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Lorient v Lens result

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Lorient 2–1 Lens — Lorient won this Ligue 1 match.

Match report, in numbers

What xG said

xG said Lorient: 2.37 to 1.01 in expected goals, from 6 shots to 20, ahead on xG from the ninth minute (per-shot expected goals for this match).

The result

Lorient beat Lens 2–1 in Ligue 1 on Saturday 14 March. Lens have scored in at least 15 consecutive matches in all competitions.

The goals

Lorient led 1–0 at half-time. The goals — Lorient: B. Dieng (18’) and Aiyegun Tosin (65’, assisted by Kan Kouassi); Lens: Odsonne Édouard (48’, assisted by Mamadou Sangaré).

Discipline

T. Leonard showed five yellow cards — against 3.6 yellows a game across the last 8 matches refereed (this competition). The bookings — Lorient: Abdoulaye Faye (26’) and Montassar Talbi (54’); Lens: N. Čelik (23’), I. Ganiou (65’) and Saud Abdulhamid (75’).

What it changes

Lorient move up from 10th to eighth (26 league matches played). Lorient have scored 48 goals, the 10th-fewest of the 21 clubs (2025/26 so far, after 34 games, ranked per game). Lorient have conceded 51 goals, the seventh-most of the 21 clubs.

Lens stay second after this result (26 league matches played). Lens have scored 66 goals, the third-most of the 21 clubs (2025/26 so far, after 34 games, ranked per game). Lens have conceded 35 goals, the third-fewest of the 21 clubs.

Lorient are unbeaten in their last six matches in all competitions.

Who stood out

By TACTIX Impact for this match, Mamadou Sangaré (Lens) 6.8, Kan Kouassi (Lorient) 5.4 and Odsonne Édouard (Lens) 5.4 led the match.

Head-to-head

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

Next up

Lorient next travel to Le Havre on 8 November 2026.

Lens next host Marseille on 8 November 2026.

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

Next for Lorient: Le Havre v Lorient, Sunday 8 November — the preview. Next for Lens: Lens v Marseille, Sunday 8 November — the preview.

The Numbers

  • Result: Lorient 2–1 Lens · Ligue 1
  • Referee: T. Leonard
  • Head-to-head (last 6): Lorient 0 · draws 2 · Lens 4 · 3 goals/game
  • Recent form: Lorient 1W 4D 0L · Lens 2W 2D 1L

Lorient 2–1 Lens (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

1.5 / 2.63
Goals
against 1.13 / 1.13 · 2 of the last 5 over 2.5
over 8 matches
4 / 6
Corners
against 4.57 / 3.43 · 2 of the last 4 over 9.5
over 7 matches
4.29 / 5.71
Shots on target
against 3 / 3.86 · 1 of the last 4 over 8.5
over 7 matches
1.57 / 2
Cards
against 2.57 / 2.43 · 3 of the last 4 over 3.5
over 7 matches
3.63 yellows
Referee · T. Leonard
23.25 fouls a game
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over 8 matches

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

Per game, last 8 played matches, friendlies left out, to 8 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 gameLorient for / againstLineLens for / against
Goals scored
1.5 for · 1.13 against n 8
2.5standard
2.63 for · 1.13 against n 8
Corners won
4 for · 4.57 against n 7
9.5standard
6 for · 3.43 against n 7
Shots
11.71 for · 10 against n 7
19.5standard
17.57 for · 10 against n 7
Shots on target
4.29 for · 3 against n 7
8.5standard
5.71 for · 3.86 against n 7
Fouls committed
9.43 for · 13.29 against n 7
21.5standard
12.14 for · 12.86 against n 7
Cards shown
1.57 for · 2.57 against n 7
3.5standard
2 for · 2.43 against n 7

Referee: T. Leonard — 3.63 yellow cards a game, 0.13 red cards, 23.25 fouls over 8 matches.

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Lorient

Lorient Goalkeeper

Lorient — 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
Y. Mvogo22901980 min462.1 /90271.2 /9000 /90
B. Kamara690540 min152.5 /9091.5 /9000 /90
Lorient — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Lorient before kick-off, to 8 March 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
PlayerMinsSaves 2+3+
Y. Mvogo n 890
2.44/3
B. Kamara n 690
2.54/2

