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Lens

Founded : 1906

Venue : Stade Bollaert-Delelis

City : Lens
Capacity : 38223

Coach

Franck Haise

Home Win

50.00%
1 yr
50.00%
3 yr
48.31%
5 yr
44.57%
10 yr
43.77%

Draw

23.68%
1 yr
20.45%
3 yr
22.03%
5 yr
25.00%
10 yr
25.99%

Away Win

23.68%
1 yr
27.27%
3 yr
25.42%
5 yr
27.72%
10 yr
28.91%

Both Teams To Score

Yes
2324
47.37%
1 yr
50.00%
3 yr
53.39%
5 yr
53.80%
10 yr
48.81%
No
2324
52.63%
1 yr
50.00%
3 yr
46.61%
5 yr
46.20%
10 yr
51.19%

Average Goals Per Month

Jan
2324
2.00
1 yr
2.00
3 yr
2.33
5 yr
2.11
10 yr
2.08
Feb
2324
2.40
1 yr
2.40
3 yr
2.57
5 yr
2.50
10 yr
2.28
Mar
2324
2.75
1 yr
2.75
3 yr
2.50
5 yr
2.67
10 yr
2.57
Apr
2324
2.25
1 yr
2.25
3 yr
2.50
5 yr
2.61
10 yr
2.47
May
2324
0
1 yr
2.80
3 yr
2.83
5 yr
2.93
10 yr
2.81
Jun
2324
0
1 yr
4.00
3 yr
4.00
5 yr
4.00
10 yr
4.00
Jul
2324
0
1 yr
0
3 yr
0
5 yr
3.00
10 yr
1.50
Aug
2324
3.67
1 yr
3.67
3 yr
3.58
5 yr
3.29
10 yr
2.86
Sep
2324
2.00
1 yr
2.00
3 yr
2.08
5 yr
2.30
10 yr
2.19
Oct
2324
2.20
1 yr
2.20
3 yr
2.07
5 yr
2.11
10 yr
2.31
Nov
2324
2.20
1 yr
2.20
3 yr
2.90
5 yr
3.00
10 yr
2.53
Dec
2324
2.40
1 yr
2.40
3 yr
2.60
5 yr
2.67
10 yr
2.65

Correct Score

2-1
2324
15.79%
1 yr
18.18%
3 yr
12.71%
5 yr
11.41%
10 yr
10.08%
1-1
2324
15.79%
1 yr
13.64%
3 yr
12.71%
5 yr
13.04%
10 yr
13.26%
0-0
2324
10.53%
1 yr
9.09%
3 yr
7.63%
5 yr
8.15%
10 yr
8.75%
1-0
2324
10.53%
1 yr
9.09%
3 yr
11.02%
5 yr
10.87%
10 yr
11.14%
0-1
2324
7.89%
1 yr
9.09%
3 yr
7.63%
5 yr
7.07%
10 yr
9.81%

First Half Goals

0.5
2324
73.68%
1 yr
77.27%
3 yr
69.49%
5 yr
68.48%
10 yr
66.05%
1.5
2324
28.95%
1 yr
31.82%
3 yr
36.44%
5 yr
33.15%
10 yr
30.24%
2.5
2324
13.16%
1 yr
15.91%
3 yr
19.49%
5 yr
17.93%
10 yr
11.94%
3.5
2324
2.63%
1 yr
2.27%
3 yr
3.39%
5 yr
2.72%
10 yr
2.92%

Full Match Goals

0.5
2324
89.47%
1 yr
90.91%
3 yr
92.37%
5 yr
91.85%
10 yr
91.25%
1.5
2324
71.05%
1 yr
72.73%
3 yr
73.73%
5 yr
73.91%
10 yr
70.29%
2.5
2324
44.74%
1 yr
50.00%
3 yr
53.39%
5 yr
51.09%
10 yr
42.97%
3.5
2324
21.05%
1 yr
22.73%
3 yr
27.97%
5 yr
27.72%
10 yr
23.34%

Half Time / Full Time

Home / Home
2324
31.58%
1 yr
31.82%
3 yr
29.66%
5 yr
27.17%
10 yr
25.73%
Away / Away
2324
21.05%
1 yr
25.00%
3 yr
16.95%
5 yr
17.93%
10 yr
17.51%
Draw / Draw
2324
18.42%
1 yr
15.91%
3 yr
16.10%
5 yr
16.30%
10 yr
16.98%
Draw / Home
2324
15.79%
1 yr
15.91%
3 yr
15.25%
5 yr
15.22%
10 yr
16.18%
Home / Draw
2324
2.63%
1 yr
2.27%
3 yr
1.69%
5 yr
4.89%
10 yr
4.77%

