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Full-time · Lens 5–1 Angers

Ligue 1 · · Stade Bollaert-Delelis

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Lens 5–1 Angers — Lens won this Ligue 1 match.

Match report, in numbers

What xG said

xG said Lens: 4.35 to 1.15 in expected goals, from 26 shots to 16, ahead on xG from the 12th minute (per-shot expected goals for this match).

The result

Lens beat Angers 5–1 at Stade Bollaert-Delelis in Ligue 1 on Friday 20 March. Lens have scored in at least 15 consecutive matches in all competitions.

The goals

Lens led 3–0 at half-time. The goals — Lens: Florian Thauvin (13’, assisted by Saud Abdulhamid), Odsonne Édouard (25’, assisted by Florian Thauvin; 48’, assisted by Florian Thauvin), Mamadou Sangaré (39’, assisted by Adrien Thomasson) and Matthieu Udol (72’, assisted by Abdallah Sima); Angers: Lanroy Machine (62’, assisted by Lillian Rao-Lisoa).

Discipline

S. Frappart showed no yellow cards — against 3.7 yellows a game across the last 7 matches refereed (this competition).

What it changes

Lens move up from second to first (27 league matches played). Lens have scored 61 goals, the second-most of the 18 clubs (2025/26 so far, after 31 games, ranked per game). Lens have conceded 33 goals, the third-fewest of the 18 clubs.

Angers move down from 11th to 12th (27 league matches played). Angers have scored 27 goals, the fewest of the 18 clubs (2025/26 so far, after 32 games, ranked per game). Angers have conceded 46 goals, the ninth-most (shared) of the 18 clubs.

With six goals it was the highest-scoring match of round 27, across nine matches.

Who stood out

By TACTIX Impact for this match, Florian Thauvin (Lens) 14.0, Odsonne Édouard (Lens) 9.7 and Matthieu Udol (Lens) 7.6 led the match.

Head-to-head

Lens are unbeaten in the last six meetings with Angers, every meeting checked.

Next up

Lens next host Marseille on 8 November 2026.

Angers next host Nice on 8 November 2026.

Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.

Next for Lens: Lens v Marseille, Sunday 8 November — the preview. Next for Angers: Angers v Nice, Sunday 8 November — the preview.

The Numbers

  • Result: Lens 5–1 Angers · Ligue 1
  • Venue: Stade Bollaert-Delelis · Lens
  • Referee: S. Frappart
  • Head-to-head (last 6): Lens 6 · draws 0 · Angers 0 · 2.33 goals/game
  • Recent form: Lens 1W 2D 2L · Angers 1W 0D 4L

Lens 5–1 Angers (Ligue 1): this fixture is settled. TACTIX’s pre-match coverage ran across every major market, and every graded call — wins and losses — is in the live track record (as of 30 July 2026). See the live track record →

Key Stats

2.63 / 0.38
Goals
against 1.38 / 0.88 · 4 of the last 5 over 2.5
over 8 matches
6.86 / 3
Corners
against 3.14 / 4.25 · 3 of the last 4 over 9.5
over 7 matches
6.14 / 3
Shots on target
against 4 / 3.5 · 3 of the last 4 over 8.5
over 7 matches
2.29 / 1.75
Cards
against 2.43 / 1.38 · 3 of the last 4 over 3.5
over 7 matches
3.71 yellows
Referee · S. Frappart
22.14 fouls a game
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over 7 matches

Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 14 March 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.

Per game, last 8 played matches, friendlies left out, to 14 March 2026. Goals in a match that went to extra time count at the 90-minute score; its other figures are left out. Bars: for (mint) against (amber), scaled to the larger figure in the row. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
Per gameLens for / againstLineAngers for / against
Goals scored
2.63 for · 1.38 against n 8
2.5standard
0.38 for · 0.88 against n 8
Corners won
6.86 for · 3.14 against n 7
9.5standard
3 for · 4.25 against n 8
Shots
18.29 for · 9.71 against n 7
19.5standard
9.75 for · 10.25 against n 8
Shots on target
6.14 for · 4 against n 7
8.5standard
3 for · 3.5 against n 8
Fouls committed
10.86 for · 12.29 against n 7
21.5standard
11.25 for · 11.88 against n 8
Cards shown
2.29 for · 2.43 against n 7
3.5standard
1.75 for · 1.38 against n 8

Referee: S. Frappart — 3.71 yellow cards a game, 0 red cards, 22.14 fouls over 7 matches.

