Match report
Lille 1-0 Lens: match report
Olivier Giroud's late goal secures Lille's victory over Lens in Ligue 1, keeping them second in the table.
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Lille secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Lens on Friday at Stade Pierre Mauroy. Olivier Giroud scored the only goal of the match in the 86th minute, assisted by a teammate.
Lille dominated possession with 62% and had a higher expected goals (xG) of 1.7 compared to Lens's 0.2. They also had 7 shots on target, while Lens managed only 3.
The match saw yellow cards for Saud Abdulhamid of Lens in the 10th minute and Davide Ancelotti of Lille just before half-time.
Lille had 10 corners to Lens's 2 and committed 7 fouls compared to Lens's 14. Lille's goalkeeper made 3 saves, while Lens's keeper had to make 6 saves to keep the scoreline close.
Following this result, Lille moved to second in the Ligue 1 table with 16 points from 9 matches. Lens remained in sixth place with 14 points.
By Footyaro Editorial Team · AI-assisted from match data, checked against our live data · Editorial policy
Before the game: Lille vs Lens preview: form, head-to-head & prediction
Lille will face Lens in Ligue 1 on Friday 30 October at 20:05 GMT at Stade Pierre Mauroy in Lille. This match is part of the regular season, round 9.
Lille's recent form shows 1 win, 2 draws, and 2 losses in their last five matches, including a 1-1 draw against Monaco on 25 October. They also lost to Galatasaray 2-4 on 21 October and Stade Brestois 29 1-1 on 17 October. Their last win was against LE Havre AC, where they secured a 1-0 victory on 10 October.
Lens have had a better run recently, winning 3 out of their last 5 matches. They won against Paris FC 2-1 on 24 October and Estac Troyes 1-3 on 17 October. However, they lost to Club Brugge KV 0-3 on 21 October and Sporting CP 0-2 on 13 October.
In the league table, Lille currently sit in 3rd place with 15 points from 8 matches, while Lens are in 7th place with 13 points from the same number of games. Lille have scored 11 goals and conceded 6, whereas Lens have netted 16 and let in 12.
Historically, Lille have the upper hand in their encounters with Lens. Out of 10 meetings, Lille have won 5, Lens have won 2, and there have been 3 draws. The last match saw Lille triumph 3-0 on 4 April 2026.
The odds suggest this will be a close contest, reflecting the competitive nature of both teams.
Match Events
All events- 90+1'Hákon Arnar Haraldsson(Out: Gaëtan Perrin)
- 86'Olivier Giroud(1 - 0)
- 80'Amadou Haidara(Out: Andrija Bulatović)
- 78'Romain Perraud(Out: Calvin Verdonk)
- 73'Ethan Mbappe(Out: Olivier Giroud)
- 73'Ngal'ayel Mukau(Out: Dilane Bakwa)
- 69'Thorgan Hazard(Out: Franjo Ivanovic)
- 69'Michaël Cuisance(Out: Yassine Titraoui)
Match Statistics
All stats- 62%Possession38%
- 1.70Expected Goals (xG)0.20
- 7Shots on Target3
- 10Corners2
- 7Fouls14
Prediction
Live win probability
Lille 81%Draw 18%Lens 1%
Lille is most likely to win the game against Lens.
Match info
- Kick-off
- CompetitionLigue 1 · Regular Season 9
- VenueStade Pierre Mauroy, Lille · 50186
- RefereeBrisard, Jerome
- ForecastClear night, 9.25°C
Last five games
LilleDWDLD
LensLLWLW
Standings
Full table| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Paris Saint Germain | 9 | +11 | 20 |
| 2 | Lille | 9 | +6 | 18 |
| 3 |  Lyon | 9 | +8 | 17 |
| 4 |  Paris FC | 9 | +6 | 17 |
| 5 |  Rennes FC | 9 | +1 | 16 |
| 6 |  Marseille | 9 | +7 | 15 |
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Lille vs Lens: result, stats & highlights
Lille and Lens finished 1-0 in the Ligue 1 (Regular Season 9) at Stade Pierre Mauroy. Played: (your local time).
Lille are 2nd in the table on 18 points; Lens are 9th on 13.
Recent form: Lille DWDLD, Lens LLWLW.
Head-to-head (last 10): Lille 6 wins, 2 draws, Lens 2 wins.
See the goals and key events, lineups, team statistics below.