Lens v Paris Saint-Germain result
Team pages: Lens · Paris Saint-Germain · Head-to-head
The model’s pre-match pick
Lens 0–2 Paris Saint-Germain — Paris Saint-Germain won this Ligue 1 match. TACTIX’s pre-match model pick was Both teams to score: Yes.
What xG said
xG said Lens: 3.13 to 0.94 in expected goals, from 25 shots to 10, ahead on xG from the 17th minute (per-shot expected goals for this match). The result went the other way.
The result
Paris Saint-Germain won 2–0 at Stade Bollaert-Delelis in Ligue 1 on Wednesday 13 May. Paris Saint-Germain have scored in at least 15 consecutive matches in all competitions.
The goals
Paris Saint-Germain led 1–0 at half-time. The goals — Paris Saint-Germain: Khvicha Kvaratskhelia (29’, assisted by O. Dembélé) and Ibrahim Mbaye (90’, assisted by Désiré Doué).
How it turned
Replaying TACTIX’s published pre-match model through the match’s two key moments (goals and red cards), the biggest swing came with Khvicha Kvaratskhelia’s goal on 29 minutes.
Discipline
B. Bastien showed one yellow card — against 3.2 yellows a game across the last 12 matches refereed (this competition). The bookings — Paris Saint-Germain: Illia Zabarnyi (45’).
What it changes
Lens stay second after this result (33 league matches played). Lens have scored 62 goals, the fourth-most of the 20 clubs (2025/26 so far, after 33 games, ranked per game). Lens have conceded 35 goals, the second-fewest (shared) of the 20 clubs.
Paris Saint-Germain stay first after this result (33 league matches played). Paris Saint-Germain have scored 73 goals, the second-most of the 20 clubs (2025/26 so far, after 33 games, ranked per game). Paris Saint-Germain have conceded 27 goals, the fewest of the 20 clubs.
Paris Saint-Germain are unbeaten in their last seven matches in all competitions.
Who stood out
By TACTIX Impact for this match, O. Dembélé (Paris Saint-Germain) 8.0, Désiré Doué (Paris Saint-Germain) 7.8 and Adrien Thomasson (Lens) 6.5 led the match.
Head-to-head
Paris Saint-Germain are unbeaten in the last six meetings with Lens, every meeting checked.
What the model said
The model’s free pick, Both teams to score: Yes, a Bronze-tier call, did not land — graded in the live track record, misses included. Bronze-tier calls in this market: 4 of 6 landed in the last 90 days.
Next up
Lens next host Marseille on 8 November 2026.
Paris Saint-Germain next travel to Nice on 21 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 Paris Saint-Germain: Nice v Paris Saint-Germain, Saturday 21 November — the preview.
The Numbers
- Result: Lens 0–2 Paris Saint-Germain · Ligue 1
- Venue: Stade Bollaert-Delelis · Lens
- Referee: B. Bastien
- Model coverage: 246 markets priced for this fixture
- Head-to-head (last 6): Lens 0 · draws 1 · Paris Saint-Germain 5 · 2.33 goals/game
- Recent form: Lens 3W 2D 0L · Paris Saint-Germain 3W 2D 0L
Lens 0–2 Paris Saint-Germain (Ligue 1): this fixture is settled. TACTIX’s pre-match coverage ran across 246 markets, 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
Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 10 May 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
| Per game | Lens for / against | Line | Paris Saint-Germain for / against |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals scored | 2.25 for · 1.63 against n 8 Last 5 | 3.25our book | 2.25 for · 1.13 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Corners won | 7.75 for · 2.25 against n 8 Last 5 | 9.5standard | 7.63 for · 4.25 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots | 20.38 for · 9.63 against n 8 Last 5 | 19.5standard | 17.5 for · 10 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots on target | 6.88 for · 3.25 against n 8 Last 5 | 8.5standard | 6.5 for · 4.25 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Fouls committed | 10.75 for · 10 against n 8 Last 5 | 21.5standard | 9 for · 9.25 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Cards shown | 1.88 for · 1.88 against n 8 Last 5 | 3.5standard | 2.13 for · 1 against n 8 Last 5 |
Referee: B. Bastien — 3.17 yellow cards a game, 0 red cards, 23.42 fouls over 12 matches.