Second Half Goals

0.5
2324
68.42%
1 yr
68.18%
3 yr
77.97%
5 yr
80.43%
10 yr
76.39%
1.5
2324
36.84%
1 yr
36.36%
3 yr
38.14%
5 yr
39.67%
10 yr
37.40%
2.5
2324
13.16%
1 yr
13.64%
3 yr
12.71%
5 yr
12.50%
10 yr
12.47%
3.5
2324
0.00%
1 yr
0.00%
3 yr
1.69%
5 yr
3.80%
10 yr
4.77%

Total Goals

2
2324
26.32%
1 yr
22.73%
3 yr
20.34%
5 yr
22.83%
10 yr
27.32%
3
2324
23.68%
1 yr
27.27%
3 yr
25.42%
5 yr
23.37%
10 yr
19.63%
1
2324
18.42%
1 yr
18.18%
3 yr
18.64%
5 yr
17.93%
10 yr
20.95%
4
2324
10.53%
1 yr
13.64%
3 yr
17.80%
5 yr
15.76%
10 yr
12.20%

Home Win

52.63%
1 yr
59.09%
3 yr
61.02%
5 yr
58.06%
10 yr
50.00%

Draw

26.32%
1 yr
22.73%
3 yr
23.73%
5 yr
25.81%
10 yr
26.60%

Away Win

21.05%
1 yr
18.18%
3 yr
15.25%
5 yr
16.13%
10 yr
23.40%

Both Teams To Score

Yes
2324
57.89%
1 yr
59.09%
3 yr
52.54%
5 yr
51.61%
10 yr
44.68%
No
2324
42.11%
1 yr
40.91%
3 yr
47.46%
5 yr
48.39%
10 yr
55.32%

Average Goals Per Month

Jan
2324
2.00
1 yr
2.00
3 yr
2.00
5 yr
1.75
10 yr
1.93
Feb
2324
3.00
1 yr
3.00
3 yr
3.00
5 yr
2.43
10 yr
2.15
Mar
2324
2.50
1 yr
2.50
3 yr
2.50
5 yr
2.50
10 yr
2.36
Apr
2324
1.50
1 yr
1.50
3 yr
2.57
5 yr
2.80
10 yr
2.21
May
2324
0
1 yr
3.00
3 yr
2.67
5 yr
3.00
10 yr
2.29
Jun
2324
0
1 yr
0
3 yr
0
5 yr
0
10 yr
0
Jul
2324
0
1 yr
0
3 yr
0
5 yr
0
10 yr
0
Aug
2324
2.00
1 yr
2.00
3 yr
4.17
5 yr
3.88
10 yr
3.32
Sep
2324
2.00
1 yr
2.00
3 yr
1.40
5 yr
1.67
10 yr
1.90
Oct
2324
2.75
1 yr
2.75
3 yr
2.56
5 yr
2.27
10 yr
2.44
Nov
2324
1.00
1 yr
1.00
3 yr
3.00
5 yr
3.44
10 yr
2.50
Dec
2324
3.33
1 yr
3.33
3 yr
3.00
5 yr
3.00
10 yr
2.73

Correct Score

1-1
2324
21.05%
1 yr
18.18%
3 yr
11.86%
5 yr
10.75%
10 yr
13.30%
1-0
2324
15.79%
1 yr
13.64%
3 yr
15.25%
5 yr
17.20%
10 yr
13.83%
2-1
2324
15.79%
1 yr
22.73%
3 yr
13.56%
5 yr
13.98%
10 yr
10.11%
0-0
2324
5.26%
1 yr
4.55%
3 yr
3.39%
5 yr
6.45%
10 yr
7.98%
2-3
2324
5.26%
1 yr
4.55%
3 yr
1.69%
5 yr
2.15%
10 yr
1.60%

First Half Goals

0.5
2324
73.68%
1 yr
77.27%
3 yr
69.49%
5 yr
62.37%
10 yr
59.57%
1.5
2324
26.32%
1 yr
31.82%
3 yr
37.29%
5 yr
34.41%
10 yr
30.32%
2.5
2324
10.53%
1 yr
13.64%
3 yr
18.64%
5 yr
17.20%
10 yr
12.23%
3.5
2324
0.00%
1 yr
0.00%
3 yr
1.69%
5 yr
2.15%
10 yr
2.13%

