Lens

Stade Bollaert-Delelis · Est. 1906

Capacity: 41,233Lensgrass
2026/2027

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 15
  • UCL
  • Europa
  • Play-off
  • Reg. PO
  • Relegation

Points trajectory

Rank 15

Manager

Yannick Cahuzac

Season at a glance

W 4·D 1·L 316–12 GF/GA+4 GD0 clean sheetsLDLWW

Streaks

Last 5 home3W0D1Llast 5
Last 5 away1W1D2Llast 5
Scored5/5
Conceded5/5

Last result

Lens
2-1
Paris FC
24 Oct

Next match

Lille
20:05
Lens
30 Oct

Ligue 1 table

#TeamPPts
1Lille815
5Paris FC814
6Lens813
7Rennes713
As of 19 Jul 2026View full table →
Last 5: ←oldest

UEFA Champions League table

#TeamPPts
1Aston Villa13
14RB Leipzig00
15Lens00
16Lille00
As of 8 Sept 2026View full table →
Last 5: ←oldest

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.

Statistics

Home / Away splits

HomeGoals forAway
9
7
HomeGoals againstAway
5
7
HomeClean sheetsAway
HomeFailed to scoreAway
1
0
HomeAvg goals scored / gameAway
2.25vs1.75

Biggest results

  • Biggest home win5-2
  • Biggest away win1-3
  • Biggest home loss0-1
  • Biggest away loss2-1

Week-by-week trends

team vs league avg (dashed)
Goals for
14
Goals against
11
Goal difference
+3
Clean sheets
0
Points / round
10.0

Team Intelligence

Form & Record▾

Last 7 competitive

WLLDLWW
Win %50.0%
Clean Sheet %0.0%
Avg Scored2.00
Avg Conceded1.50
Injuries▾

No current injuries reported

Advanced Metrics▾
QA Goals/Game2.09
QA Conceded/Game1.44
Opposition Strength0.96x league average

Current Streaks

Competitive matches only

  • Scored in their last 5 games

  • Conceded in their last 5 games

  • No active streak

  • Won 3 in a row

  • Lost 1 of last 5 games

  • Drew 1 of last 5 games

  • No active streak

Top Performers▾

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.

Venue

Stade Bollaert-Delelis

Stade Bollaert-Delelis

Lens
Capacity: 41,233
Surface: grass