Lorient Defensive

Lorient — 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. Talbi25902250 min190.8 /90220.9 /90190.8 /901024.1 /9070.3 /9030.1 /90
B. Meité20831659 min221.2 /90130.7 /90130.7 /901075.8 /90281.5 /9040.2 /90
Igor Silva16861378 min231.5 /90161 /9080.5 /90644.2 /9090.6 /9010.1 /90
D. Yongwa16711138 min272.1 /90110.9 /9010.1 /90725.7 /90100.8 /9030.2 /90
A. Faye977693 min162.1 /90151.9 /9050.6 /90435.6 /90162.1 /9050.6 /90
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Lorient — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Lorient before kick-off, to 8 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. Talbi n 890
0.53/1
0.31/1
M. Sarr
D. Karim n 845.4
1.24/1
2.55/3
F. Thauvin
L. Abergel n 886.9
0.85/1
1.46/3
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K. Kouassi n 876.4
0.11/0
2.46/4
A. Thomasson
T. Le Bris n 870.9
0.21/0
00/0
M. Udol
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Lorient — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Lorient before kick-off, to 8 March 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
M. Talbi n 890
0.95/2
D. Karim n 845.4
13/1
L. Abergel n 886.9
1.76/4
K. Kouassi n 876.4
0.62/1
T. Le Bris n 870.9
0.64/0
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Lorient Attacking

Lorient — 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
J. Makengo24561353 min30.2 /9020.1 /90251.7 /90120.8 /90151 /90191.3 /90
P. Pagis23611406 min80.5 /9010.1 /90362.3 /90171.1 /90352.2 /90161 /90
S. Soumano2241911 min40.4 /9020.2 /90181.8 /90101 /9090.9 /9060.6 /90
A. Tosin1750850 min30.3 /9000 /90212.2 /90111.2 /90101.1 /9080.8 /90
M. Bamba1646728 min30.4 /9020.2 /90151.9 /9070.9 /9070.9 /9060.7 /90
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Lorient — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Lorient before kick-off, to 8 March 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
M. Talbi n 890
0.31/1
0.31/1
D. Karim n 845.4
1.23/2
00/0
L. Abergel n 886.9
0.64/1
00/0
K. Kouassi n 876.4
0.32/0
0.32/0
T. Le Bris n 870.9
0.53/0
0.21/0
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Lorient — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Lorient before kick-off, to 8 March 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
M. Talbi n 890
00/0
0.11/0
D. Karim n 845.4
00/0
00/0
L. Abergel n 886.9
00/0
00/0
K. Kouassi n 876.4
0.11/0
0.11/0
T. Le Bris n 870.9
00/0
0.21/0
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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. Risser27902430 min702.6 /90230.9 /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 8 March 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
PlayerMinsSaves 2+3+
R. Risser n 890
2.86/3

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. Sarr27902430 min521.9 /90602.2 /90200.7 /901154.3 /90200.7 /9020.1 /90
S. Baidoo20861725 min301.6 /90241.3 /90211.1 /90814.2 /90180.9 /9020.1 /90
I. Ganiou17881500 min271.6 /90150.9 /9070.4 /90804.8 /90181.1 /9030.2 /90
J. Gradit990808 min171.9 /90161.8 /9091 /90434.8 /90141.6 /9020.2 /90
N. Čelik479315 min102.9 /9041.1 /9030.9 /90154.3 /9051.4 /9000 /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 8 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
16/2
0.54/0
T. Le Bris
M. Sarr n 890
0.53/1
0.62/1
M. Talbi
R. Risser n 890
00/0
00/0
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A. Thomasson n 881.5
1.14/3
1.25/3
K. Kouassi
F. Thauvin n 881.8
1.46/2
1.78/3
D. Karim
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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 8 March 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
M. Udol n 889.9
1.57/3
M. Sarr n 890
1.46/2
A. Thomasson n 881.5
3.78/7
F. Thauvin n 881.8
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. Thauvin25791983 min80.4 /9030.1 /90452 /90221 /90542.5 /90401.8 /90
W. Saïd25701740 min100.5 /9020.1 /90412.1 /90231.2 /90231.2 /90281.4 /90
O. Édouard23621418 min100.6 /9030.2 /90352.2 /90211.3 /90181.1 /90151 /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 8 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
1.55/3
0.53/1
M. Sarr n 890
0.63/1
0.32/0
R. Risser n 890
00/0
00/0
A. Thomasson n 881.5
1.16/2
00/0
F. Thauvin n 881.8
2.27/5
1.15/2
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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 8 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 881.5
00/0
0.32/0
F. Thauvin n 881.8
0.43/0
0.11/0
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Match Statistics & Details

Full-time team statistics as recorded by the data provider; – = not recorded.
LorientLens
34%Possession66%
1.45Expected goals (xG)1.21
6Shots20
3Shots on target6
1Shots off target10
2Blocked shots4
4Shots inside the box15
1Corners10
1Offsides0
6Fouls11
2Yellow cards3
0Red cards0
5Saves1
339Passes621
77%Pass accuracy91%