Full Match Goals

0.5
2324
94.74%
1 yr
95.45%
3 yr
96.61%
5 yr
93.55%
10 yr
92.02%
1.5
2324
73.68%
1 yr
77.27%
3 yr
74.58%
5 yr
69.89%
10 yr
66.49%
2.5
2324
42.11%
1 yr
50.00%
3 yr
54.24%
5 yr
51.61%
10 yr
39.89%
3.5
2324
26.32%
1 yr
22.73%
3 yr
30.51%
5 yr
30.11%
10 yr
22.87%

Half Time / Full Time

Home / Home
2324
26.32%
1 yr
31.82%
3 yr
35.59%
5 yr
32.26%
10 yr
27.13%
Draw / Home
2324
26.32%
1 yr
27.27%
3 yr
23.73%
5 yr
24.73%
10 yr
21.28%
Away / Away
2324
21.05%
1 yr
18.18%
3 yr
10.17%
5 yr
9.68%
10 yr
12.77%
Draw / Draw
2324
15.79%
1 yr
13.64%
3 yr
13.56%
5 yr
15.05%
10 yr
17.55%
Home / Draw
2324
5.26%
1 yr
4.55%
3 yr
3.39%
5 yr
5.38%
10 yr
4.26%

Second Half Goals

0.5
2324
78.95%
1 yr
77.27%
3 yr
86.44%
5 yr
86.02%
10 yr
78.19%
1.5
2324
36.84%
1 yr
36.36%
3 yr
35.59%
5 yr
39.78%
10 yr
36.17%
2.5
2324
21.05%
1 yr
18.18%
3 yr
16.95%
5 yr
15.05%
10 yr
12.23%
3.5
2324
0.00%
1 yr
0.00%
3 yr
3.39%
5 yr
4.30%
10 yr
4.26%

Total Goals

2
2324
31.58%
1 yr
27.27%
3 yr
20.34%
5 yr
18.28%
10 yr
26.60%
1
2324
21.05%
1 yr
18.18%
3 yr
22.03%
5 yr
23.66%
10 yr
25.53%
3
2324
15.79%
1 yr
27.27%
3 yr
23.73%
5 yr
21.51%
10 yr
17.02%
4
2324
15.79%
1 yr
13.64%
3 yr
20.34%
5 yr
18.28%
10 yr
13.30%

Home Win

47.37%
1 yr
40.91%
3 yr
35.59%
5 yr
30.77%
10 yr
37.57%

Draw

21.05%
1 yr
18.18%
3 yr
20.34%
5 yr
24.18%
10 yr
25.40%

Away Win

26.32%
1 yr
36.36%
3 yr
35.59%
5 yr
39.56%
10 yr
34.39%

Both Teams To Score

Yes
2324
36.84%
1 yr
40.91%
3 yr
54.24%
5 yr
56.04%
10 yr
52.91%
No
2324
63.16%
1 yr
59.09%
3 yr
45.76%
5 yr
43.96%
10 yr
47.09%

Average Goals Per Month

Jan
2324
2.00
1 yr
2.00
3 yr
2.75
5 yr
2.40
10 yr
2.19
Feb
2324
1.50
1 yr
1.50
3 yr
2.14
5 yr
2.60
10 yr
2.47
Mar
2324
3.00
1 yr
3.00
3 yr
2.50
5 yr
2.86
10 yr
2.75
Apr
2324
3.00
1 yr
3.00
3 yr
2.43
5 yr
2.38
10 yr
2.79
May
2324
0
1 yr
2.50
3 yr
3.00
5 yr
2.86
10 yr
3.40
Jun
2324
0
1 yr
4.00
3 yr
4.00
5 yr
4.00
10 yr
4.00
Jul
2324
0
1 yr
0
3 yr
0
5 yr
3.00
10 yr
1.50
Aug
2324
4.50
1 yr
4.50
3 yr
3.00
5 yr
2.78
10 yr
2.39
Sep
2324
2.00
1 yr
2.00
3 yr
2.57
5 yr
2.82
10 yr
2.48
Oct
2324
0.00
1 yr
0.00
3 yr
1.20
5 yr
1.88
10 yr
2.21
Nov
2324
2.50
1 yr
2.50
3 yr
2.83
5 yr
2.56
10 yr
2.55
Dec
2324
1.00
1 yr
1.00
3 yr
2.33
5 yr
2.40
10 yr
2.56

