Paris vs Lens: match statistics
Lens displays significantly better form and league position (2nd place) compared to Paris (15th place). The visitors have an impressive record of 16 wins this season and a 60% away win rate, while the hosts have won only 20% of their home matches. The recent form over the last five matches also favors Lens – 2.4 points per match compared to 1.2 for Paris. The hosts have a negative goal difference at home (-3) and concede an average of 1.7 goals per match, which, combined with their poor offensive efficiency (1.4 goals scored), puts them in a difficult position. Lens boasts a better conversion rate (13% conversion vs 10% for Paris) and a higher number of shots on target per match (4.7 vs 3.6), which increases the likelihood of their away victory.
Paris vs Lens: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Paris played against Lens in Ligue 1 (France). The game was played on February 14, 2026. Final score: 0:5.
Recent form
Paris has 1 win, 3 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 1.20 points per game. Lens has 4 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss, with 2.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Paris scores 1.24 goals per game and allows 1.62. Lens scores 1.76 and allows 0.81. Games in this league average 2.81 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 62% of Paris's games and 48% of Lens's. The Over 2.5 rates are 57% and 62%, compared with league averages of 50% for BTTS and 52% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Lens has the higher season xG average, 1.54 to 1.25 per game. Paris takes 11.4 shots per game, while Lens takes 13.8.
First-half and second-half trends
Paris leads at halftime in 14% of its games and scores 0.71 goals per game after halftime. Lens leads at halftime in 38% and scores 1.00 after halftime.
When the teams score
Paris's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (9 goals). For Lens, it is minutes 76-90+ (10 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Ligue 1 games average 2.81 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
Lens displays significantly better form and league position (2nd place) compared to Paris (15th place). The visitors have an impressive record of 16 wins this season and a 60% away win rate, while the hosts have won only 20% of their home matches. The recent form over the last five matches also favors Lens – 2.4 points per match compared to 1.2 for Paris. The hosts have a negative goal difference at home (-3) and concede an average of 1.7 goals per match, which, combined with their poor offensive efficiency (1.4 goals scored), puts them in a difficult position. Lens boasts a better conversion rate (13% conversion vs 10% for Paris) and a higher number of shots on target per match (4.7 vs 3.6), which increases the likelihood of their away 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
| Paris | Lens | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 31% | 36% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.36 | 0.35 |
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 100% better for: last-5 form.
1.2 pts / game - Paris · 2.4 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 42% better for: goals scored per game.
1.24 goals / game - Paris · 1.76 goals / game - Lens
Lens is 100% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.62 goals / game - Paris · 0.81 goals / game - Lens
Paris scores in 71% of games (15 of 21 meczów), while Lens keeps a clean sheet in 38% (8 of 21 meczów).
Lens scores in 81% of games (17 of 21 meczów), while Paris keeps a clean sheet in 24% (5 of 21 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 - Paris
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 83% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.86 pts / game - Paris · 1.57 pts / game - Lens
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Paris - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 14% of games and wins 24%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Lens - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 38% of games and wins 76%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 0.6 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 80% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 2.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 1.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 80% |
| No goal | 60% | 20% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +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 (9 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (10 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): +7 - 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
Paris
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
| Paris | Liga | Lens | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 2.86 | 2.81 | ▼ 2.57 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 62% | 50% | ▼ 48% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 57% | 52% | ▲ 62% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 24% | 29% | ▲ 38% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 76% | 69% | ▲ 76% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 67% | 78% | ▲ 81% |
^ 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 Paris'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 Paris vs Lens?
The Ligue 1 match finished Paris 0:5 Lens. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Paris vs Lens?
Paris score 1.24 goals per game on average and Lens 1.76. The Ligue 1 average is 2.81 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 52% of games. Both teams score in 62% of Paris's matches and 48% of Lens's.
What form are Paris and Lens in?
Over the last 5 games Paris have a 1-3-1 record (1.20 points per game) and Lens 4-0-1 (2.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Paris vs Lens?
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.