Lorient Player Stats

PlayerMinGAShSoTKPTklCardsRating
Y. Mvogo9000000008
B. Meité9000001206.3
M. Talbi90000012Y7.3
A. Faye90000002Y6.5
N. Cadiou9000000106.6
A. Avom9000000106.9
K. Kouassi9001002207.6
T. Le Bris8900000406.9
D. Karim8200000107.2
J. Makengo8100001307
B. Dieng6410320007.2
A. Tosin sub2610110007.3
P. Katseris sub900000006.9
S. Soumano sub800000006.5
N. Adjei sub10000000–

Lens Player Stats

PlayerMinGAShSoTKPTklCardsRating
R. Risser9000000006.9
I. Ganiou90001000Y6.5
M. Sarr9000000107.6
M. Sangaré9001303106.9
M. Udol9000211006.7
F. Thauvin9000527007.3
Saud Abdulhamid84000002Y6.3
O. Édouard8410221007.5
A. Thomasson7300003406.5
A. Sima7300111006.3
N. Čelik68000004Y6.5
A. Haidara sub2200000006.9
A. Bulatović sub1700001006.5
A. Bermont sub1700101006.9
Erawan Garnier sub1400000106.6
R. Fofana sub1400100006.5

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

Recent form
LorientWDDDD
Last 5: 1W 4D 0L · 1.6 scored / 1.2 conceded per game
LensWLDDW
Last 5: 2W 2D 1L · 2.6 scored / 1.2 conceded per game
Head-to-head last 6
Lorient 0 · 2 draws · Lens 4 · 3 goals/game
  • 2025-11-02 Lens 3–0 Lorient
  • 2024-05-03 Lens 2–0 Lorient
  • 2023-11-04 Lorient 0–0 Lens
  • 2023-05-21 Lorient 1–3 Lens
  • 2023-02-09 Lorient 1–1 Lens
  • 2022-08-31 Lens 5–2 Lorient
League standing · 2025/26
Lorient#9 pos45 pts34 pl-3 GD
Lens#2 pos70 pts34 pl+31 GD
Goals per game
Lorient scored1.41
Lens scored1.94
Lorient conceded1.5
Lens conceded1.03

Shot Map and Expected Goals

Lorient 2.37 xG from 6 shots, Lens 1.01 from 20. 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.

Ahmadou Bamba Dieng 17' · 0.63 xGFlorian Thauvin 33' · 0.13 xGFlorian Thauvin 58' · 0.10 xGRayan Fofana 93' · 0.10 xGMatthieu Udol 92' · 0.09 xGMatthieu Udol 76' · 0.07 xGFlorian Thauvin 38' · 0.06 xGFlorian Thauvin 24' · 0.06 xGOdsonne Edouard 46' · 0.05 xGAhmadou Bamba Dieng 13' · 0.05 xGMamadou Sangaré 45' · 0.04 xGMontassar Talbi 9' · 0.04 xGMatthieu Udol 47' · 0.04 xGAnthony Bermont 95' · 0.04 xGMamadou Sangaré 36' · 0.04 xGFlorian Thauvin 57' · 0.03 xGMamadou Sangaré 54' · 0.03 xGMamadou Sangaré 78' · 0.03 xGOdsonne Edouard 61' · 0.03 xGPierre Ganiou 86' · 0.02 xGPierre Ganiou 51' · 0.02 xGAbdallah Sima 22' · 0.02 xGMontassar Talbi 17' · 0.01 xGAiyegun Tosin 64' · 0.98 xG · goalAhmadou Bamba Dieng 17' · 0.67 xG · goalOdsonne Edouard 48' · 0.05 xG · goal
Lorient (attacking right)Lens (attacking left)mark size = expected goals
TeamShotsGoalsxG
Lorient622.37
Lens2011.01

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, Lorient led on xG, 1.40 to 0.34. At full time, Lorient led on xG, 2.37 to 1.01. The widest gap was 1.69 xG to Lorient, in the 64th minute.

xG timeline (cumulative)
2.41.200′15′30′45′60′75′90′105′MinutesCumulative xGGoal - Lorient 17 minGoal - Lens 48 minGoal - Lorient 64 min
Lorient 2.37 xGLens 1.01 xGdots = goals · 26 shots

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the head-to-head record between Lorient and Lens?
In their last 6 meetings, Lorient won 0, Lens won 4 and there were 2 draws, averaging 3 goals per game.
What is the recent form of Lorient and Lens?
Recent form — Lorient 1W 4D 0L; Lens 2W 2D 1L.

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