Correct Score

0-0
2324
15.79%
1 yr
13.64%
3 yr
11.86%
5 yr
9.89%
10 yr
9.52%
2-1
2324
15.79%
1 yr
13.64%
3 yr
11.86%
5 yr
8.79%
10 yr
10.05%
0-3
2324
10.53%
1 yr
9.09%
3 yr
3.39%
5 yr
3.30%
10 yr
2.12%
0-1
2324
10.53%
1 yr
13.64%
3 yr
8.47%
5 yr
7.69%
10 yr
7.94%
1-1
2324
10.53%
1 yr
9.09%
3 yr
13.56%
5 yr
15.38%
10 yr
13.23%

First Half Goals

0.5
2324
73.68%
1 yr
77.27%
3 yr
69.49%
5 yr
74.73%
10 yr
72.49%
1.5
2324
31.58%
1 yr
31.82%
3 yr
35.59%
5 yr
31.87%
10 yr
30.16%
2.5
2324
15.79%
1 yr
18.18%
3 yr
20.34%
5 yr
18.68%
10 yr
11.64%
3.5
2324
5.26%
1 yr
4.55%
3 yr
5.08%
5 yr
3.30%
10 yr
3.70%

Full Match Goals

0.5
2324
84.21%
1 yr
86.36%
3 yr
88.14%
5 yr
90.11%
10 yr
90.48%
1.5
2324
68.42%
1 yr
68.18%
3 yr
72.88%
5 yr
78.02%
10 yr
74.07%
2.5
2324
47.37%
1 yr
50.00%
3 yr
52.54%
5 yr
50.55%
10 yr
46.03%
3.5
2324
15.79%
1 yr
22.73%
3 yr
25.42%
5 yr
25.27%
10 yr
23.81%

Half Time / Full Time

Home / Home
2324
36.84%
1 yr
31.82%
3 yr
23.73%
5 yr
21.98%
10 yr
24.34%
Draw / Draw
2324
21.05%
1 yr
18.18%
3 yr
18.64%
5 yr
17.58%
10 yr
16.40%
Away / Away
2324
21.05%
1 yr
31.82%
3 yr
23.73%
5 yr
26.37%
10 yr
22.22%
Draw / Home
2324
5.26%
1 yr
4.55%
3 yr
6.78%
5 yr
5.49%
10 yr
11.11%
Draw / Away
2324
5.26%
1 yr
4.55%
3 yr
8.47%
5 yr
7.69%
10 yr
8.47%

Second Half Goals

0.5
2324
57.89%
1 yr
59.09%
3 yr
69.49%
5 yr
74.73%
10 yr
74.60%
1.5
2324
36.84%
1 yr
36.36%
3 yr
40.68%
5 yr
39.56%
10 yr
38.62%
2.5
2324
5.26%
1 yr
9.09%
3 yr
8.47%
5 yr
9.89%
10 yr
12.70%
3.5
2324
0.00%
1 yr
0.00%
3 yr
0.00%
5 yr
3.30%
10 yr
5.29%

