lens 2-1. The hosts control tempo from kickoff; Édouard breaks through before the 25th minute. Joaquin Panichelli (four in five himself) equalises early in the second half, sparking belief. But Lens's dominance proves decisive—a counter-attack seals it. Bollaert-Delelis remains unconquered.
Key Questions
Should I watch this match?
Without question. A genuine title-race six-pointer with contrasting narratives: Lens consolidating dominance, Strasbourg fighting relegation fears. Unmissable.
What's the predicted outcome?
Lens 2-1 Strasbourg. The hosts exploit home dominance, but Strasbourg's attacking talent keeps it competitive before surrendering late.
Where are Lens and Strasbourg in the league table?
Lens 1st with 34 points, Strasbourg 8th with 22. A twelve-point chasm underscores the gulf between these sides.
What is Lens's current Form?
Imperious: five consecutive wins. At home, they're fortress-like—83% win rate across six Bollaert-Delelis matches this season.
Who is the in-form player to watch?
Odsonne Édouard (Lens): 4 goals and 1 assist in 5 matches, averaging 7.1 rating. He's the engine of Lens's attack.
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.