Lens vs Olympique Lyonnais: match statistics
Lens vs Olympique Lyonnais: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Lens played Olympique Lyonnais in Ligue 1 (France). The match was played on 9 October 2026. Venue: Stade Bollaert-Delelis. Final score: 2:1.
Current form
Lens: 1-1-3, 0.80 points/match. Olympique Lyonnais: 3-2-0, 2.20 points/match.
Goal statistics
Lens scores 1.80 and concedes 1.80 goals per match. Olympique Lyonnais scores 2.00 and concedes 0.40. League average: 2.84 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Lens 80%, Olympique Lyonnais 40%. Over 2.5: Lens 80%, Olympique Lyonnais 40%. League level: BTTS 60%, Over 2.5 60%.
xG, shots and style
Lens has higher xG: 1.71 vs 1.48. Lens: 14.8 shots per match, Olympique Lyonnais: 13.4.
Match halves
Lens: half-time lead 40%, second-half goals 1.20. Olympique Lyonnais: half-time lead 40%, second-half goals 1.20.
Goals by minute
Lens: 46-60 (4 goals). Olympique Lyonnais: 76-90+ (3 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Ligue 1: 2.84 goals per match, BTTS 60%, Over 2.5 60%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 2 previous H2H matches were available: 1-0-1. Average goals 2.50, BTTS 0%.
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
Olympique Lyonnais sit 2nd and remain unbeaten after five rounds, with three wins and two draws, while 15th-placed Lens have won just once and lost three matches. The visitors have conceded only 2 goals this season, while Lens have let in 9 across their last five games, which favours Lyon. However, the hosts have strengths at home: they average 2.5 goals per match, and their xG is 1.84 compared with Lyon’s 0.95 away from home. Lyon have kept a clean sheet in both of their away matches so far, although they have allowed opponents chances worth an average xG of 1.3, so Lens’ edge in chance creation could prove significant. The visitors’ more consistent results and stronger defence give them a slight advantage, but the hosts’ attacking numbers mean a draw or a Lens win cannot be ruled out.
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
The strongest indication against both teams scoring comes from Lyon’s away matches: the visitors failed to score in 50% of them, while Lyon kept a clean sheet in 100%. Away from home, Lyon averages just 2 shots on target and an xG of 0.95, while Lens concedes an average of 0.67 goals at home. On the other hand, the hosts score an average of 2.67 goals at home, making it difficult to assume that Lyon will keep another clean sheet. Recent form also supports BTTS - Yes: both teams scored in 80% and 60% of their respective last five matches. Even so, Lyon’s away-day struggles in front of goal make it slightly more likely that at least one team will fail to score (BTTS - No).
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
In their last 5 matches, Lens scored an average of 1.4 goals and conceded 1.8, giving a total of 3.2 goals per game. Over the same period, Lyon averaged 2.0 goals, with an xG of 1.56 compared with the 1.43 xG conceded by Lens. The home side also creates chances: its recent average xG is 1.91, although Lyon conceded just 0.6 goals per game across those 5 matches. The 2.5 line remains less certain, as it was exceeded in 67% of Lens's home matches and in none of Lyon's away matches. Therefore, with a forecast of 2.7 goals, Over 1.5 goals is the strongest pick: it requires both teams to score once, or either team to score twice.
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
A draw at half-time followed by a Lyon win appears the most likely outcome: the visitors were level at the break in both of their away matches so far and conceded no first-half goals in either. Their recent form over the last five matches supports a win, with Lyon averaging 2.0 goals and winning three games, while Lens won one and conceded an average of 1.8 goals. Lens remains dangerous at home, however, scoring an average of 2.67 goals and recording seven shots on target per match, compared with Lyon’s two away from home. Home-win scenarios therefore still carry significant weight, but the combination of Lyon’s cautious first halves and better recent finishing points primarily to X/2.
View first-half and second-half statisticsHalf-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Lens | Olympique Lyonnais | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 43% | 37% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.28 | 0.40 |
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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Olympique Lyonnais is 175% better for: last-5 form.
0.8 pts / match - Lens · 2.2 pts / match - Olympique Lyonnais
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 Lyonnais is 11% better for: goals scored per match.
1.8 goals / match - Lens · 2 goals / match - Olympique Lyonnais
Olympique Lyonnais is 350% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.8 goals / match - Lens · 0.4 goals / match - Olympique Lyonnais
Lens scores in 80% of matches (4 of 5 matches), while Olympique Lyonnais keeps a clean sheet in 60% (3 of 5 matches).
Olympique Lyonnais scores in 80% of matches (4 of 5 matches), while Lens keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 5 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Lens
Over / Under - Olympique Lyonnais
1st half
2nd half
Match 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.
Olympique Lyonnais is 29% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.4 pts / match - Lens · 1.8 pts / match - Olympique Lyonnais
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Lens - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 40% of matches and wins 20%. Sometimes loses the lead after half-time.
Concedes 0.6 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Olympique Lyonnais - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 40% of matches and wins 60%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.40 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 1.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 1.2 |
| Average goals in match | 1.2 | 2.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 20% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | 0 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.80 | 2.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 1.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Average goals in match | 1.0 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 80% |
| No goal | 60% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +3 | +5 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (4 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (3 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (1). 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Lens
Olympique Lyonnais
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches 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 Lyonnais | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 3.60 | 2.84 | ▼ 2.40 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 80% | 60% | ▼ 40% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 80% | 60% | ▼ 40% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 0% | 24% | ▲ 60% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 80% | 69% | ▼ 40% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 100% | 80% | • 80% |
^ 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
Recent meetings (2): Lens 1 - 0 - 1 Olympique Lyonnais. Average goals 2.50, both teams scored in 0% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Lens vs Olympique Lyonnais?
The Ligue 1 match finished Lens 2:1 Olympique Lyonnais. 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 Lyonnais?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Lens won 1, Olympique Lyonnais won 1 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 2.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Lens vs Olympique Lyonnais?
Lens score 1.80 goals per game on average and Olympique Lyonnais 2.00. The Ligue 1 average is 2.84 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 60% of games. Both teams score in 80% of Lens's matches and 40% of Olympique Lyonnais's.
What form are Lens and Olympique Lyonnais in?
Over the last 5 games Lens have a 1-1-3 record (0.80 points per game) and Olympique Lyonnais 3-2-0 (2.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Lens vs Olympique Lyonnais?
The statistical background for Lens vs Olympique Lyonnais — 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.