Total Goals

3
2324
31.58%
1 yr
27.27%
3 yr
27.12%
5 yr
25.27%
10 yr
22.22%
2
2324
21.05%
1 yr
18.18%
3 yr
20.34%
5 yr
27.47%
10 yr
28.04%
1
2324
15.79%
1 yr
18.18%
3 yr
15.25%
5 yr
12.09%
10 yr
16.40%
0
2324
15.79%
1 yr
13.64%
3 yr
11.86%
5 yr
9.89%
10 yr
9.52%
Date
Match
Home
Draw
Away
03 May 2024 19:00
France: Ligue 1 : Lens - Lorient
62.04%
1.41
20.38%
4.85
17.58%
7.46
12 May 2024 19:00
France: Ligue 1 : Rennes - Lens
42.85%
2.62
24.56%
3.47
32.58%
2.59
19 May 2024 19:00
France: Ligue 1 : Lens - Montpellier
49.49%
23.76%
26.74%
Date
Match
Home
Draw
Away
28 Apr 2024 19:00
France: Ligue 1 : Olympique Marseille - Lens
47.97%
2.24
24.23%
3.50
27.81%
3.22
20 Apr 2024 19:00
France: Ligue 1 : Lens - Clermont
57.07%
1.32
22.85%
5.00
20.08%
8.00
12 Apr 2024 19:00
France: Ligue 1 : Metz - Lens
27.10%
6.00
27.22%
3.90
45.68%
1.57
06 Apr 2024 15:00
France: Ligue 1 : Lens - Le Havre
59.51%
1.44
22.52%
4.20
17.97%
7.00
29 Mar 2024 20:00
France: Ligue 1 : Lille - Lens
55.42%
2.10
23.40%
3.20
21.18%
3.70
16 Mar 2024 20:00
France: Ligue 1 : Lens - Nice
39.09%
1.95
26.26%
3.25
34.65%
4.20
09 Mar 2024 20:00
France: Ligue 1 : Lens - Brest
49.27%
2.10
25.04%
3.00
25.68%
3.60
03 Mar 2024 19:45
France: Ligue 1 : Lyon - Lens
34.39%
2.60
26.10%
3.10
39.51%
2.75
25 Feb 2024 12:00
France: Ligue 1 : Lens - Monaco
43.99%
2.30
23.49%
3.40
32.53%
3.00
18 Feb 2024 16:05
France: Ligue 1 : Reims - Lens
36.41%
2.10
26.63%
3.10
36.95%
3.30
15 Feb 2024 20:00
UEFA Europa League : Lens - Freiburg
46.90%
1.62
23.91%
3.60
29.19%
5.00
10 Feb 2024 16:00
France: Ligue 1 : Lens - Strasbourg
45.16%
1.60
25.22%
3.70
29.62%
5.00
03 Feb 2024 20:00
France: Ligue 1 : Nantes - Lens
33.77%
3.50
26.79%
3.00
39.43%
2.00
28 Jan 2024 16:05
France: Ligue 1 : Toulouse - Lens
28.34%
3.40
25.69%
3.30
45.97%
2.00
14 Jan 2024 19:45
France: Ligue 1 : Lens - Paris SG
33.20%
3.60
24.49%
3.60
42.31%
1.95
20 Dec 2023 20:00
France: Ligue 1 : Nice - Lens
46.65%
2.30
26.73%
3.23
26.62%
3.33
16 Dec 2023 20:00
France: Ligue 1 : Lens - Reims
49.91%
2.36
24.69%
3.32
25.40%
3.14
12 Dec 2023 17:45
UEFA Champions League : Lens - Sevilla
54.86%
1.89
22.49%
3.69
22.65%
4.22
08 Dec 2023 20:00
France: Ligue 1 : Montpellier - Lens
36.25%
3.66
25.39%
3.48
38.36%
2.07
02 Dec 2023 16:00
France: Ligue 1 : Lens - Lyon
49.94%
1.71
24.70%
3.87
25.35%
4.96
29 Nov 2023 20:00
UEFA Champions League : Arsenal - Lens
51.87%
1.34
23.54%
5.03
24.59%
9.11
25 Nov 2023 16:00
France: Ligue 1 : Clermont - Lens
22.93%
3.74
25.65%
3.41
51.41%
1.98
12 Nov 2023 19:45
France: Ligue 1 : Lens - Olympique Marseille
48.87%
2.30
24.12%
3.39
27.00%
3.10
08 Nov 2023 20:00
UEFA Champions League : PSV Eindhoven - Lens
54.79%
1.80
21.79%
3.83
23.41%
4.30
04 Nov 2023 16:00
France: Ligue 1 : Lorient - Lens
21.91%
4.44
23.43%
3.63
54.66%
1.81
28 Oct 2023 19:00
France: Ligue 1 : Lens - Nantes
59.02%
1.58
22.89%
4.17
18.08%
5.49
24 Oct 2023 19:00
UEFA Champions League : Lens - PSV Eindhoven
35.19%
2.49
25.07%
3.56
39.73%
2.71
20 Oct 2023 19:00
France: Ligue 1 : Le Havre - Lens
33.63%
4.48
28.37%
3.52
38.00%
1.83
08 Oct 2023 15:05
France: Ligue 1 : Lens - Lille
39.32%
2.35
25.68%
3.39
34.99%
3.01
03 Oct 2023 19:00
UEFA Champions League : Lens - Arsenal
30.67%
5.24
25.95%
3.87
43.39%
1.67
29 Sep 2023 19:00
France: Ligue 1 : Strasbourg - Lens
33.38%
3.61
26.64%
3.42
39.98%
2.06
24 Sep 2023 13:00
France: Ligue 1 : Lens - Toulouse
45.41%
1.56
25.61%
4.14
28.98%
5.77
20 Sep 2023 19:00
UEFA Champions League : Sevilla - Lens
42.45%
2.01
25.92%
3.51
31.63%
3.97
16 Sep 2023 19:00
France: Ligue 1 : Lens - Metz
59.16%
1.50
22.08%
4.41
18.75%
6.15
02 Sep 2023 19:00
France: Ligue 1 : Monaco - Lens
33.59%
2.08
24.84%
3.84
41.57%
3.27
26 Aug 2023 19:00
France: Ligue 1 : Paris SG - Lens
48.21%
1.55
22.29%
4.39
29.50%
5.55
20 Aug 2023 18:45
France: Ligue 1 : Lens - Rennes
38.63%
2.39
26.26%
3.47
35.10%
2.88
13 Aug 2023 11:00
France: Ligue 1 : Brest - Lens
24.14%
3.56
25.41%
3.27
50.45%
2.13