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Lens

Lens Goalkeeper

Lens — Goalkeeper: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsSavesGoals concededPenalties saved
R. Risser28902520 min712.5 /90250.9 /9020.1 /90
Lens — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Lens before kick-off, to 14 March 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
PlayerMinsSaves 2+3+
R. Risser n 890
2.65/3

Lens Defensive

Lens — Defensive: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsTacklesInterceptionsBlocksDuels wonFouls committedYellow cards
M. Sarr28902520 min531.9 /90632.3 /90200.7 /901184.2 /90200.7 /9020.1 /90
S. Baidoo20861725 min301.6 /90241.3 /90211.1 /90814.2 /90180.9 /9020.1 /90
I. Ganiou18881590 min271.5 /90160.9 /9070.4 /90834.7 /90191.1 /9040.2 /90
J. Gradit990808 min171.9 /90161.8 /9091 /90434.8 /90141.6 /9020.2 /90
N. Čelik577383 min143.3 /9061.4 /9030.7 /90194.5 /9081.9 /9010.2 /90
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Lens — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Lens before kick-off, to 14 March 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
M. Udol n 889.9
0.95/2
0.54/0
H. Belkebla
M. Sarr n 890
0.53/1
0.32/0
J. Lefort
R. Risser n 890
00/0
00/0
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A. Thomasson n 883.5
0.83/2
1.25/3
H. Belkebla
F. Thauvin n 882.3
1.25/2
1.57/3
Y. Belkhdim
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Lens — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Lens before kick-off, to 14 March 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
M. Udol n 889.9
1.46/3
M. Sarr n 890
0.96/1
A. Thomasson n 883.5
48/8
F. Thauvin n 882.3
0.74/1
W. Saïd n 867.4
1.76/3
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Lens Attacking

Lens — Attacking: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsGoalsAssistsShotsShots on targetKey passesDribbles completed
F. Thauvin26802073 min80.3 /9030.1 /90502.2 /90241 /90612.6 /90421.8 /90
W. Saïd25701740 min100.5 /9020.1 /90412.1 /90231.2 /90231.2 /90281.4 /90
O. Édouard24631502 min110.7 /9030.2 /90372.2 /90231.4 /90191.1 /90150.9 /90
R. Fofana1942791 min60.7 /9000 /90263 /90111.3 /9050.6 /90111.3 /90
M. Guilavogui1639627 min10.1 /9000 /90101.4 /9030.4 /90121.7 /9081.1 /90
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Lens — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Lens before kick-off, to 14 March 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
M. Udol n 889.9
1.86/4
0.64/1
M. Sarr n 890
0.63/1
0.32/0
R. Risser n 890
00/0
00/0
A. Thomasson n 883.5
0.85/1
00/0
F. Thauvin n 882.3
2.67/5
1.46/3
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Lens — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Lens before kick-off, to 14 March 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
M. Udol n 889.9
00/0
0.53/1
R. Risser n 890
00/0
0.11/0
M. Sarr n 890
00/0
00/0
A. Thomasson n 883.5
00/0
0.32/0
F. Thauvin n 882.3
0.43/0
0.11/0
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Angers

Angers Goalkeeper

Angers — Goalkeeper: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsSavesGoals concededPenalties saved
H. Koffi23902070 min883.8 /90231 /9020.1 /90
M. Zinga290180 min73.5 /9042 /9000 /90
Oumar Pona19090 min22 /9022 /9000 /90
Angers — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Angers before kick-off, to 14 March 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
PlayerMinsSaves 2+3+
H. Koffi n 890
3.25/5
M. Zinga n 790
3.97/5

