Lens vs Olympique Marseille: match statistics
Lens vs Olympique Marseille: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Lens played against Olympique Marseille in Ligue 1 (France). The game was played on November 8, 2026. Venue: Stade Bollaert-Delelis. Final score: 1:2.
Recent form
Lens has 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.80 points per game. Olympique Marseille has 4 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss, with 2.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Lens scores 1.78 goals per game and allows 1.44. Olympique Marseille scores 2.22 and allows 1.44. Games in this league average 2.96 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 78% of Lens's games and 44% of Olympique Marseille's. The Over 2.5 rates are 78% and 56%, compared with league averages of 58% for BTTS and 56% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Olympique Marseille has the higher season xG average, 1.55 to 1.49 per game. Lens takes 12.9 shots per game, while Olympique Marseille takes 12.9.
First-half and second-half trends
Lens leads at halftime in 44% of its games and scores 1.11 goals per game after halftime. Olympique Marseille leads at halftime in 33% and scores 1.44 after halftime.
When the teams score
Lens's most productive scoring window is minutes 46-60 (5 goals). For Olympique Marseille, it is minutes 46-60 (6 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Ligue 1 games average 2.96 goals. Both teams score in 58% of games, and 56% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 1 home win, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 3.50 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 have won 75% of their home matches, scoring an average of 2.25 goals, while Olympique de Marseille have won 50% of their away fixtures, averaging 1.75 goals. The hosts hit the target more often at home—6.25 times per match, compared with 4.25 shots on target for the visitors away from home—and their average xG stands at 1.65 versus Marseille’s 1.56. Lens also have the edge defensively in terms of chances conceded: at home, they allow an average xG of 1.03, while Marseille concede 1.54 on the road. However, the visitors have been more clinical recently, scoring 11 goals and winning 3 of their last five matches, while Lens have scored 5 goals and claimed 2 victories. Home advantage favors Lens, although Marseille’s current form means the hosts are not clear favorites.
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
Lens score an average of 2.6 goals per home match and have failed to score in none of those games, which supports the prospect of a home goal. Marseille average 1.75 goals away from home and have scored an average of 2.2 goals in their last five matches; Lens conceded an average of 1.6 goals over that period. The teams’ average xG figures are also closely matched, at 1.55 for Lens and 1.56 for Marseille, pointing to attacking potential on both sides. However, caution is warranted: Marseille have failed to score in 50% of their away matches, while both teams scored in only 25% of those games. Despite this risk, Lens’ strong scoring record and Marseille’s recent goalscoring form give a slight edge to the scenario in which both teams find the net (BTTS - Yes / Goal/Goal).
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
Lens matches have averaged 4.2 goals, while Olympique Marseille games have averaged 3.0, pointing to at least two goals. Lens score an average of 2.6 goals at home and concede 1.6, while Marseille average 1.75 goals scored and 1.25 conceded away from home. Both teams create a similar number of chances: Lens have an average xG of 1.55, compared with 1.56 for Marseille. Over 1.5 goals has landed in 100% of Lens matches and 75% of Marseille matches, making it a stronger signal than Over 2.5 goals, which has landed in 80% and 25% of their matches, respectively.
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
The most likely scenario is for Lens to lead at the break and maintain that advantage through to the final whistle: Lens have won 60% of their home matches, while Marseille have lost 50% of their away games. Lens led at half-time in 40% of their home matches and averaged 1.0 first-half goals, while Marseille failed to score before the break in 75% of their away fixtures. Lens’s average of 2.6 goals at home, compared with Marseille’s 1.75 away, supports the prospect of Lens holding on to their lead. However, this is not a clear-cut HT/FT pick: Marseille have averaged 2.2 goals in their last five matches, compared with Lens’s 1.0, and led at the break in 60% of those games. Therefore, the away-team lead scenario also has a significant influence on the forecast.
View first-half and second-half statisticsStats by half
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 | Olympique Marseille | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 41% | 36% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.33 | 0.48 |
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.
Olympique Marseille is 33% better for: last-5 form.
1.8 pts / game - Lens · 2.4 pts / game - Olympique Marseille
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.
Olympique Marseille is 25% better for: goals scored per game.
1.78 goals / game - Lens · 2.22 goals / game - Olympique Marseille
Lens scores in 78% of games (7 of 9 games), while Olympique Marseille keeps a clean sheet in 33% (3 of 9 games).
Olympique Marseille scores in 78% of games (7 of 9 games), while Lens keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 9 games).
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 - Olympique Marseille
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 8% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.56 pts / game - Lens · 1.44 pts / game - Olympique Marseille
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Lens - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 44% of games and wins 44%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Olympique Marseille - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 33% of games and wins 56%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.6 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 20% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.20 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 1.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 2.8 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 60% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +5 | +2 |
* 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 (5 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (6 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - 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
Olympique Marseille
* 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 | Olympique Marseille | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.22 | 2.96 | ▲ 3.67 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 78% | 58% | ▼ 44% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 78% | 56% | • 56% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 0% | 24% | ▲ 33% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 78% | 72% | ▼ 56% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 100% | 83% | ▲ 89% |
^ 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.
Head-to-head
Record from Lens's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 1 loss against Olympique Marseille. Games average 3.50 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Lens vs Olympique Marseille?
The Ligue 1 match finished Lens 1:2 Olympique Marseille. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Lens and Olympique Marseille?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Lens won 1, Olympique Marseille won 1 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 3.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Lens vs Olympique Marseille?
Lens score 1.78 goals per game on average and Olympique Marseille 2.22. The Ligue 1 average is 2.96 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 56% of games. Both teams score in 78% of Lens's matches and 44% of Olympique Marseille's.
What form are Lens and Olympique Marseille in?
Over the last 5 games Lens have a 3-0-2 record (1.80 points per game) and Olympique Marseille 4-0-1 (2.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Lens vs Olympique Marseille?
The statistical background for Lens vs Olympique Marseille — 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.