The Ligue 1 fixture, Paris Saint-Germain vs. RC Lens, kicks off at 20:00 (GMT+1) on Saturday, April 23, at Parc des Princes.

Lens picked up a 2-0 win over Montpellier in the mid-week round of Ligue 1 action, courtesy of goals from Da Costa (37') and Ganago (75') at the Stade Bollaert-Delelis. The club remains in 7th place on the Ligue 1 table, having picked up 53 points from 15W, 8D, & 10L, and will be coming off three victories in a row, WLWWW. Lens have not won away from home against a side top of Ligue 1 at the start of the matchday since March 1998, picking up two draws and eight defeats since then. Franck Haise will be looking to break the jinx when he appears with the 3—4—1—2, having Florian Sotoca and Arnaud Kalimuendo in attack against PSG.

The Ligue 1 fixture, LOSC Lille vs. RC Lens, kicks off at 20:00 (GMT+1) on Saturday, April 16, at the Stade Pierre-Mauroy.

RC Lens swept OGC Nice aside like a rag doll last weekend following a 3-0 win over the Eaglets at the Stade Bollaert-Delelis. After the win, Lens moved two spots ahead on the table, from 10th to 8th place, having picked up 47 points from 13W, 8D, and 10L. Lens, who are right below Les Dogues on the L1 table, are only one point shy of Lille. Aiming for back-to-back victories, LDWLW, a win here would see the Blood and Gold leapfrog Lille for seventh place. Les Sang et Or could line up in a 3—4—1—2 formation, leaving Florian Sotoca and Ignatius Ganago in attack. Meanwhile, Massadio Haïdara picked up a red in the game against OGC Nice and will be unavailable for Saturday’s clash against Lille, along with Cheick Doucouré.

After a win in last Sunday’s five-goal thriller against Bordeaux, Les Sang et Or make their return to Ligue 1 action against Les Gones, looking to secure back-to-back victories after two defeats in a row. RC Lens vs. Olympique Lyonnais kicks off at 17:00 (GMT+1) on Saturday, February 19, at the Stade Bollaert-Delelis.

RC Lens picked up a 3-2 win over Bordeaux last weekend on home soil. Kalimuendo (10') squeezed the ball past Gaëtan Poussin in goal to give Lens the lead inside the first ten minutes. The home side doubled their lead after Kakuta (22' P.) struck from the penalty spot. Lens then made it three inside half an hour after Seko Fofana (26’) bagged the third for the Blood and Gold. Three minutes later, Lens’ three-goal lead was reduced to two after Elis (33') struck for Bordeaux. In what appeared to be a comeback for the visitors, Bordeaux’s Hwang Ui-jo (53') pulled another. However, Lens were able to hold on to the narrow lead until full-time. The win saw Lens pick up nine points from a possible 15 in the last five league games; WWLLW. Lens are in 8th place with 36 points after 10W, 6D, and 8L. A point separates RC Lens from the top-five and a victory over 7th-placed Lyon [37 points] on Saturday would see them leap-frog Les Gones at the very least. Lens average 1.62 goals per game this season, having scored 39 goals in 24 Ligue 1 games. They have also conceded 35 goals [an average of 1.46 goals conceded per game] and have a G.D. of +4. A 3—4—1—2 formation with the attacking duo consisting of Kalimuendo and Florian Sotoca is expected from Franck Haise for this fixture against Lyon.

