Lens vs Marseille preview: November 8, 2026
Lens (4-1-4 W-D-L, 13 pts, 9th) host Marseille (5-0-4 W-D-L, 15 pts, 6th) at Stade Bollaert-Delelis, Lens on November 8, 2026 in the 2026-27 Ligue 1.
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How do Lens and Marseille compare heading into their match?
- Lens are 9th with 13 points from 9 matches (4-1-4 W-D-L); Marseille are 6th with 15 points from 9 matches (5-0-4 W-D-L).
- Lens score 1.8 (5th most of 18) and concede 1.4 (9th most) per match. Marseille score 2.2 (2nd most of 18) and concede 1.4 (9th most) per match.
- Expected goals per match: Lens 1.5 for and 1.4 against; Marseille 1.5 for and 2.1 against.
- Lens at home: 3-0-1 W-D-L in 4 (2.3 scored, 1.3 conceded per match). Marseille away: 2-0-2 W-D-L in 4 (1.8 scored, 1.3 conceded).
- Last 5 Ligue 1 matches: Lens 3-0-2 W-D-L, Marseille 4-0-1 W-D-L.
- Both teams scored in 7 of 9 (78%) Lens matches and 4 of 9 (44%) Marseille matches; 3 or more goals in 7 of 9 (78%) and 5 of 9 (56%).
- 2 earlier stored meetings: Lens 1, Marseille 1, draws 0.
Ligue 1 matches this season only (Lens 9, Marseille 9); ranks are among 18 clubs, 1st = the most. These are records so far, not a prediction.
Records
| Team | Record (2026-27) | Last 5 | Away (2026-27) | Home (2026-27) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lens | 4-1-4 | 3-0-2 (1.6-1.2) | 1-1-3 (1.4-1.6) | 3-0-1 (2.3-1.3) |
| Marseille | 5-0-4 | 4-0-1 (2.8-1.4) | 2-0-2 (1.8-1.3) | 3-0-2 (2.6-1.6) |
Record, Away and Home cover the complete 2026-27 Ligue 1 season. Last 5 is the 5 most recent 2026-27 Ligue 1 matches. In parentheses: goals for and against per match. Records read wins, draws, then losses (W-D-L).
What matters in this match
Lens attack against Marseille defense
| Lens for | Marseille against | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals per match | 1.8 (5th) | 1.4 (9th) |
| Expected goals (xG) per match | 1.5 (9th) | 2.1 (2nd) |
| Shots per match | 13 (7th) | 16.2 (2nd) |
| Shots on target per match | 5.3 (4th) | 5.7 (4th) |
| Big chances per match | 2.8 (5th) | 3.3 (2nd) |
| Shots inside the box per match | 9.3 (6th) | 11.1 (3rd) |
| Corners per match | 5.9 (4th) | 4.1 (11th) |
Marseille attack against Lens defense
| Marseille for | Lens against | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals per match | 2.2 (2nd) | 1.4 (9th) |
| Expected goals (xG) per match | 1.5 (7th) | 1.4 (10th) |
| Shots per match | 12.9 (9th) | 11.2 (15th) |
| Shots on target per match | 4.8 (10th) | 4.8 (9th) |
| Big chances per match | 2.7 (6th) | 2.4 (9th) |
| Shots inside the box per match | 8 (11th) | 7.9 (11th) |
| Corners per match | 4.1 (11th) | 4 (14th) |
Each club’s attacking figures beside what the other club has conceded per match. Rank 1st = the most in the competition, for chances created and for chances allowed alike.
Home and away
| Lens, home matches | Marseille, away matches | |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 4 | 4 |
| Record | 3-0-1 W-D-L | 2-0-2 W-D-L |
| Goals scored per match | 2.3 | 1.8 |
| Goals conceded per match | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| Clean sheets | 0 of 4 (0%) | 1 of 4 (25%) |
| Failed to score | 1 of 4 (25%) | 2 of 4 (50%) |
| Both teams scored | 3 of 4 (75%) | 1 of 4 (25%) |
| 2 or more match goals | 3 of 4 (75%) | 3 of 4 (75%) |
| 3 or more match goals | 3 of 4 (75%) | 1 of 4 (25%) |
Scoring patterns
| Lens | Marseille | |
|---|---|---|
| Clean sheets | 0 of 9 (0%) | 3 of 9 (33%) |
| Failed to score | 2 of 9 (22%) | 2 of 9 (22%) |
| Both teams scored | 7 of 9 (78%) | 4 of 9 (44%) |
| 2 or more match goals | 7 of 9 (78%) | 8 of 9 (89%) |
| 3 or more match goals | 7 of 9 (78%) | 5 of 9 (56%) |
| 4 or more match goals | 3 of 9 (33%) | 4 of 9 (44%) |
| Goals per match, 1st half | 0.7 for, 0.6 against | 0.8 for, 0.4 against |
| Goals per match, 2nd half | 1.1 for, 0.9 against | 1.4 for, 1 against |
Counts from stored final scores and half-time scores, with the number of matches. Match goals are both clubs’ goals.
