Lens

Ligue 1 · France

Next match and form

Next match

Troyes – LensSaturday 17 October, 19:45Ligue 1away

Over 2.5 goals

61%

our chance

Both teams score

61%

our chance

Over 9.5 corners

51%

our chance

Over 3.5 cards

51%

our chance

At a glance

Elo rating: 1,925ranked 40 · −7 in 30 days
Record 2026/27: 2-1-3wins, draws, defeats
Goals: 11:106 matches
Form: LWDLW

Season 2026/27 stats

Ligue 1 · 6 matches

Results and goals

	All	Home	Away	League average
Goals scored per match	1.8	2.3	1.3	1.5
Goals conceded per match	1.7	1.3	2.0	1.5
Wins	33%2/6	67%2/3	0%0/3	37%
Draws	17%1/6	0%0/3	33%1/3	26%
Defeats	50%3/6	33%1/3	67%2/3	37%
Over 1.5 goals	83%5/6	67%2/3	100%3/3	78%
Over 2.5 goals	83%5/6	67%2/3	100%3/3	61%
Over 3.5 goals	33%2/6	33%1/3	33%1/3	35%
Both teams to score (BTTS)	83%5/6	67%2/3	100%3/3	61%
Clean sheet	0%0/6	0%0/3	0%0/3	23%
Failed to score	17%1/6	33%1/3	0%0/3	23%
First-half goal	83%5/6	67%2/3	100%3/3	70%

Corners and cards

	All	Home	Away	League average
Corners per match	10.2	10.0	10.3	9.6
Team corners	7.0	6.3	7.7	4.8
Cards per match	2.8	2.0	3.7	3.0
Over 9.5 corners	67%4/6	67%2/3	67%2/3	52%
Over 3.5 cards	33%2/6	0%0/3	67%2/3	43%

When the goals fall

ScoredConcededExpected

0–15

16–30

31–45+

46–60

61–75

76–90+

minutes

Expected = each match's expected goals × the league's usual timing of goals. Last 38 league matches (29 August 2025 – 9 October 2026). This describes those matches, it is not a forecast: in our tests the timing of goals did not carry over to the following matches.

Game state

Share of minutes

Leading34%Level46%Trailing21%

State	xG per 90	Opp. xG per 90
Leading	1.68	1.52
Level	1.68	1.01
Trailing	2.56	1.01

Last 38 league matches with xG. This describes those matches, it is not a forecast: in our tests these patterns barely carried over to the following matches.

Streaks and records

Now

33 matches scoring

All team streaks →

Club records in the league

Streak	Now	Record
Wins in a row	1	82026
Unbeaten	1	192006
Without a win	0	122004
Defeats in a row	0	52015
Scoring	3	202023
Clean sheets	0	61998

Elo rating and strength

Elo1,925−7 · 30 days

Global rank40.

Rank in league2.Ligue 1

Peak1,94817 January 2026

Low1,46315 March 1997

Elo history

Attack and defence

Ligue 1 · as of 11 October 2026Profile: complete

Attack+2 · 30 days

1,5982 of 18 in the leaguepercentile 94

Exp. goals forvs an average team of the league1.64

Defence−5 · 30 days

1,5563 of 18 in the leaguepercentile 88

Exp. goals againstvs an average team of the league1.24

1500 = league average. +100 attack points = 1.2x the goals scored, +100 defence points = 1.2x fewer conceded (against the same opponent). Ratings adjust for the strength of opponents and update after every match. Goals are blended 50/50 with xG where xG exists.

Attack and defence over time

AttackDefence

Recent matches

Date	Opponent	Result	Pre-match chances	Elo
09/10/26Ligue 1	Lyonhome · Elo 1,918	2:1	42%28%31%	+6
18/09/26Ligue 1	Monacoaway · Elo 1,922	1:2	31%28%41%	−6
13/09/26Ligue 1	Le Mansaway · Elo 1,684	2:2	58%23%18%	−4
10/09/26UEFA Champions League	Slavia Pragueaway · Elo 1,844	3:2	36%27%37%	+15
05/09/26Ligue 1	Lorienthome · Elo 1,770	0:1	60%23%17%	−12
29/08/26Ligue 1	Strasbourgaway · Elo 1,843	1:2	41%28%31%	−9
22/08/26Ligue 1	Auxerrehome · Elo 1,779	5:2	60%23%17%	+6
17/05/26Ligue 1	Lyonaway · Elo 1,939	4:0	29%27%44%	+24
13/05/26Ligue 1	Paris SGhome · Elo 2,220	0:2	16%21%63%	−4
08/05/26Ligue 1	Nanteshome · Elo 1,691	1:0	67%19%13%	+2
02/05/26Ligue 1	Niceaway · Elo 1,731	1:1	52%25%23%	−3
24/04/26Ligue 1	Brestaway · Elo 1,807	3:3	44%27%29%	−1
17/04/26Ligue 1	Toulousehome · Elo 1,804	3:2	56%24%20%	+4
04/04/26Ligue 1	Lilleaway · Elo 1,888	0:3	35%28%37%	−16
20/03/26Ligue 1	Angershome · Elo 1,714	5:1	65%20%14%	+6
14/03/26Ligue 1	Lorientaway · Elo 1,779	1:2	48%27%26%	−10
08/03/26Ligue 1	Metzhome · Elo 1,614	3:0	75%15%9%	+3
27/02/26Ligue 1	Strasbourgaway · Elo 1,889	1:1	35%28%37%	0
21/02/26Ligue 1	Monacohome · Elo 1,852	2:3	52%26%23%	−10
14/02/26Ligue 1	Paris FCaway · Elo 1,713	5:0	54%25%21%	+12

Frequently asked questions

Where do Lens stand in the Elo ranking?

Lens have an Elo rating of 1,925, ranked 40 in the club ranking and 2 in their league (Ligue 1).

How many goals do Lens score at home on average?

In the 2026/27 season Lens score 2.3 goals per home match on average (3 matches).

How often do Lens play matches with over 2.5 goals?

In the 2026/27 season, in 83% of their matches (5 of 6); the league average is 61%.

How many corners do Lens matches have?

10.2 corners per match on average, 7.0 of them their own (6 matches this season).

How many cards are shown in Lens matches?

2.8 cards per match on average (6 matches); the league average is 3.0.