Lens vs Auxerre: match statistics
Lens is in impressive form, topping the table with an 88% home win rate and a streak of five consecutive victories. The hosts have netted 31 goals this season while conceding just 13, with a 13:2 aggregate score in their last five outings. Auxerre sits in 17th position with a catastrophic away record—0% wins, a 75% loss rate, and a -12 goal difference on the road. The visitors have failed to keep a single clean sheet away and have been unable to score in 63% of their matches. xG statistics also heavily back Lens (1.65 vs 1.19), while possession averages and shot efficiency clearly favor the hosts. Given all metrics, a Lens victory is highly probable, although a draw remains a slim possibility should the visitors adopt an ultra-defensive approach.
Lens vs Auxerre: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Lens played against Auxerre in Ligue 1 (France). The game was played on January 17, 2026. Final score: 1:0.
Recent form
Lens has 5 wins, 0 draws and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 3.00 points per game. Auxerre has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses, with 1.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Lens scores 1.82 goals per game and allows 0.76. Auxerre scores 0.82 and allows 1.59. Games in this league average 2.85 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 47% of Lens's games and 41% of Auxerre's. The Over 2.5 rates are 65% and 41%, compared with league averages of 49% for BTTS and 52% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Lens has the higher season xG average, 1.57 to 1.27 per game. Lens takes 14.1 shots per game, while Auxerre takes 11.2.
First-half and second-half trends
Lens leads at halftime in 41% of its games and scores 1.00 goals per game after halftime. Auxerre leads at halftime in 12% and scores 0.47 after halftime.
When the teams score
Lens's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (8 goals). For Auxerre, it is minutes 31-45+ (4 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Ligue 1 games average 2.85 goals. Both teams score in 49% of games, and 52% 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 is in impressive form, topping the table with an 88% home win rate and a streak of five consecutive victories. The hosts have netted 31 goals this season while conceding just 13, with a 13:2 aggregate score in their last five outings. Auxerre sits in 17th position with a catastrophic away record—0% wins, a 75% loss rate, and a -12 goal difference on the road. The visitors have failed to keep a single clean sheet away and have been unable to score in 63% of their matches. xG statistics also heavily back Lens (1.65 vs 1.19), while possession averages and shot efficiency clearly favor the hosts. Given all metrics, a Lens victory is highly probable, although a draw remains a slim possibility should the visitors adopt an ultra-defensive approach.
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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 | Auxerre | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 38% | 33% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.34 | 0.22 |
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 200% better for: last-5 form.
3 pts / game - Lens · 1 pts / game - Auxerre
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 122% better for: goals scored per game.
1.82 goals / game - Lens · 0.82 goals / game - Auxerre
Lens is 109% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.76 goals / game - Lens · 1.59 goals / game - Auxerre
Lens scores in 76% of games (13 of 17 meczów), while Auxerre keeps a clean sheet in 18% (3 of 17 meczów).
Auxerre scores in 53% of games (9 of 17 meczów), while Lens keeps a clean sheet in 35% (6 of 17 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 - Auxerre
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 117% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.65 pts / game - Lens · 0.76 pts / game - Auxerre
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Lens - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 41% of games and wins 76%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Auxerre - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 12% of games and wins 18%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.2 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 | 2.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 1.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 80% |
| No goal | 40% | 0% |
| Goal difference | +2 | +6 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -1 | 0 |
* 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 76-90 (8 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): +5 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (4 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): -6 - late phases are a weakness.
* 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
Auxerre
* 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 | Auxerre | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.59 | 2.85 | ▼ 2.41 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 47% | 49% | ▼ 41% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 65% | 52% | ▼ 41% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 35% | 28% | ▼ 18% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 76% | 70% | • 71% |
| Goal after half-time | • 82% | 81% | ▼ 71% |
^ 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
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 Auxerre. Games average 3.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Lens vs Auxerre?
The Ligue 1 match finished Lens 1:0 Auxerre. 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 Auxerre?
Lens score 1.82 goals per game on average and Auxerre 0.82. The Ligue 1 average is 2.85 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 52% of games. Both teams score in 47% of Lens's matches and 41% of Auxerre's.
What form are Lens and Auxerre in?
Over the last 5 games Lens have a 5-0-0 record (3.00 points per game) and Auxerre 1-2-2 (1.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Lens vs Auxerre?
The statistical background for Lens vs Auxerre — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.