Lorient vs Lens: match statistics
As the league's runner-up, Lens displays a significantly higher class than Lorient, which is confirmed by all key statistics. The visitors boast a 58% away win rate and an impressive goal difference (+9 in away fixtures), whereas the hosts have won only one of their last five matches. Lens scores an average of 1.83 goals on the road while conceding merely 1.08 goals, evidencing a solid performance in both phases of the game. Lorient has recorded four draws in their last five fixtures, highlighting their difficulties in breaking down opponents. Higher xG values for Lens (1.53 vs 1.42 for the hosts at home), along with better ball possession and shot conversion stats, strongly advocate for an away win.
Lorient vs Lens: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Lorient played against Lens in Ligue 1 (France). The game was played on March 14, 2026. Final score: 2:1.
Recent form
Lorient has 1 win, 3 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 1.20 points per game. Lens has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss, with 2.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Lorient scores 1.40 goals per game and allows 1.56. Lens scores 1.92 and allows 0.84. Games in this league average 2.77 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 56% of Lorient's games and 48% of Lens's. The Over 2.5 rates are 44% and 64%, compared with league averages of 48% for BTTS and 50% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Lens has the higher season xG average, 1.63 to 1.32 per game. Lorient takes 11.8 shots per game, while Lens takes 14.9.
First-half and second-half trends
Lorient leads at halftime in 40% of its games and scores 0.80 goals per game after halftime. Lens leads at halftime in 44% and scores 1.12 after halftime.
When the teams score
Lorient's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (9 goals). For Lens, it is minutes 76-90+ (12 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Ligue 1 games average 2.77 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 0 home wins, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% 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
As the league's runner-up, Lens displays a significantly higher class than Lorient, which is confirmed by all key statistics. The visitors boast a 58% away win rate and an impressive goal difference (+9 in away fixtures), whereas the hosts have won only one of their last five matches. Lens scores an average of 1.83 goals on the road while conceding merely 1.08 goals, evidencing a solid performance in both phases of the game. Lorient has recorded four draws in their last five fixtures, highlighting their difficulties in breaking down opponents. Higher xG values for Lens (1.53 vs 1.42 for the hosts at home), along with better ball possession and shot conversion stats, strongly advocate for an away win.
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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
| Lorient | Lens | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 33% | 35% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.36 | 0.37 |
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 67% better for: last-5 form.
1.2 pts / game - Lorient · 2 pts / game - Lens
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 37% better for: goals scored per game.
1.4 goals / game - Lorient · 1.92 goals / game - Lens
Lens is 86% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.56 goals / game - Lorient · 0.84 goals / game - Lens
Lorient scores in 72% of games (18 of 25 meczów), while Lens keeps a clean sheet in 40% (10 of 25 meczów).
Lens scores in 84% of games (21 of 25 meczów), while Lorient keeps a clean sheet in 20% (5 of 25 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 - Lorient
Over / Under - Lens
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 11% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.52 pts / game - Lorient · 1.68 pts / game - Lens
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Lorient - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 40% of games and wins 32%. Usually protects a halftime lead through the final whistle.
Allows 0.4 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Lens - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 44% of games and wins 72%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | 0 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.00 | 2.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 1.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 2.4 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 80% |
| No goal | 20% | 0% |
| Goal difference | +3 | +6 |
* 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 31-45 (9 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (13). Late-goal balance (76-90): -4 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (12 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): +9 - 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
Lorient
Lens
* 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
| Lorient | Liga | Lens | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 2.96 | 2.77 | • 2.76 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 56% | 48% | • 48% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 44% | 50% | ▲ 64% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 20% | 29% | ▲ 40% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 72% | 70% | ▲ 80% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 84% | 77% | ▲ 84% |
^ 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
Substitutes
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 Lorient's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Lens. Games average 3.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Lorient vs Lens?
The Ligue 1 match finished Lorient 2:1 Lens. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Lorient vs Lens?
Lorient score 1.40 goals per game on average and Lens 1.92. The Ligue 1 average is 2.77 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 50% of games. Both teams score in 56% of Lorient's matches and 48% of Lens's.
What form are Lorient and Lens in?
Over the last 5 games Lorient have a 1-3-1 record (1.20 points per game) and Lens 3-1-1 (2.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Lorient vs Lens?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Lorient vs Lens: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.