Angers Defensive

Angers — Defensive: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsTacklesInterceptionsBlocksDuels wonFouls committedYellow cards
J. Lefort26902340 min351.3 /90361.4 /90110.4 /90833.2 /90160.6 /9010 /90
O. Camara25852134 min401.7 /90261.1 /90220.9 /90883.7 /90170.7 /9010 /90
C. Arcus24842015 min361.6 /90311.4 /9020.1 /90793.5 /90311.4 /9050.2 /90
J. Ekomié23721665 min462.5 /90261.4 /9050.3 /90955.1 /90221.2 /9030.2 /90
L. Rao-Lisoa21631321 min342.3 /9080.5 /9030.2 /90785.3 /90211.4 /9020.1 /90
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Angers — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Angers before kick-off, to 14 March 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
J. Lefort n 890
0.53/1
0.42/1
M. Sarr
H. Belkebla n 883.1
0.84/2
1.47/3
A. Thomasson
O. Camara n 890
0.94/2
0.43/0
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Y. Belkhdim n 876.3
1.37/2
0.72/1
F. Thauvin
C. Arcus n 880.8
1.13/3
0.74/1
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Angers — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Angers before kick-off, to 14 March 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
J. Lefort n 890
1.66/4
H. Belkebla n 883.1
28/5
O. Camara n 890
1.67/5
Y. Belkhdim n 876.3
2.26/5
C. Arcus n 880.8
1.47/1
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Angers Attacking

Angers — Attacking: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsGoalsAssistsShotsShots on targetKey passesDribbles completed
S. Cherif19611164 min40.3 /9000 /90181.4 /90120.9 /9050.4 /90110.9 /90
P. Peter1851912 min20.2 /9000 /90131.3 /9090.9 /9090.9 /9030.3 /90
Djibirin Harouna929257 min10.4 /9010.4 /9020.7 /9010.4 /9020.7 /9020.7 /90
L. Machine824193 min00 /9000 /9083.7 /9010.5 /9010.5 /9020.9 /90
G. Koyalipou769486 min00 /9000 /90132.4 /9050.9 /9030.6 /9050.9 /90
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Angers — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Angers before kick-off, to 14 March 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
J. Lefort n 890
0.43/0
0.11/0
H. Belkebla n 883.1
00/0
00/0
O. Camara n 890
0.43/0
0.11/0
Y. Belkhdim n 876.3
16/1
0.75/0
C. Arcus n 880.8
0.32/0
00/0
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Angers — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Angers before kick-off, to 14 March 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
J. Lefort n 890
00/0
0.11/0
H. Belkebla n 883.1
00/0
00/0
O. Camara n 890
00/0
00/0
Y. Belkhdim n 876.3
00/0
00/0
C. Arcus n 880.8
00/0
0.11/0
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Match Statistics & Details

Full-time team statistics as recorded by the data provider; – = not recorded.
LensAngers
57%Possession43%
3.39Expected goals (xG)1.58
26Shots16
9Shots on target5
12Shots off target6
5Blocked shots5
16Shots inside the box12
7Corners3
0Offsides3
7Fouls5
4Saves4
592Passes435
90%Pass accuracy84%

Lens Player Stats

PlayerMinGAShSoTKPTklCardsRating
R. Risser9000000007.2
N. Čelik9000110306.9
I. Ganiou9000100107.2
M. Sarr9000202108
Saud Abdulhamid9001103007.7
M. Udol9010312308.5
A. Thomasson8101002207.3
F. Sotoca7000401106.7
F. Thauvin6912117209.6
O. Édouard6920431008.3
M. Sangaré4510221007.9
A. Bulatović sub4500001107
A. Sima sub2101002007.2
A. Saint-Maximin sub2100101107.3
R. Fofana sub2000111006.9
F. Sylla sub900001206.9

Angers Player Stats

PlayerMinGAShSoTKPTklCardsRating
Oumar Pona9000000006.3
M. Louãr9000001306
O. Camara9000000205.3
J. Lefort9000100306
Y. Belkhdim9000221206.7
A. Sbaï9000221006.5
B. van den Boomen8100003106.3
F. Hanin7100003006.2
L. Machine7110111107.3
H. Belkebla7000100306.5
L. Mouton5800301106
L. Rao-Lisoa sub3201101106.7
M. Courcoul sub2000000105.9
Dan Sinaté sub1900000006.2
Djibirin Harouna sub1900000006.3
P. Capelle sub900000206.6

Sh = shots, SoT = shots on target, KP = key passes, Tkl = tackles; – = not recorded for that player. Rating is the data provider’s.

