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Lyon v Lens result

Full-time · Lyon 0–4 Lens

Ligue 1 ·

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Team pages: Lyon · Lens · Head-to-head

The model’s pre-match pick

Lyon 0–4 Lens — Lens won this Ligue 1 match. TACTIX’s pre-match model pick was Both teams to score: Yes.

Free pick
Both teams to score: Yes
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The record in this market: 2 of 4 calls the model rated 70% or more on Both teams to score: Yes landed in the last 90 days (too few for a rate). How accurate →
Match report, in numbers

What xG said

xG said Lens: 2.02 to 1.14 in expected goals, from 14 shots to 16, ahead on xG from the 19th minute (per-shot expected goals for this match).

The result

Lens won 4–0 at Lyon in Ligue 1 on Sunday 17 May.

The goals

Lens led 3–0 at half-time. The goals — Lens: W. Saïd (20’, assisted by Kyllian Antonio; 32’, assisted by Amadou Haidara), Florian Sotoca (45’, assisted by Florian Thauvin) and Florian Thauvin (53’, assisted by Andrija Bulatović).

How it turned

Replaying TACTIX’s published pre-match model through the match’s four key moments (goals and red cards), the biggest swing came with W. Saïd’s goal on 20 minutes.

Discipline

F. Letexier showed five yellow cards — against 4.1 yellows a game across the last 10 matches refereed (this competition). The bookings — Lyon: Pavel Šulc (63’); Lens: M. Sarr (5’), Saud Abdulhamid (27’), Ruben Aguilar (73’) and N. Čelik (83’).

What it changes

Lyon stay fourth after this result (34 league matches played). Lyon have scored 53 goals, the eighth-most of the 21 clubs (2025/26 so far, after 34 games, ranked per game). Lyon have conceded 40 goals, the sixth-fewest of the 21 clubs.

Lens stay second after this result (34 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 fourth-fewest of the 21 clubs.

Lens’s four-goal margin was the biggest of round 34, across eight matches.

Who stood out

By TACTIX Impact for this match, W. Saïd (Lens) 8.7, Andrija Bulatović (Lens) 7.5 and Florian Thauvin (Lens) 7.5 led the match.

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: 2 of 4 landed in the last 90 days.

Next up

Lyon next travel to Stade Brestois 29 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 Lyon: Stade Brestois 29 v Lyon, Sunday 8 November — the preview. Next for Lens: Lens v Marseille, Sunday 8 November — the preview.

The Numbers

  • Result: Lyon 0–4 Lens · Ligue 1
  • Referee: F. Letexier
  • Model coverage: 246 markets priced for this fixture
  • Head-to-head (last 6): Lyon 1 · draws 2 · Lens 3 · 2.67 goals/game
  • Recent form: Lyon 4W 0D 1L · Lens 2W 2D 1L

Lyon 0–4 Lens (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

1.63 / 2.13
Goals
against 1.38 / 1.63 · 2 of the last 5 over 3
over 8 matches
5 / 7.25
Corners
against 6.13 / 2.5 · 4 of the last 5 over 9.5
over 8 matches
4.38 / 7.38
Shots on target
against 5.13 / 3.25 · 4 of the last 5 over 8.5
over 8 matches
1.63 / 1.5
Cards
against 3.63 / 1.75 · 3 of the last 5 over 3.5
over 8 matches
4.1 yellows
Referee · F. Letexier
23.2 fouls a game
Home and away split · Pro
over 10 matches
246
Markets analysed

Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 13 May 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.

Per game, last 8 played matches, friendlies left out, to 13 May 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. Lines marked “our book” are this fixture’s; the rest are standard thresholds, not prices.
Per gameLyon for / againstLineLens for / against
Goals scored
1.63 for · 1.38 against n 8
3our book
2.13 for · 1.63 against n 8
Corners won
5 for · 6.13 against n 8
9.5standard
7.25 for · 2.5 against n 8
Shots
11.63 for · 13.5 against n 8
19.5standard
21 for · 10.13 against n 8
Shots on target
4.38 for · 5.13 against n 8
8.5standard
7.38 for · 3.25 against n 8
Fouls committed
11.25 for · 15.75 against n 8
21.5standard
10.5 for · 9.63 against n 8
Cards shown
1.63 for · 3.63 against n 8
3.5standard
1.5 for · 1.75 against n 8

Referee: F. Letexier — 4.1 yellow cards a game, 0.1 red cards, 23.2 fouls over 10 matches.