RC Lens vs. Olympique de Marseille kicks off at 21:00 (GMT+1) on Saturday, January 22, at the Stade Bollaert-Delelis.

Lens completed the comeback against St-Étienne last weekend, winning 2-1 at the Stade Geoffroy-Guichard on Ligue 1 Matchday 21. After a few clear-cut chances at both ends, the Greens broke the deadlock through Ryad Boudebouz (38'), seven minutes before half-time. A remarkable volley from the 31-year-old found its way in after unconventional goalkeeping from Jean-Louis Leca. But a glancing header from Florian Sotoca (77') saw Lens back on level terms at the Geoffroy-Guichard before Seko Fofana (90'+5) grabbed the late winner. Trading blood for gold, in the shape of three points, the Blood and Gold make their return with back-to-back victories following the win: DLLWW. However, they remain rooted in 6th place, having picked up 33 points after 9W, 6D, and 6L. An unlikely win for Lens over OM will see Les Sang et Or in the top-four, in the unlikely case that both Monaco, who take on Montpellier, and Rennes, who face Clermont, fail to win at the weekend. Far-fetched, but Franck Haise will have the luxury of dreaming about a fairy tale weekend. In the comeback win against the Greens, Haise deployed an attacking 3—4—3 formation to counter the defensive 5—4—1 put on display by Pascal Dupraz, who recently slipped into the managerial seat at St-Étienne. However, a slightly modified form in the shape of a 3—4—2—1, with Arnaud Kalimuendo in attack, is expected for Saturday’s game against the Olympians.

The League of Talents is back with the Ligue 1 fixture between FC Nantes and RC Lens, scheduled for kick-off at 21:00 (GMT+1) on Friday, December 10, at the Stade de la Beaujoire - Louis Fonteneau.

Fifth-placed Lens remained in the same spot following the 1-1 draw against PSG last weekend. Both sides failed to find the back of the net before the break, despite several clear-cut chances at both ends. The stalemate remained until minutes after the interval when a 25-yard-stunner from Seko Fofana (62’) left Lens in the lead. Minutes into stoppage time, Mbappe, who came in as a second-half substitute, found Georginio Wijnaldum (90’+2) with a laser-guided cross for the leveler. The draw leaves Lens with three in a row: WLDDD, while having 27 points from 7W, 6D, and 4L. For that game against PSG, Franck Haise adopted the 3—4—2—1 formation, leaving Arnaud Kalimuendo in attack. After 18 shots, with 7 on target, the 50-year-old could be sticking with the same formation on Friday. On availability, Jonathan Clauss is suspended, along with Cheick Doucouré. In addition, Wesley Saïd (muscle injury) remains doubtful while Deiver Machado (meniscus injury) is expected to make a return in early January.

Ligue 1 returns after the mid-week round of fixtures with RC Lens vs. Paris Saint-Germain F.C. scheduled for kick-off at 21:00 (GMT+1) on Saturday, December 4, at Stade Bollaert-Delelis.

Fifth-placed Lens remained in the same spot following the 2-2 draw against ten-man Clermont Foot on Wednesday. An own goal from Johan Gastien (12’ O.G) left Lens in the lead before Yohann Magnin (41’) restored parity at the Stade Gabriel Montpied. Seko Fofana (47’) saw Lens retake the lead, but Mohamed Bayo (65'), who has been in remarkable form all season, found the leveler. Clermont were reduced to ten men after Yadaly Diaby (R. 84') was given his marching orders for a high boot. Despite the numerical advantage, Lens were unable to retake the lead. The draw leaves the club with the Ligue 1 form: LWLDD, while having 26 points from 7W, 5D, & 4L. A quick look at the numbers leaves RC Lens with an average goal ratio of 1.81 g.p.g. this season, having scored 29 goals in 16 Ligue 1 games. At the defensive end, the club has conceded 22 goals and has a G.D. of +7. An average of 1.38 goals conceded per game. After a great start to the season, reality appears to be catching up with Franck Haise’s side. An unlikely win over PSG on Saturday could see Lens move a few steps ahead if favorable outcomes emerge at the end of Matchday 17. In the game against Foot, Haise adopted the 3—5—2 formation, leaving Arnaud Kalimuendo and Florian Sotoca in attack, while utilizing the variant 3—4—1—2 in the previous game against SCO Angers. Either of the two shapes could be seen tomorrow, with Florian Sotoca forming part of the attack. On availability, Wesley Saïd and Deiver Machado remain doubtful for this fixture against PSG.

