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Futmetrix Verdict
52
FT
Sat, Sep 19
Brighton
3-0
Arsenal
⚡ Intensity
37
⚖️ Balance
17
🏆 Stakes
70
🎲 Upset
80
Brighton dismantle league leaders Arsenal.
Futmetrix Verdict
55
FT
Sun, Sep 20
Gamba Osaka
0-1
Vissel Kobe
⚡ Intensity
40
⚖️ Balance
20
🏆 Stakes
78
🎲 Upset
0
Erik breaks Gamba hearts at 90'
Futmetrix Verdict
100
FT
Sun, Sep 20
Machida Zelvia
2-4
Kashiwa Reysol
⚡ Intensity
100
⚖️ Balance
78
🏆 Stakes
100
🎲 Upset
12
Kashiwa Reysol conquer Machida in away thriller
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
29' ↓ D. Cisse ↑M. Tamari
Adrien Thomasson 40'
HT
↓ W. Said ↑M. Guilavogui 61'
↓ O. Edouard ↑R. Fofana 61'
62' Mahdi Camara
62' ↓ L. Blas ↑N. Mukiele
62' ↓ B. Embolo ↑M. Meite
↓ R. Aguilar ↑S. Abdulhamid 78'
80' ↓ Q. Merlin ↑M. Nagida
85' Mahamadou Nagida
90'+2 Jérémy Jacquet
Morgan Guilavogui 90'+3
Florian Sotoca Bench
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Rennes
Goalkeepers
Brice Samba 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Alidu Seidu 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
62%
Pass Acc
Jérémy Jacquet 
MAGNET
94
Activity
94
Activity
74
Passes
20
Duels
Anthony Rouault
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
78%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Ludovic Blas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
62
Total Mins
62
Entry
Mahdi Camara
MAGNET
69
Activity
69
Activity
55
Passes
14
Duels
Djaoui Cissé
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
29
Total Mins
29
Entry
Seko Fofana
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
43%
Pass Acc
Quentin Merlin
LATE SHIFT
10
Late Mins
10
Late Mins
80
Total Mins
80
Entry
Forwards
Breel Embolo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
61
Total Mins
62
Entry
Esteban Lepaul 
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
BENCH
Mathys Silistrie 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Lilian Brassier
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mahamadou Nagida
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Przemysław Frankowski
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Hans Hateboer
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Valentin Rongier
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Marc-Aurèle Meïté
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
29
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nordan Mukiele
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
28
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mousa Tamari
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Lens
Goalkeepers
Robin Risser
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Jonathan Gradit 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Red Card
Mistake
Red Card
Mistake
1
Fouls
3
Rating
Samson Baidoo 
SHIELD
3
Blocks
3
Blocks
0
Interceptions
0
Tackles
Malang Sarr
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Ruben Aguilar
LATE SHIFT
12
Late Mins
12
Late Mins
78
Total Mins
78
Entry
Mamadou Sangaré 
ENFORCER
8
Tackles
8
Tackles
12
Duels Won
80%
Win %
Adrien Thomasson
ENFORCER
9
Tackles
9
Tackles
15
Duels Won
71%
Win %
Matthieu Udol
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Forwards
Florian Thauvin
ARCHITECT
7
Key Passes
7
Key Passes
0
Assists
26%
Pass Acc
Wesley Saïd
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
61
Total Mins
61
Entry
Odsonne Édouard
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
61
Total Mins
61
Entry
BENCH
Régis Gurtner
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Jhoanner Chávez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Saud Abdulhamid
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pierre-Ismaëlo Ganiou
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
Florian Sotoca
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Abdallah Sima
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Morgan Guilavogui
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
29
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rayan Fofana
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
29
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/28/2025 | Rennes | 0 - 0 | Lens | Ligue 1 | Roazhon Park |
| 03/15/2025 | Lens | 1 - 0 | Rennes | Ligue 1 | Stade Bollaert-Delelis |
| 09/21/2024 | Rennes | 1 - 1 | Lens | Ligue 1 | Roazhon Park |
| 05/12/2024 | Rennes | 1 - 1 | Lens | Ligue 1 | Roazhon Park |
| 08/20/2023 | Lens | 1 - 1 | Rennes | Ligue 1 | Stade Bollaert-Delelis |
| 04/01/2023 | Rennes | 0 - 1 | Lens | Ligue 1 | Roazhon Park |
Rennes Win
Lens Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 6 GD: +8
P: 6 GD: +5
P: 6 GD: +7
P: 6 GD: +4
P: 6 GD: +2
P: 8 GD: 0
P: 6 GD: +4
P: 6 GD: +3
P: 6 GD: -1
P: 6 GD: 0
P: 6 GD: -2
P: 6 GD: -3
P: 6 GD: -5
P: 6 GD: -4
P: 6 GD: -2
P: 6 GD: -2
P: 6 GD: -3
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: -3
P: 6 GD: -8
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Rennes
Lens
Rennes
Lens
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Roazhon Park: Tactical Chaos Smothers the Balance
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 28/100. A first-minute red card transformed this six-pointer into a defensive battle where Rennes dominated without converting.
