Ligue 1 Gameweek 13
Lens 1 - 0 FT Strasbourg
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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'
↓ F. Lemarechal ↑J. Enciso 61'
↓ S. El Mourabet ↑M. Amougou 61'
Guéla Doué 68'
69' I. Ganiou (M. Udol)
74' ↓ W. Said ↑M. Guilavogui
74' ↓ F. Thauvin ↑A. Sima
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
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
Pierre-Ismaëlo Ganiou 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Samson Baidoo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Malang Sarr 
MAGNET
93
Activity
93
Activity
86
Passes
7
Duels
Midfielders
Ruben Aguilar
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mamadou Sangaré
MAGNET
82
Activity
82
Activity
68
Passes
14
Duels
Adrien Thomasson
MAGNET
73
Activity
73
Activity
53
Passes
20
Duels
Matthieu Udol 
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
1
Assists
41%
Pass Acc
Forwards
Florian Thauvin 
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Wesley Saïd
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
75
Total Mins
74
Entry
Odsonne Édouard
LATE SHIFT
5
Late Mins
5
Late Mins
85
Total Mins
85
Entry
BENCH
Régis Gurtner 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Saud Abdulhamid
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Andrija Bulatović
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Fodé Sylla
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Anthony Bermont
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Florian Sotoca
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Abdallah Sima
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Morgan Guilavogui 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Red Card
Mistake
Red Card
Mistake
1
Fouls
6.6
Rating
Rayan Fofana
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Strasbourg
Goalkeepers
Mike Penders
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Lucas Høgsberg
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Mamadou Sarr 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Ben Chilwell
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
44%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Guéla Doué 
NPC
89
Minutes
89
Minutes
19%
Pass Acc
6.2
Rating
Samir El Mourabet
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
61
Total Mins
61
Entry
Valentín Barco
FRIENDLY FIRE
Red Card
Mistake
Red Card
Mistake
2
Fouls
6.2
Rating
Diego Moreira
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Forwards
Félix Lemaréchal
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
61
Total Mins
61
Entry
Joaquín Panichelli
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Emanuel Emegha
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
Stefan Bajić
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Andrew Omobamidele
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Abakar Sylla
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sebastian Nanasi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mathis Amougou
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
29
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Julio Enciso 
DRIBBLER
4
Dribbles
4
Dribbles
4
Attempts
100%
Success %
Rabby Nzingoula
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Martial Godo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Samuel Amo-Ameyaw
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/27/2026 | Strasbourg | 1 - 1 | Lens | Ligue 1 | Stade de la Meinau |
| 11/22/2025 | Lens | 1 - 0 | Strasbourg | Ligue 1 | Stade Bollaert-Delelis |
| 02/16/2025 | Lens | 0 - 2 | Strasbourg | Ligue 1 | Stade Bollaert-Delelis |
| 10/06/2024 | Strasbourg | 2 - 2 | Lens | Ligue 1 | Stade de la Meinau |
| 02/10/2024 | Lens | 3 - 1 | Strasbourg | Ligue 1 | Stade Bollaert-Delelis |
| 09/29/2023 | Strasbourg | 0 - 1 | Lens | Ligue 1 | Stade de la Meinau |
| 04/07/2023 | Lens | 2 - 1 | Strasbourg | Ligue 1 | Stade Bollaert-Delelis |
| 01/11/2023 | Strasbourg | 2 - 2 | Lens | Ligue 1 | Stade de la Meinau |
| 04/03/2022 | Strasbourg | 1 - 0 | Lens | Ligue 1 | Stade de la Meinau |
| 09/22/2021 | Lens | 0 - 1 | Strasbourg | Ligue 1 | Stade Bollaert-Delelis |
02/27/2026
11/22/2025
02/16/2025
10/06/2024
02/10/2024
09/29/2023
04/07/2023
01/11/2023
04/03/2022
09/22/2021
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: 15 GD: -2
P: 13 GD: 0
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
P: 13 GD: -12
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: -3
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Lens
Strasbourg
Lens
Strasbourg
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Ganiou's Clinical Strike Guides Lens Through Red-Card Mayhem
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 60/100. 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.
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 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.