Form, Head-to-Head & Standings

The numbers behind Lens v Angers — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)

Recent form
LensLDDWL
Last 5: 1W 2D 2L · 1.8 scored / 1.6 conceded per game
AngersLLLWL
Last 5: 1W 0D 4L · 0.2 scored / 1.4 conceded per game
Head-to-head last 6
Lens 6 · 0 draws · Angers 0 · 2.33 goals/game
  • 2025-11-30 Angers 1–2 Lens
  • 2025-01-26 Lens 1–0 Angers
  • 2024-08-18 Angers 0–1 Lens
  • 2023-03-18 Lens 3–0 Angers
  • 2022-11-05 Angers 1–2 Lens
  • 2022-02-27 Angers 1–2 Lens
League standing · 2025/26
Lens#2 pos70 pts34 pl+31 GD
Angers#13 pos36 pts34 pl-19 GD
Goals per game
Lens scored1.94
Angers scored0.85
Lens conceded1.03
Angers conceded1.41

Shot Map and Expected Goals

Lens 4.35 xG from 26 shots, Angers 1.15 from 16. Every mark is one shot, placed where it was taken and sized by the chance it had of becoming a goal. Filled marks with a white ring are goals.

Odsonne Edouard 23' · 0.58 xGMatthieu Udol 81' · 0.55 xGOdsonne Edouard 42' · 0.25 xGMatthieu Udol 88' · 0.13 xGNidal Celik 59' · 0.12 xGMalang Sarr 14' · 0.12 xGFlorian Thauvin 52' · 0.11 xGAmine Sbaï 26' · 0.11 xGFlorian Sotoca 67' · 0.11 xGRayan Fofana 79' · 0.10 xGFlorian Sotoca 6' · 0.10 xGLouis Mouton 46' · 0.09 xGRayan Fofana 75' · 0.09 xGAmine Sbaï 65' · 0.08 xGLanroy Machine 44' · 0.07 xGJordan Lefort 85' · 0.07 xGPierre Ganiou 14' · 0.06 xGAmine Sbaï 65' · 0.06 xGLouis Mouton 10' · 0.06 xGMamadou Sangaré 29' · 0.06 xGHaris Belkebla 10' · 0.05 xGYassin Belkhdim 43' · 0.05 xGLouis Mouton 46' · 0.05 xGMamadou Sangaré 38' · 0.05 xGFlorian Sotoca 18' · 0.04 xGAmine Sbaï 10' · 0.04 xGFlorian Thauvin 7' · 0.04 xGLouis Mouton 3' · 0.04 xGAllan Saint-Maximin 86' · 0.03 xGFlorian Sotoca 43' · 0.03 xGMalang Sarr 56' · 0.02 xGLilian Raolisoa 87' · 0.02 xGSaud Abdulhamid 54' · 0.02 xGLilian Raolisoa 92' · 0.01 xGYassin Belkhdim 41' · 0.01 xGFlorian Sotoca 1' · 0.01 xGOdsonne Edouard 24' · 0.74 xG · goalOdsonne Edouard 47' · 0.51 xG · goalLanroy Machine 61' · 0.35 xG · goalFlorian Thauvin 12' · 0.31 xG · goalMatthieu Udol 71' · 0.14 xG · goalMamadou Sangaré 38' · 0.04 xG · goal
Lens (attacking right)Angers (attacking left)mark size = expected goals
TeamShotsGoalsxG
Lens2654.35
Angers1611.15

Shot locations and expected-goals values from per-shot data. Per-shot tables, situation and shot-type breakdowns are part of TACTIX Pro.

Expected Goals Race

At half-time, Lens led on xG, 2.42 to 0.42. At full time, Lens led on xG, 4.35 to 1.15. The widest gap was 3.21 xG to Lens, in the 88th minute.

xG timeline (cumulative)
4.32.200′15′30′45′60′75′90′105′MinutesCumulative xGGoal - Lens 12 minGoal - Lens 24 minGoal - Lens 38 minGoal - Lens 47 minGoal - Angers 61 minGoal - Lens 71 min
Lens 4.35 xGAngers 1.15 xGdots = goals · 42 shots

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the head-to-head record between Lens and Angers?
In their last 6 meetings, Lens won 6, Angers won 0 and there were 0 draws, averaging 2.33 goals per game.
What is the recent form of Lens and Angers?
Recent form — Lens 1W 2D 2L; Angers 1W 0D 4L.

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