Lens host unbeaten Lyon seeking a turnaround at home
Lens aim to reignite their domestic campaign at Stade Bollaert-Delelis against an unbeaten Lyon side sitting second after five rounds.
Lens have endured a slow start to the campaign, sitting 15th on four points after five matches following a 2-1 defeat at Monaco. Currently navigating a transitional period following a recent managerial change, the Sang et Or will rely heavily on their traditionally strong home footing to kick-start their season.
Lyon have made a strong start, sitting second on 11 points after five games and remaining unbeaten in Ligue 1. They arrive full of confidence after cruising to a 4-0 victory against Rennes, blending defensive resilience with potent attacking form.
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Strength rating and xG.
Elo is overall team strength. xG is the goals an average team would score from the same chances.
One strength number built from every result a team has had. Higher means stronger.
Lens are the stronger side — 35 rating points clear of Lyon.
xG = goals an average team would score from the same chances. Scoring well above xG means clinical finishing (or a hot streak).
LensLyonGoals scored and conceded.
Per-game averages this season. Use the buttons to split the goals by venue.
Both teams across every game this season.
LensLyonWhole season, home and away combined — Lens 5 games, Lyon 5 games.
LensLyonPast meetings.
Who’s out.
Their recent form.
Where they sit in the table.
Ligue 1 (France) standings · both teams highlighted in context.
