Toulouse vs Lens: match statistics
Lens sits atop the table, displaying impressive form with five consecutive victories, while Toulouse is positioned seventh. The visitors boast a high away win percentage (63%) and an impeccable recent run, securing 15 points from a possible 15. Toulouse maintains a solid home record with 50% clean sheets, yet their form is less stable with a 38% home win rate. Lens has demonstrated superior scoring efficiency in the last five matches (10 goals) compared to Toulouse (8 goals), alongside a better goal difference. Considering current form, league standing, and Lens' away statistics, the visitors are the favorites for this clash, although Toulouse cannot be underestimated when playing in front of their home crowd.
Toulouse vs Lens: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Toulouse played against Lens in Ligue 1 (France). The game was played on January 2, 2026. Final score: 0:3.
Recent form
Toulouse has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 1.60 points per game. Lens has 5 wins, 0 draws and 0 losses, with 3.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Toulouse scores 1.50 goals per game and allows 1.19. Lens scores 1.75 and allows 0.81. Games in this league average 2.85 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 44% of Toulouse's games and 50% of Lens's. The Over 2.5 rates are 50% and 63%, compared with league averages of 49% for BTTS and 51% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Lens has the higher season xG average, 1.55 to 1.35 per game. Toulouse takes 12.2 shots per game, while Lens takes 13.9.
First-half and second-half trends
Toulouse leads at halftime in 25% of its games and scores 1.06 goals per game after halftime. Lens leads at halftime in 44% and scores 0.88 after halftime.
When the teams score
Toulouse's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (9 goals). For Lens, it is minutes 31-45+ (6 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 51% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
There is not enough head-to-head history for a meaningful comparison.
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 sits atop the table, displaying impressive form with five consecutive victories, while Toulouse is positioned seventh. The visitors boast a high away win percentage (63%) and an impeccable recent run, securing 15 points from a possible 15. Toulouse maintains a solid home record with 50% clean sheets, yet their form is less stable with a 38% home win rate. Lens has demonstrated superior scoring efficiency in the last five matches (10 goals) compared to Toulouse (8 goals), alongside a better goal difference. Considering current form, league standing, and Lens' away statistics, the visitors are the favorites for this clash, although Toulouse cannot be underestimated when playing in front of their home crowd.
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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
| Toulouse | Lens | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 32% | 37% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.39 | 0.34 |
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 88% better for: last-5 form.
1.6 pts / game - Toulouse · 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.
Lens is 17% better for: goals scored per game.
1.5 goals / game - Toulouse · 1.75 goals / game - Lens
Lens is 47% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.19 goals / game - Toulouse · 0.81 goals / game - Lens
Toulouse scores in 75% of games (12 of 16 meczów), while Lens keeps a clean sheet in 31% (5 of 16 meczów).
Lens scores in 75% of games (12 of 16 meczów), while Toulouse keeps a clean sheet in 38% (6 of 16 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 - Toulouse
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 59% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.06 pts / game - Toulouse · 1.69 pts / game - Lens
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Toulouse - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 25% of games and wins 38%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Lens - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 44% of games and wins 75%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.80 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 80% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +2 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.20 | 2.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.2 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 80% |
| No goal | 20% | 0% |
| Goal difference | +4 | +4 |
* 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 0-15 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): +6 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (6 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - 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
Toulouse
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
| Toulouse | Liga | Lens | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.69 | 2.85 | ▼ 2.56 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 44% | 49% | • 50% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | • 50% | 51% | ▲ 63% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 38% | 28% | ▲ 31% |
| Goal before half-time | • 69% | 69% | ▲ 81% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 69% | 80% | • 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
Substitutes
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.
FAQ
What was the result of Toulouse vs Lens?
The Ligue 1 match finished Toulouse 0:3 Lens. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Toulouse vs Lens?
Toulouse score 1.50 goals per game on average and Lens 1.75. The Ligue 1 average is 2.85 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 51% of games. Both teams score in 44% of Toulouse's matches and 50% of Lens's.
What form are Toulouse and Lens in?
Over the last 5 games Toulouse have a 2-2-1 record (1.60 points per game) and Lens 5-0-0 (3.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Toulouse 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.