The Stakes Shattered in Sixty Seconds
Lens arrived at Rennes with clear ambitions: consolidate 7th place. Then Jonathan Gradit destroyed the script with a professional foul in the 1st minute. The immediate red transformed intensity into tactical chaos. Rennes, numerically superior, found their attacking rhythm suffocated by the very advantage they possessed.
Rennes' Dominance Strangled by Disorder
With 67% possession and 14 shots (just 2 on target), Rennes imposed their tempo at Roazhon Park. Anthony Rouault and Jérémy Jacquet orchestrated a flawless defensive display, each contributing 2 key passes from the back line. The balance tilted decisively toward Rennes, yet 27 combined shots for just 4 on target exposed collective bluntness in the final third. An xG of 1.19 versus Lens' 1.04 told the story: chances existed, finishing did not.
Lens Survives, Rennes Falters
Down to ten men, Lens retreated into a defensive fortress. Their 9 fouls versus Rennes' 16, their 4 corners against 8—everything screamed survival mode. Yet this resistance frustrated the hosts. Twelve total corners and relentless pressure failed to breach the dam. The 0-0 final whistle was cruel: Rennes controlled, Lens endured. For Rennes (2W-3D-1L, 9 pts), it's a title race setback. For Lens (3W-1D-2L, 10 pts), it's a stolen point forged in adversity.
Key Questions
How did Gradit's red card impact the match?
The 1st-minute expulsion handed Rennes numerical superiority but rigidified their attacking shape. Lens retreated defensively, suffocating Rennes' forward momentum entirely.
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.
A Pivotal Moment in the Title Race
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 43/100. This crunch match will determine if Lens's dominant lead is sustainable or if Rennes can dismantle the league leaders' perfect momentum.
The Setup
Ligue 1 leaders Lens travel to Roazhon Park on September 28, 2025, boasting a formidable Form that includes five straight victories. With 34 points from 15 games, they have established themselves as the team to beat. However, Rennes has shaken off an inconsistent start, securing four wins in their last five outings to climb to 6th. The Stakes couldn't be higher; a win for the home side would breathe new life into the chasing pack, while a Lens victory would further cement their status as title favorites. With Stars like A. Kalimuendo leading the line, the home side possesses the clinical edge required to challenge the league's best defense.
Key Battle
The tactical heart of this contest lies in the duel between Quentin Merlin and Wesley Saïd. Merlin has been a standout performer for the home side, providing a 7.5 average rating and vital defensive Balance. He will be tasked with neutralizing Saïd, who has been lethal in transition. The visitors will also rely on the shot-stopping ability of Robin Risser, who has already racked up 15 saves this season, to deny a Rennes attack anchored by goalkeeper Brice Samba at the other end.
Our Prediction
Expect a cagey affair where neither side wants to blink first. Lens will look to utilize their superior defensive organization, while Rennes will attempt to exploit the wide areas through Merlin. While Lens has the momentum, the home advantage at Roazhon Park often levels the playing field in these high-magnitude encounters. We predict a 1-1 draw, with both teams finding the net in a high-quality tactical stalemate.