The French Ligue 1 fixture, Stade Brestois 29 vs. RC Lens, kicks off at 13:00 (GMT+1) on Sunday, November 21, at Stade Francis-Le Blé.

RC Lens look to strengthen their grip on 2nd place at the end of the weekend with a win over Brest. In their last match before the break, Lens picked Troyes apart in a 4-0 win at the Stade Bollaert-Delelis. Lens trails first-placed PSG by 10 points, while having 24 points after 7W, 3D, & 3L. The club has a form that reads: WLWLW ahead of this fixture against Brest. With the burden of scoring shared throughout the squad this season, Lens has 25 goals after 13 Ligue 1 games. A goal ratio of 1.92 goals scored per game. In addition, le Sang et Or have conceded 14 goals (an average of 1.08 goals per match) so far this season, and have a G.D. of +11. Franck Haise could appear along with Lens, adopting the 3—4—1—2 formation having Arnaud Kalimuendo and Wesley Saïd in attack.

This Ligue 1 fixture between Olympique Lyon and RC Lens kicks off at 20:00 (GMT+1) on Saturday, October 30 at the Groupama Stadium. Both sides have met 40 times in the past, with the count starting from the 1993-94 Ligue 1 season.

Franck Haise continues his remarkable job with Lens, who sit comfortably in 2nd place following a 4-1 win over FC Metz last Sunday. Lens has picked up 21 points from 6W, 3D, & 2L, leaving them seven points behind first-placed PSG. With three victories in the last five games: LWWLW, Sang et Or aim to add one more when they take on Lyon. As expected, Lens are doing much better than Lyon in all parameters of measure on the pitch. Franck Haise will look to overtake PSG, who have a difficult game against Lille on Friday, at the top of the table. A 3—4—2—1 formation with Arnaud Kalimuendo in attack is expected when Lens make their next appearance against Lyon this Saturday.

The French Ligue 1 fixture, RC Lens vs FC Metz, kicks off at 14:00 (GMT+1) on Sunday, October 24, at the Stade Bollaert-Delelis.

Lens returns to French Ligue 1 action following last weekend’s road defeat to Montpellier. A single strike, courtesy of Montpellier’s Stephy Mavididi (48’) three minutes after the break, denied Lens a point on Matchday 10. The defeat was the second of its kind in five Ligue 1 games, WLWWL, for third-placed Lens, having picked up 18 points after 5W, 3D, & 2L. Taking a closer look at the numbers, Lens has a goal ratio of 1.6 goals per game, having scored 16 goals in 10 Ligue 1 games. At their end, they have conceded 11 goals, and thus have a goal difference of +5. That leaves Lens with an average of 1.1 goals conceded per game. Franck Haise could go with three at the back once again, as he did in the game against Montpellier, with the formation fashioned in the 3—4—3. Arnaud Kalimuendo had the luxury of playing at the heart of the attack on Matchday 10 and could be doing so once again in this game against Metz on Sunday. Seko Fofana is the club’s top scorer with three goals. On Matchday 11, he'll be looking for his fourth goal of the season. On availability, Massadio Haidara remains doubtful due to a muscle injury. With the exception of the center-back, Franck Haise will have a fully fit squad available for this game against bottom-placed Metz.

The Ligue 1 fixture between Montpellier and RC Lens kicks off at 16:00 (GMT+1) on Sunday, October 17 at the Stade de la Mosson. Referee Florent Batta will be in charge for this game while Gilles Lang and Laurent Coniglio will be assisting. The fourth official will be Floris Aubin, while Thomas Leonard will be tucked away in the VAR room.

Meanwhile, second-placed Lens have 18 points from 5W, 3D, & 1L following the 2-0 win over Reims before the break. A remarkable run of form leaves Lens with four victories in five games: WWLWW ahead of this Sunday's Matchday 10 fixture against Montpellier. The club has an impressive haul of 16 goals after just nine Ligue 1 games. An average of 1.78 goals per game. However, Sang et Or have conceded 10 goals so far over the length of the current season, and have a goal difference of +6. This leaves Lens with an average of 1.11 goals conceded per match. On Matchday 9, Franck Haise went ahead with a three-man defense in the shape of a 3—4—3 formation, leaving Arnaud Kalimuendo, who bagged the brace in the game against Reims, as the cutting knife in attack. A similar shape with the same personnel could be seen again on Sunday when Lens takes on Montpellier.