Lens
Stade Bollaert-Delelis · Est. 1906
Lens in Ligue 1 2025/2026
Lens enjoyed a strong campaign in Ligue 1, finishing in an impressive 2nd place with 70 points from 34 matches. Their record of 22 wins, 4 draws, and 8 losses reflects a side that was consistently effective both home and away. They scored a healthy 66 goals while conceding just 35, resulting in a robust goal difference of +31.
At home, Lens was formidable, winning 14 of their 17 games and keeping 8 clean sheets, conceding only 13 goals. Away performances were also solid, with 8 wins and 4 draws, although the defence was leakier on the road, giving up 22 goals. The team’s ability to maintain a strong defensive record combined with a potent attack was key to their title challenge.
Looking ahead, Lens will be eager to build on this promising campaign, aiming to convert their strong performances into silverware. Their attack and defence balance offers a solid foundation for the challenges to come.
League position
Position 11- UCL
- Europa
- Play-off
- Reg. PO
- Relegation
Points trajectory
Rank 11
Manager
Yannick Cahuzac
Season at a glance
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Ligue 1 table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Paris Saint Germain | 10 | 7 | 2 | 1 | +12 | 23 |
| 10 |  Lorient | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | +1 | 15 |
| 11 |  Lens | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | +3 | 13 |
| 12 |  Toulouse | 10 | 3 | 4 | 3 | +1 | 13 |
UEFA Champions League table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paris Saint Germain | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | +9 | 9 |
| 26 |  Feyenoord | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -4 | 3 |
| 27 | Lens | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -4 | 3 |
| 28 |  Bodo/Glimt | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -5 | 3 |
Lens' 2025/2026 Ligue 1 Form
Lens have crafted an impressive campaign in the 2025/2026 Ligue 1 season, securing 70 points from 34 matches to sit comfortably in second place. Their 22 wins came with a clear home advantage, winning 14 games on their own patch compared to eight away victories. Interestingly, they never drew at home, with all four of their draws occurring on the road.
Their record shows a tendency to drop points more often through defeat than stalemates, with eight losses overall—three at home and five away. Defensively, they have been solid, conceding just 13 goals at home and 22 away, which totals a respectable 35 goals against. The team kept 12 clean sheets, twice as many at home than away, highlighting their fortress-like home form.
Consistency has been the hallmark of their season, without any notable win streaks to speak of, but with steady accumulation of points that has kept them firmly in the title race.
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Week-by-week trends
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Current Streaks
Competitive matches only
Scored in 4 of last 5 games
Conceded in their last 5 games
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Won 3 of last 5 games
Lost 2 in a row
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Failed to score in 1 of last 5 games
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Lens: Home Comforts and Away Ambitions
Lens have been a fortress at home in the 2025/2026 Ligue 1 campaign, securing 14 wins out of 17 matches and conceding just 13 goals, which has led to 8 clean sheets on their own patch. Their attacking output at home is solid too, with 35 goals scored.
Away from home, the story is a bit different. While still effective, they have managed 8 wins and 4 draws, but have been more vulnerable defensively, letting in 22 goals and keeping only 4 clean sheets. Scoring 31 goals away shows they can still find the net, but the defensive aspect could do with some tightening if they want to maintain their high league standing.
Overall, Lens’s contrasting home and away form suggests a team that’s hard to break down at home but slightly more open away, making their home ground a key factor in their push for the title.
Fipster's record on Lens
Fipster's model has made just one scored prediction involving Lens this 2025/2026 campaign, which unfortunately resulted in a miss. While this might not inspire immediate confidence, it means the model is still in the early stages of building a track record with the club. With only a single data point, it’s a case of watch this space rather than reaching for the crystal ball just yet.
Injuries
Venue
Stade Bollaert-Delelis
Squad
| # | Player | Pos | Apps | G | A | Mins | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  R. GurtnerGoalkeeper | Goalkeeper | — | — | — | — | — |
| 1 |  I. JourdrenGoalkeeper | Goalkeeper | — | — | — | — | — |
| 16 |  M. GorgelinGoalkeeper | Goalkeeper | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| 40 |  R. RisserGoalkeeper | Goalkeeper | 10 | 0 | 0 | 900 | 7.00 |
| 2 |  R. AguilarDefender | Defender | 9 | 1 | 1 | 625 | 6.90 |
| 3 |  M. NawrockiDefender | Defender | 2 | 0 | 0 | 152 | 6.35 |
| 4 |  N. ÄelikDefender | Defender | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| 6 |  S. BaidooDefender | Defender | 5 | 0 | 0 | 337 | 6.24 |
| 20 |  J. TodiboDefender | Defender | 6 | 0 | 0 | 353 | 6.63 |
| 23 |  Saud AbdulhamidDefender | Defender | 5 | 1 | 0 | 343 | 6.46 |
| 24 |  J. GraditDefender | Defender | 4 | 0 | 0 | 238 | 4.95 |
| 25 |  I. GaniouDefender | Defender | 5 | 1 | 0 | 439 | 7.17 |
| 31 |  S. SagnanDefender | Defender | 3 | 0 | 0 | 248 | 6.83 |
| 32 |  K. AntonioDefender | Defender | 7 | 0 | 0 | 507 | 5.86 |
| 5 |  A. BulatovićMidfielder | Midfielder | 8 | 0 | 0 | 280 | 5.38 |
| 8 |  Y. TitraouiMidfielder | Midfielder | 8 | 0 | 0 | 491 | 6.63 |
| 9 |  T. HazardMidfielder | Midfielder | 8 | 1 | 1 | 327 | 5.82 |
| 10 |  F. ThauvinMidfielder | Midfielder | 10 | 5 | 7 | 877 | 7.57 |
| 14 |  M. UdolMidfielder | Midfielder | 9 | 2 | 0 | 738 | 6.66 |
| 21 |  A. HaidaraMidfielder | Midfielder | 9 | 0 | 0 | 475 | 6.57 |
| 22 |  M. SkóraśMidfielder | Midfielder | 8 | 0 | 1 | 370 | 5.96 |
| 27 |  M. CuisanceMidfielder | Midfielder | 9 | 0 | 0 | 571 | 5.76 |
| 38 |  M. SoaresMidfielder | Midfielder | 5 | 0 | 0 | 157 | 4.54 |
| 7 |  F. SotocaAttacker | Attacker | 7 | 1 | 1 | 420 | 6.77 |
| 11 |  O. ÉdouardAttacker | Attacker | 6 | 1 | 0 | 252 | 6.73 |
| 19 |  A. SimaAttacker | Attacker | 5 | 1 | 1 | 384 | 6.72 |
| 28 |  J. KadileAttacker | Attacker | 5 | 0 | 0 | 128 | 5.53 |
| 29 |  F. IvanovićAttacker | Attacker | 7 | 2 | 0 | 306 | 6.80 |
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