Lyon v Lens result
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Lyon 2–1 Lens — Lyon won this Ligue 1 match.
The result
Lyon beat Lens 2–1 at Parc Olympique Lyonnais in Ligue 1 on Sunday 12 February. Lyon are unbeaten in their last six matches in all competitions. Lens are winless in their last five matches in all competitions.
The goals
It was 1–1 at half-time. The goals — Lyon: A. Lacazette (23’, assisted by R. Cherki) and R. Cherki (64’, assisted by Maxence Caqueret); Lens: D. Machado (39’, assisted by Florian Sotoca).
The numbers
Expected goals (xG) had little between the sides: Lyon 1.45, Lens 1.15, from 11 shots to 14 (the provider’s expected goals for this match).
Discipline
E. Wattellier showed two yellow cards — against 2.6 yellows a game across the last 9 matches refereed (this competition). The bookings — Lyon: Castello Lukeba (14’); Lens: S. Abdul Samed (85’).
Who stood out
By TACTIX Impact for this match, Maxence Caqueret (Lyon) 11.3, R. Cherki (Lyon) 7.9 and Nicolás Tagliafico (Lyon) 5.4 led the match.
Next up
Lyon next travel to 1899 Hoffenheim on 22 October 2026.
Lens next host Paris FC on 24 October 2026.
Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.
Next for Lyon: 1899 Hoffenheim v Lyon, Thursday 22 October — the preview. Next for Lens: Lens v Paris FC, Saturday 24 October — the preview.
The numbers
- Result: Lyon 2–1 Lens · Ligue 1
- Venue: Parc Olympique Lyonnais · Lyon
- Referee: E. Wattellier
- Head-to-head (last 5): Lyon 2 · draws 2 · Lens 1 · 2.6 goals/game
- Recent form: Lyon 3W 2D 0L · Lens 1W 3D 1L
Lyon 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 9 May 2026). See the live track record →
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Match statistics & details
| Lyon | Lens | |
|---|---|---|
| 41% | Possession | 59% |
| 1.45 | Expected goals (xG) | 1.15 |
| 11 | Shots | 14 |
| 5 | Shots on target | 4 |
| 3 | Shots off target | 6 |
| 3 | Blocked shots | 4 |
| 6 | Shots inside the box | 8 |
| 2 | Corners | 5 |
| 4 | Offsides | 4 |
| 15 | Fouls | 11 |
| 1 | Yellow cards | 1 |
| 0 | Red cards | 0 |
| 3 | Saves | 3 |
| 430 | Passes | 599 |
| 79% | Pass accuracy | 84% |
Lyon player stats
| Player | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Lopes | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.9 |
| S. Diomandé | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.3 |
| D. Lovren | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 7.5 |
| C. Lukeba | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | Y | 6.9 |
| S. Kumbedi | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.7 |
| M. Caqueret | 90 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 8.2 |
| C. Tolisso | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 7.7 |
| N. Tagliafico | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 7.2 |
| R. Cherki | 80 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 8.2 |
| B. Barcola | 66 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 |
| A. Lacazette | 45 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 7.3 |
| A. Sarr sub | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.6 |
| M. Dembélé sub | 24 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| J. Lepenant sub | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.2 |
Lens player stats
| Player | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B. Samba | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.7 |
| K. Danso | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7 |
| F. Medina | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6.5 |
| S. Abdul Samed | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | Y | 6.2 |
| S. Fofana | 90 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 6.5 |
| A. Thomasson | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 6.6 |
| D. Machado | 77 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.9 |
| F. Sotoca | 77 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| J. Gradit | 69 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7.2 |
| J. Le Cardinal | 63 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6.9 |
| A. Fulgini | 63 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6.5 |
| Przemysław Frankowski sub | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6.7 |
| Loïs Openda sub | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.5 |
| David Pereira da Costa sub | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| M. Haïdara sub | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.6 |
| R. Labeau Lascary sub | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.7 |
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 Lyon v Lens — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)
- 2022-10-02 Lens 1–0 Lyon
- 2022-02-19 Lens 1–1 Lyon
- 2021-10-30 Lyon 2–1 Lens
- 2021-04-03 Lens 1–1 Lyon
- 2021-01-06 Lyon 3–2 Lens
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the head-to-head record between Lyon and Lens?
- In their last 5 meetings, Lyon won 2, Lens won 1 and there were 2 draws, averaging 2.6 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of Lyon and Lens?
- Recent form — Lyon 3W 2D 0L; Lens 1W 3D 1L.
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