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Lyon

Lyon Goalkeeper

Lyon — 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
D. Greif34903060 min1013 /90381.1 /9030.1 /90
R. Descamps12901080 min252.1 /9070.6 /9000 /90
Lyon — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Lyon before kick-off, to 13 May 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
PlayerMinsSaves 2+3+
D. Greif n 890
3.86/6
R. Descamps n 890
1.94/2

Lyon Defensive

Lyon — 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
Clinton Mata41893646 min501.2 /90451.1 /90340.8 /901593.9 /90451.1 /9070.2 /90
M. Niakhaté40873484 min441.1 /90441.1 /90220.6 /901975.1 /90431.1 /9020.1 /90
A. Maitland-Niles39813162 min812.3 /90441.3 /9060.2 /901383.9 /90441.3 /9070.2 /90
Abner32822624 min381.3 /90100.3 /9040.1 /90792.7 /90311.1 /9050.2 /90
N. Tagliafico28701956 min502.3 /90301.4 /9050.2 /901316 /90472.2 /90100.5 /90
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Lyon — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Lyon before kick-off, to 13 May 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
T. Morton n 882.4
0.43/0
0.75/0
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Clinton Mata n 890
16/2
0.93/2
M. Sarr
M. Niakhaté n 881.1
1.15/3
1.86/4
M. Sarr
A. Maitland-Niles n 887.8
0.84/2
0.43/0
M. Sarr
C. Tolisso n 873.9
1.85/4
26/4
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Lyon — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Lyon before kick-off, to 13 May 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
T. Morton n 882.4
1.47/3
Clinton Mata n 890
0.84/2
M. Niakhaté n 881.1
1.26/2
A. Maitland-Niles n 887.8
1.97/3
C. Tolisso n 873.9
1.15/2
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Lyon Attacking

Lyon — 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
P. Šulc34632157 min140.6 /9060.3 /90391.6 /90231 /90291.2 /90200.8 /90
Afonso Moreira31692149 min60.3 /90100.4 /90461.9 /90271.1 /90472 /90291.2 /90
Endrick19771470 min80.5 /9070.4 /90523.2 /90332 /90352.1 /90452.8 /90
M. Satriano15831251 min30.2 /9010.1 /90231.7 /90100.7 /90130.9 /90100.7 /90
R. Yaremchuk1158642 min40.6 /9010.1 /90131.8 /9071 /9081.1 /9020.3 /90
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Lyon — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Lyon before kick-off, to 13 May 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
T. Morton n 882.4
0.43/0
0.32/0
Clinton Mata n 890
0.11/0
00/0
M. Niakhaté n 881.1
00/0
00/0
A. Maitland-Niles n 887.8
0.32/0
0.32/0
C. Tolisso n 873.9
1.58/2
1.16/1
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Lyon — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Lyon before kick-off, to 13 May 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
T. Morton n 882.4
00/0
00/0
Clinton Mata n 890
00/0
00/0
M. Niakhaté n 881.1
00/0
00/0
A. Maitland-Niles n 887.8
00/0
0.11/0
C. Tolisso n 873.9
0.64/0
0.52/1
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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. Risser36903240 min842.3 /90381.1 /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 13 May 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
PlayerMinsSaves 2+3+
R. Risser n 890
1.63/3

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. Sarr36903240 min722 /90802.2 /90270.8 /901584.4 /90240.7 /9030.1 /90
I. Ganiou26892310 min461.8 /90281.1 /90140.5 /901365.3 /90271.1 /9040.2 /90
S. Baidoo25832066 min371.6 /90251.1 /90251.1 /901014.4 /90210.9 /9020.1 /90
J. Gradit990808 min171.9 /90161.8 /9091 /90434.8 /90141.6 /9020.2 /90
N. Čelik775528 min183.1 /9081.4 /9040.7 /90254.3 /90101.7 /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 13 May 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 890
0.84/2
0.65/0
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M. Sarr n 890
0.52/1
0.95/2
A. Maitland-Niles
R. Risser n 890
00/0
0.11/0
—
A. Thomasson n 883.3
1.46/4
1.14/2
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F. Thauvin n 861.9
0.42/0
1.13/2
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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 13 May 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
M. Udol n 890
2.16/5
M. Sarr n 890
2.46/5
A. Thomasson n 883.3
4.18/7
F. Thauvin n 861.9
1.34/3
O. Édouard n 860.5
0.62/1
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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. Thauvin33752478 min110.4 /9060.2 /90572.1 /90281 /90812.9 /90521.9 /90
O. Édouard32621986 min130.6 /9030.1 /90562.5 /90341.5 /90231 /90211 /90
W. Saïd31672068 min100.4 /9020.1 /90512.2 /90281.2 /90261.1 /90331.4 /90
R. Fofana2241911 min60.6 /9000 /90282.8 /90121.2 /9060.6 /90141.4 /90
A. Sima1746788 min30.3 /9020.2 /90273.1 /90121.4 /90111.3 /9050.6 /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 13 May 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 890
1.65/3
0.95/1
M. Sarr n 890
0.83/2
0.11/0
R. Risser n 890
00/0
00/0
A. Thomasson n 883.3
1.54/3
0.83/1
F. Thauvin n 861.9
2.27/2
1.14/2
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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 13 May 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
M. Udol n 890
0.32/0
00/0
M. Sarr n 890
00/0
00/0
R. Risser n 890
00/0
00/0
A. Thomasson n 883.3
0.32/0
0.32/0
F. Thauvin n 861.9
0.53/0
0.52/1
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Match Statistics & Details

