Olympique Marseille vs Lens: match statistics
The match promises to be extremely evenly matched. Olympique Marseille presents impressive home form with 67% of matches won at home and an average of 2.67 goals per match, though their recent overall form raises concerns (1.4 points per match in the last 5 meetings). Lens is leading the table and is in phenomenal shape—5 consecutive victories, conceding just 1 goal in the last 5 matches. The visitors have an identical winning percentage away (67%) as the hosts do at home, suggesting a balance of power. The difference in xG between the two teams is minimal (1.78 vs 1.5), and Marseille holds the advantage in possession (61% vs 49%). Considering Lens' strong defense in recent weeks and the confidence of the hosts playing before their own crowd, the most probable scenario seems to be a draw, although both teams have real chances for victory.
Olympique Marseille vs Lens: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Olympique Marseille played against Lens in Ligue 1 (France). The game was played on January 24, 2026. Final score: 3:1.
Recent form
Olympique Marseille has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.40 points per game. Lens has 5 wins, 0 draws and 0 losses, with 3.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Olympique Marseille scores 2.28 goals per game and allows 1.06. Lens scores 1.78 and allows 0.72. Games in this league average 2.84 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 44% of Olympique Marseille's games and 44% of Lens's. The Over 2.5 rates are 61% and 61%, compared with league averages of 50% for BTTS and 52% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Olympique Marseille has the higher season xG average, 1.72 to 1.60 per game. Olympique Marseille takes 14.6 shots per game, while Lens takes 14.3.
First-half and second-half trends
Olympique Marseille leads at halftime in 39% of its games and scores 1.33 goals per game after halftime. Lens leads at halftime in 39% and scores 1.00 after halftime.
When the teams score
Olympique Marseille's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (12 goals). For Lens, it is minutes 76-90+ (8 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Ligue 1 games average 2.84 goals. Both teams score in 50% 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 0 home wins, 0 draws and 1 away win. 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
The match promises to be extremely evenly matched. Olympique Marseille presents impressive home form with 67% of matches won at home and an average of 2.67 goals per match, though their recent overall form raises concerns (1.4 points per match in the last 5 meetings). Lens is leading the table and is in phenomenal shape—5 consecutive victories, conceding just 1 goal in the last 5 matches. The visitors have an identical winning percentage away (67%) as the hosts do at home, suggesting a balance of power. The difference in xG between the two teams is minimal (1.78 vs 1.5), and Marseille holds the advantage in possession (61% vs 49%). Considering Lens' strong defense in recent weeks and the confidence of the hosts playing before their own crowd, the most probable scenario seems to be a draw, although both teams have real chances for victory.
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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
| Olympique Marseille | Lens | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 41% | 38% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.38 | 0.33 |
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 114% better for: last-5 form.
1.4 pts / game - Olympique Marseille · 3 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.
Olympique Marseille is 28% better for: goals scored per game.
2.28 goals / game - Olympique Marseille · 1.78 goals / game - Lens
Lens is 47% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.06 goals / game - Olympique Marseille · 0.72 goals / game - Lens
Olympique Marseille scores in 78% of games (14 of 18 meczów), while Lens keeps a clean sheet in 39% (7 of 18 meczów).
Lens scores in 78% of games (14 of 18 meczów), while Olympique Marseille keeps a clean sheet in 33% (6 of 18 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 - Olympique Marseille
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.
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Olympique Marseille - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 39% of games and wins 61%. 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.
Lens - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 39% of games and wins 78%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.80 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 40% |
| No goal | 80% | 40% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +1 |
| 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 |
* 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 (12 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): +5 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (8 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (4). 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
Olympique Marseille
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
| Olympique Marseille | Liga | Lens | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.33 | 2.84 | ▼ 2.50 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 44% | 50% | ▼ 44% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 61% | 52% | ▲ 61% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 33% | 28% | ▲ 39% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 72% | 69% | ▲ 72% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 83% | 81% | ▲ 83% |
^ 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.
- Olympique MarseilleSubstitutionOn: Pierre-Emerick Emiliano François AubameyangOff: Amine Ferid Gouiri
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 Olympique Marseille's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Lens. Games average 3.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Olympique Marseille vs Lens?
The Ligue 1 match finished Olympique Marseille 3:1 Lens. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Olympique Marseille vs Lens?
Olympique Marseille score 2.28 goals per game on average and Lens 1.78. The Ligue 1 average is 2.84 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 52% of games. Both teams score in 44% of Olympique Marseille's matches and 44% of Lens's.
What form are Olympique Marseille and Lens in?
Over the last 5 games Olympique Marseille have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and Lens 5-0-0 (3.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Olympique Marseille vs Lens?
The statistical background for Olympique Marseille vs Lens — 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.