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Lens
Lens Goalkeeper
| Player | Apps | Avg mins | Saves | Goals conceded | Penalties saved |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R. Risser | 35 | 903150 min | 832.4 /90 | 361 /90 | 20.1 /90 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| R. Risser n 8 | 90 | 1.6 |
Lens Defensive
| Player | Apps | Avg mins | Tackles | Interceptions | Blocks | Duels won | Fouls committed | Yellow cards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M. Sarr | 35 | 903150 min | 692 /90 | 772.2 /90 | 250.7 /90 | 1544.4 /90 | 240.7 /90 | 30.1 /90 |
| I. Ganiou | 25 | 892220 min | 431.7 /90 | 251 /90 | 130.5 /90 | 1295.2 /90 | 251 /90 | 40.2 /90 |
| S. Baidoo | 24 | 842006 min | 361.6 /90 | 251.1 /90 | 251.1 /90 | 1004.5 /90 | 210.9 /90 | 20.1 /90 |
| J. Gradit | 9 | 90808 min | 171.9 /90 | 161.8 /90 | 91 /90 | 434.8 /90 | 141.6 /90 | 20.2 /90 |
| N. Äelik | 7 | 75528 min | 183.1 /90 | 81.4 /90 | 40.7 /90 | 254.3 /90 | 101.7 /90 | 10.2 /90 |
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| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M. Udol n 8 | 90 | 0.8 | 0.6 | — |
| M. Sarr n 8 | 90 | 0.5 | 1 | — |
| R. Risser n 8 | 90 | 0 | 0.1 | — |
| A. Thomasson n 8 | 83.3 | 1.1 | 1.2 | — |
| F. Thauvin n 8 | 66 | 0.3 | 1.2 | — |
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| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| M. Udol n 8 | 90 | 2.1 |
| M. Sarr n 8 | 90 | 2.1 |
| A. Thomasson n 8 | 83.3 | 3.4 |
| F. Thauvin n 8 | 66 | 1.2 |
| O. Édouard n 8 | 63.4 | 0.5 |
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Lens Attacking
| Player | Apps | Avg mins | Goals | Assists | Shots | Shots on target | Key passes | Dribbles completed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F. Thauvin | 32 | 772448 min | 110.4 /90 | 60.2 /90 | 562.1 /90 | 281 /90 | 792.9 /90 | 491.8 /90 |
| O. Édouard | 31 | 621925 min | 130.6 /90 | 30.1 /90 | 532.5 /90 | 331.5 /90 | 221 /90 | 211 /90 |
| W. Saïd | 30 | 672008 min | 100.4 /90 | 20.1 /90 | 482.2 /90 | 261.2 /90 | 251.1 /90 | 331.5 /90 |
| R. Fofana | 22 | 41911 min | 60.6 /90 | 00 /90 | 282.8 /90 | 121.2 /90 | 60.6 /90 | 141.4 /90 |
| A. Sima | 16 | 44703 min | 30.4 /90 | 20.3 /90 | 202.6 /90 | 91.2 /90 | 111.4 /90 | 50.6 /90 |
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| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| M. Udol n 8 | 90 | 1.8 | 0.9 |
| M. Sarr n 8 | 90 | 0.8 | 0.1 |
| R. Risser n 8 | 90 | 0 | 0 |
| A. Thomasson n 8 | 83.3 | 1.5 | 0.7 |
| F. Thauvin n 8 | 66 | 2 | 1.2 |
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| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| M. Udol n 8 | 90 | 0.3 | 0 |
| M. Sarr n 8 | 90 | 0 | 0 |
| R. Risser n 8 | 90 | 0 | 0 |
| A. Thomasson n 8 | 83.3 | 0.3 | 0.4 |
| F. Thauvin n 8 | 66 | 0.7 | 0.5 |
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Paris Saint-Germain
Paris Saint-Germain Goalkeeper
| Player | Apps | Avg mins | Saves | Goals conceded | Penalties saved |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L. Chevalier | 24 | 902160 min | 431.8 /90 | 241 /90 | 10 /90 |
| M. Safonov | 23 | 902070 min | 582.5 /90 | 241 /90 | 10 /90 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| L. Chevalier n 8 | 90 | 2.1 |
| M. Safonov n 8 | 90 | 2.6 |
Paris Saint-Germain Defensive
| Player | Apps | Avg mins | Tackles | Interceptions | Blocks | Duels won | Fouls committed | Yellow cards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W. Pacho | 44 | 863771 min | 811.9 /90 | 451.1 /90 | 250.6 /90 | 1664 /90 | 180.4 /90 | 00 /90 |