Full-time team statistics as recorded by the data provider; – = not recorded.
LyonLens
55%Possession45%
1.91Expected goals (xG)1.54
16Shots14
4Shots on target4
7Shots off target8
5Blocked shots2
11Shots inside the box10
20Corners8
10Fouls11
1Yellow cards4
0Red cards0
1Saves4
460Passes384
84%Pass accuracy83%

Lyon Player Stats

PlayerMinGAShSoTKPTklCardsRating
D. Greif9000001005.2
Clinton Mata9000000005.7
M. Niakhaté9000000006.2
Abner9000000306.9
C. Tolisso9000410006.6
P. Šulc90001130Y5.9
Afonso Moreira9000212207.7
O. Mangala7100001106.6
Endrick7100213006.7
A. Maitland-Niles4500000005.6
R. Kluivert4500100205.9
H. Hateboer sub4500000006.2
R. Yaremchuk sub4500100006.2
M. Fofana sub1900001007.7
Ernest Nuamah sub1900000006.6

Lens Player Stats

PlayerMinGAShSoTKPTklCardsRating
M. Gorgelin9000000008.2
N. Čelik90000002Y7.2
A. Bulatović9001104407.6
A. Masuaku9000000107
W. Saïd9020521008.5
F. Sotoca9010110008.3
A. Haidara6101001007
F. Thauvin6111112007.3
M. Sarr45001002Y7.3
Saud Abdulhamid45000000Y6.2
K. Antonio3901001107.3
I. Ganiou sub5100200107.3
R. Aguilar sub45000010Y6.9
M. Udol sub4500001207.3
A. Thomasson sub2900000006.7
A. Sima sub2900100006.5

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

Recent form
LyonWWWWL
Last 5: 4W 0D 1L · 2.4 scored / 1.4 conceded per game
LensWDDWL
Last 5: 2W 2D 1L · 1.8 scored / 1.4 conceded per game
Head-to-head last 6
Lyon 1 · 2 draws · Lens 3 · 2.67 goals/game
  • 2026-03-05 Lyon 2–2 Lens
  • 2025-08-16 Lens 0–1 Lyon
  • 2025-05-04 Lyon 1–2 Lens
  • 2024-09-15 Lens 0–0 Lyon
  • 2024-03-03 Lyon 0–3 Lens
  • 2023-12-02 Lens 3–2 Lyon
League standing · 2025/26
Lyon#4 pos60 pts34 pl+13 GD
Lens#2 pos70 pts34 pl+31 GD
Goals per game
Lyon scored1.56
Lens scored1.94
Lyon conceded1.18
Lens conceded1.03

Shot Map and Expected Goals

Lyon 1.14 xG from 16 shots, Lens 2.02 from 14. 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.

Malang Sarr 35' · 0.46 xGCorentin Tolisso 57' · 0.16 xGAndrija Bulatovic 47' · 0.13 xGWesley Said 88' · 0.12 xGPierre Ganiou 75' · 0.11 xGRoman Yaremchuk 57' · 0.10 xGPavel Sulc 69' · 0.09 xGAfonso Moreira 55' · 0.09 xGAbdallah Sima 87' · 0.09 xGRuben Kluivert 9' · 0.09 xGCorentin Tolisso 52' · 0.08 xGPavel Sulc 85' · 0.08 xGAfonso Moreira 56' · 0.08 xGEndrick 43' · 0.07 xGMatthieu Udol 58' · 0.07 xGErnest Nuamah 87' · 0.06 xGEndrick 5' · 0.06 xGWesley Said 6' · 0.05 xGCorentin Tolisso 76' · 0.05 xGWesley Said 49' · 0.05 xGFlorian Thauvin 50' · 0.05 xGPierre Ganiou 85' · 0.04 xGCorentin Tolisso 66' · 0.04 xGCorentin Tolisso 69' · 0.03 xGHans Hateboer 79' · 0.03 xGAfonso Moreira 50' · 0.02 xGFlorian Thauvin 53' · 0.38 xG · goalWesley Said 19' · 0.23 xG · goalWesley Said 31' · 0.13 xG · goalFlorian Sotoca 45' · 0.12 xG · goal
Lyon (attacking right)Lens (attacking left)mark size = expected goals
TeamShotsGoalsxG
Lyon1601.14
Lens1442.02

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, 0.99 to 0.22. At full time, Lens led on xG, 2.02 to 1.14. The widest gap was 1.27 xG to Lens, in the 53rd minute.

xG timeline (cumulative)
2.01.000′15′30′45′60′75′90′MinutesCumulative xGGoal - Lens 19 minGoal - Lens 31 minGoal - Lens 45 minGoal - Lens 53 min
Lyon 1.14 xGLens 2.02 xGdots = goals · 30 shots

The Full Post-Match Picture

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Frequently Asked Questions

What was the model’s pick for Lyon v Lens?
TACTIX’s free model pick for Lyon v Lens was Both teams to score: Yes.
What is the head-to-head record between Lyon and Lens?
In their last 6 meetings, Lyon won 1, Lens won 3 and there were 2 draws, averaging 2.67 goals per game.
What is the recent form of Lyon and Lens?
Recent form — Lyon 4W 0D 1L; Lens 2W 2D 1L.

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