Lens vs Angers SCO: match statistics
Lens are the clear favourites for this match, sitting in second place in the table with an impressive 85% win rate at home. The hosts display a dominant stance at their own stadium, averaging 2 goals per game while conceding just 0.62, resulting in a +18 goal difference in home matches. Angers SCO have serious attacking issues away from home, averaging only 0.54 goals per game and failing to score in 54% of their away fixtures. The visitors' form is alarming – just 1 point in their last 5 matches and a -10 goal difference on the road. Lens's advantage in possession (50% vs 40%), shooting accuracy, and xG metrics (1.72 vs 0.89) further confirm their clear superiority. Considering all statistics, a home victory is the most likely outcome of this encounter.
Lens vs Angers SCO: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Lens played against Angers SCO in Ligue 1 (France). The game was played on March 20, 2026. Final score: 5:1.
Recent form
Lens has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.40 points per game. Angers SCO has 1 win, 0 draws and 4 losses, with 0.60 points per game.
Scoring records
Lens scores 1.88 goals per game and allows 0.88. Angers SCO scores 0.88 and allows 1.23. Games in this league average 2.76 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 50% of Lens's games and 31% of Angers SCO's. The Over 2.5 rates are 65% and 23%, compared with league averages of 48% for BTTS and 50% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Lens has the higher season xG average, 1.66 to 1.05 per game. Lens takes 15.1 shots per game, while Angers SCO takes 9.3.
First-half and second-half trends
Lens leads at halftime in 42% of its games and scores 1.12 goals per game after halftime. Angers SCO leads at halftime in 27% and scores 0.58 after halftime.
When the teams score
Lens's most productive scoring window is minutes 46-60 (12 goals). For Angers SCO, it is minutes 76-90+ (9 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Ligue 1 games average 2.76 goals. Both teams score in 48% of games, and 50% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 1 home win, 0 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Lens are the clear favorites for this match, sitting in second place in the table with an impressive 85% win rate at home. The hosts display a dominant stance at their own stadium, averaging 2 goals per game while conceding just 0.62, resulting in a +18 goal difference in home matches. Angers SCO have serious attacking issues away from home, averaging only 0.54 goals per game and failing to score in 54% of their away fixtures. The visitors' form is alarming – just 1 point in their last 5 matches and a -10 goal difference on the road. Lens's advantage in possession (50% vs 40%), shooting accuracy, and xG metrics (1.72 vs 0.89) further confirm their clear superiority. Considering all statistics, a home victory is the most likely outcome of this encounter.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Lens | Angers SCO | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 35% | 36% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.36 | 0.26 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Lens is 133% better for: last-5 form.
1.4 pts / game - Lens · 0.6 pts / game - Angers SCO
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Lens is 114% better for: goals scored per game.
1.88 goals / game - Lens · 0.88 goals / game - Angers SCO
Lens is 40% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.88 goals / game - Lens · 1.23 goals / game - Angers SCO
Lens scores in 85% of games (22 of 26 meczów), while Angers SCO keeps a clean sheet in 35% (9 of 26 meczów).
Angers SCO scores in 62% of games (16 of 26 meczów), while Lens keeps a clean sheet in 38% (10 of 26 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Lens
Over / Under - Angers SCO
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Lens is 41% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.62 pts / game - Lens · 1.15 pts / game - Angers SCO
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Lens - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 42% of games and wins 69%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Angers SCO - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 27% of games and wins 35%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.1 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.80 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 1.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 2.4 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 0% |
| Goal difference | +2 | +4 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.60 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.0 | 0.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 0.4 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 100% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -2 | -4 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (12 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +9 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (9 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): +5 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Lens
Angers SCO
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Ligue 1).
Teams vs league
| Lens | Liga | Angers SCO | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 2.77 | 2.76 | ▼ 2.12 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 50% | 48% | ▼ 31% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 65% | 50% | ▼ 23% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 38% | 30% | ▲ 35% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 81% | 70% | ▼ 65% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 85% | 77% | ▼ 69% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Lens's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 0 losses against Angers SCO. Games average 3.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Lens vs Angers SCO?
The Ligue 1 match finished Lens 5:1 Angers SCO. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Lens vs Angers SCO?
Lens score 1.88 goals per game on average and Angers SCO 0.88. The Ligue 1 average is 2.76 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 50% of games. Both teams score in 50% of Lens's matches and 31% of Angers SCO's.
What form are Lens and Angers SCO in?
Over the last 5 games Lens have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and Angers SCO 1-0-4 (0.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Lens vs Angers SCO?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.