| Nuno Mendes | 42 | 723012 min | 662 /90 | 351 /90 | 80.2 /90 | 2146.4 /90 | 290.9 /90 | 50.1 /90 |
| A. Hakimi | 36 | 812911 min | 451.4 /90 | 220.7 /90 | 30.1 /90 | 1083.3 /90 | 250.8 /90 | 50.2 /90 |
| Marquinhos | 32 | 812579 min | 301 /90 | 180.6 /90 | 140.5 /90 | 1103.8 /90 | 220.8 /90 | 20.1 /90 |
| I. Zabarnyi | 32 | 802574 min | 341.2 /90 | 190.7 /90 | 120.4 /90 | 853 /90 | 190.7 /90 | 60.2 /90 |
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| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W. Zaïre-Emery n 8 | 63.8 | 1.1 | 0.5 | — |
| Vitinha n 8 | 75.3 | 0.7 | 0.4 | — |
| B. Barcola n 8 | 50.3 | 1.1 | 0.4 | — |
| K. Kvaratskhelia n 8 | 68.4 | 0.5 | 2.3 | — |
| W. Pacho n 8 | 90 | 0.4 | 0.5 | — |
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| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| W. Zaïre-Emery n 8 | 63.8 | 1.6 |
| Vitinha n 8 | 75.3 | 1.2 |
| B. Barcola n 8 | 50.3 | 1.6 |
| K. Kvaratskhelia n 8 | 68.4 | 2 |
| W. Pacho n 8 | 90 | 1.5 |
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Paris Saint-Germain Attacking
| Player | Apps | Avg mins | Goals | Assists | Shots | Shots on target | Key passes | Dribbles completed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B. Barcola | 49 | 612973 min | 120.4 /90 | 70.2 /90 | 742.2 /90 | 441.3 /90 | 762.3 /90 | 611.8 /90 |
| K. Kvaratskhelia | 47 | 622907 min | 180.6 /90 | 100.3 /90 | 922.8 /90 | 531.6 /90 | 621.9 /90 | 872.7 /90 |
| D. Doué | 42 | 612574 min | 140.5 /90 | 70.2 /90 | 702.4 /90 | 381.3 /90 | 662.3 /90 | 732.6 /90 |
| O. Dembélé | 37 | 531970 min | 200.9 /90 | 100.5 /90 | 683.1 /90 | 361.6 /90 | 713.2 /90 | 261.2 /90 |
| Gonçalo Ramos | 33 | 481586 min | 100.6 /90 | 10.1 /90 | 633.6 /90 | 362 /90 | 171 /90 | 201.1 /90 |
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| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| W. Zaïre-Emery n 8 | 63.8 | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Vitinha n 8 | 75.3 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| B. Barcola n 8 | 50.3 | 1.1 | 0.9 |
| K. Kvaratskhelia n 8 | 68.4 | 3.5 | 2.5 |
| W. Pacho n 8 | 90 | 0.1 | 0.1 |
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| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| W. Zaïre-Emery n 8 | 63.8 | 0.2 | 0 |
| Vitinha n 8 | 75.3 | 0 | 0 |
| B. Barcola n 8 | 50.3 | 0 | 0.2 |
| K. Kvaratskhelia n 8 | 68.4 | 1 | 0.5 |
| W. Pacho n 8 | 90 | 0 | 0 |
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Match Statistics & Details
| Lens | Paris Saint-Germain | |
|---|---|---|
| 38% | Possession | 62% |
| 2.87 | Expected goals (xG) | 1.22 |
| 25 | Shots | 10 |
| 10 | Shots on target | 3 |
| 11 | Shots off target | 3 |
| 4 | Blocked shots | 4 |
| 19 | Shots inside the box | 8 |
| 6 | Corners | 3 |
| 3 | Offsides | 1 |
| 9 | Fouls | 3 |
| 0 | Yellow cards | 1 |
| 0 | Red cards | 0 |
| 1 | Saves | 8 |
| 419 | Passes | 716 |
| 79% | Pass accuracy | 88% |
Lens Player Stats
| Player | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R. Risser | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.2 |
| I. Ganiou | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 6.9 |
| M. Sarr | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 6.2 |
| M. Sangaré | 90 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 7.3 |
| A. Thomasson | 90 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 7 |
| M. Udol | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 |
| R. Aguilar | 85 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 7.5 |
| A. Sima | 85 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 |
| O. Édouard | 61 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.2 |
| S. Baidoo | 60 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.5 |
| W. Saïd | 60 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| K. Antonio sub | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.5 |
| F. Thauvin sub | 30 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6.9 |
| A. Saint-Maximin sub | 29 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6.9 |
| A. Bulatović sub | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.2 |
| F. Sotoca sub | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 |
Paris Saint-Germain Player Stats
| Player | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M. Safonov | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.6 |
| Senny Mayulu | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 6.9 |
| I. Zabarnyi | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | Y | 9.2 |
| Beraldo | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7.3 |
| D. Doué | 90 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 7 |
| Pedro Fernández | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 6.3 |
| João Neves | 76 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7.2 |
| O. Dembélé | 76 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7.5 |
| K. Kvaratskhelia | 72 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7.2 |
| L. Hernández | 61 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.9 |
| B. Barcola | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6.3 |
| Vitinha sub | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7.3 |
| Fabián Ruiz sub | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 7.5 |
| Gonçalo Ramos sub | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6.6 |
| Dimitri Lucea sub | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.7 |
| I. Mbaye sub | 14 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.7 |
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 Paris Saint-Germain — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)
- 2025-09-14 Paris Saint-Germain 2–0 Lens
- 2025-01-18 Lens 1–2 Paris Saint-Germain
- 2024-12-22 Lens 1–1 Paris Saint-Germain
- 2024-11-02 Paris Saint-Germain 1–0 Lens
- 2024-01-14 Lens 0–2 Paris Saint-Germain
- 2023-08-26 Paris Saint-Germain 3–1 Lens
Shot Map and Expected Goals
Lens 3.13 xG from 25 shots, Paris Saint-Germain 0.94 from 10. 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.
| Team | Shots | Goals | xG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lens | 25 | 0 | 3.13 |
| Paris Saint-Germain | 10 | 2 | 0.94 |
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, 2.00 to 0.65. At full time, Lens led on xG, 3.13 to 0.94. The widest gap was 2.19 xG to Lens, in the 94th minute.
The Full Post-Match Picture
Pro members see this match shot by shot — every attempt with its expected-goals value, the situation and shot-type breakdowns, the xG timeline, and how the model’s pre-match probabilities compared with what happened. Plus every market the model graded for this fixture.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What was the model’s pick for Lens v Paris Saint-Germain?
- TACTIX’s free model pick for Lens v Paris Saint-Germain was Both teams to score: Yes.
- What is the head-to-head record between Lens and Paris Saint-Germain?
- In their last 6 meetings, Lens won 0, Paris Saint-Germain won 5 and there was 1 draw, averaging 2.33 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of Lens and Paris Saint-Germain?
- Recent form — Lens 3W 2D 0L; Paris Saint-Germain 3W 2D 0L.
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