Full team comparison
| Per match | Lens | Marseille |
|---|---|---|
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.5 (9th) | 1.5 (7th) |
| Expected goals (xG), opponents | 1.4 (10th) | 2.1 (2nd) |
| Shots | 13 (7th) | 12.9 (9th) |
| Shots, opponents | 11.2 (15th) | 16.2 (2nd) |
| Shots on target | 5.3 (4th) | 4.8 (10th) |
| Shots on target, opponents | 4.8 (9th) | 5.7 (4th) |
| Big chances | 2.8 (5th) | 2.7 (6th) |
| Big chances, opponents | 2.4 (9th) | 3.3 (2nd) |
| Possession % | 50.8 (8th) | 55.6 (2nd) |
| Passes | 481.1 (8th) | 562.7 (2nd) |
| Passes, opponents | 469.9 (13th) | 444.1 (17th) |
| Corners | 5.9 (4th) | 4.1 (11th) |
| Corners, opponents | 4 (14th) | 4.1 (11th) |
| Fouls | 12.4 (10th) | 11.6 (13th) |
| Fouls, opponents | 12.9 (7th) | 11.2 (14th) |
| Yellow cards | 1.8 (7th) | 1.3 (15th) |
| Yellow cards, opponents | 1.4 (15th) | 2.1 (2nd) |
| Shots inside the box | 9.3 (6th) | 8 (11th) |
| Shots inside the box, opponents | 7.9 (11th) | 11.1 (3rd) |
| Shots outside the box | 3.1 (17th) | 4.8 (7th) |
| Shots outside the box, opponents | 3.2 (16th) | 5.1 (6th) |
| Big chances missed | 1.3 (10th) | 1.1 (13th) |
| Big chances missed, opponents | 1.4 (12th) | 2 (3rd) |
| Offsides | 1.2 (17th) | 1.6 (9th) |
| Offsides, opponents | 1.4 (15th) | 2 (3rd) |
| Pass accuracy % | 83.1 (14th) | 85.8 (6th) |
| Pass accuracy %, opponents | 84.6 (10th) | 84.0 (11th) |
| Long balls | 44.2 (13th) | 45 (11th) |
| Long balls, opponents | 46 (12th) | 45.6 (13th) |
| Long balls completed | 22.3 (8th) | 20.3 (15th) |
| Long balls completed, opponents | 23.9 (10th) | 22.6 (12th) |
| Crosses | 20.8 (4th) | 14.7 (13th) |
| Crosses, opponents | 15.2 (15th) | 18.4 (8th) |
| Crosses completed | 6.2 (3rd) | 3.3 (14th) |
| Crosses completed, opponents | 4 (12th) | 4.8 (6th) |
| Dribbles completed | 5.6 (14th) | 7 (6th) |
| Dribbles completed, opponents | 5.7 (17th) | 6.9 (9th) |
| Tackles | 17.2 (7th) | 15.2 (12th) |
| Tackles, opponents | 14.4 (14th) | 16.9 (8th) |
| Interceptions | 11.1 (4th) | 10.9 (6th) |
| Interceptions, opponents | 9.8 (11th) | 8.7 (16th) |
| Clearances | 18.9 (16th) | 23.7 (5th) |
| Clearances, opponents | 26 (2nd) | 22.6 (7th) |
| Ground duels won | 34.3 (10th) | 32.6 (14th) |
| Ground duels won, opponents | 32 (15th) | 34.3 (9th) |
| Aerial duels won | 9.4 (14th) | 11.1 (9th) |
| Aerial duels won, opponents | 9.8 (12th) | 12.1 (6th) |
| Big saves | 0.8 (10th) | 1 (3rd) |
| Big saves, opponents | 0.8 (8th) | 0.7 (10th) |
"Opponents" rows are what each club’s opponents recorded against it. Averages over the matches that publish each statistic; rank among 18 clubs.
Recent results, all stored competitions
Lens
- Oct 30, 2026 (Ligue 1): L 0-1 at Lille
- Oct 24, 2026 (Ligue 1): W 2-1 vs Paris FC
- Oct 21, 2026 (UEFA Champions League): L 0-3 at Club Brugge
- Oct 17, 2026 (Ligue 1): W 3-1 at Troyes
- Oct 13, 2026 (UEFA Champions League): L 0-2 vs Sporting CP
- Oct 9, 2026 (Ligue 1): W 2-1 vs Lyon
Marseille
Head-to-head
| Date | Season | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 24, 2026 | 2025-26 | Lens 1-3 Marseille (at Marseille) |
| Oct 25, 2025 | 2025-26 | Lens 2-1 Marseille (at Lens) |
Players to research
| Player | Pos | Apps | 2026-27 totals | Last 5 | Prop research |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florian Thauvin | forward | 9 | 4 G, 7 A, 21 SH | 1 G, 7 SH | Shots, shots on target, goals, assists |
| Abdallah Sima | forward | 5 | 1 G, 1 A, 9 SH | 1 G, 9 SH | Shots, assists |
| Franjo Ivanovic | forward | 7 | 2 G, 0 A, 6 SH | 1 G, 2 SH | Shots on target, goals |
| Thorgan Hazard | midfielder | 7 | 1 G, 1 A, 7 SH | 1 G, 6 SH | |
| Andrija Bulatovic | midfielder | 8 | 0 G, 0 A, 11 SH | 0 G, 5 SH | Assists |
| Matthieu Udol | defender | 8 | 2 G, 0 A, 8 SH | 2 G, 4 SH | Shots, shots on target |
| Player | Pos | Apps | 2026-27 totals | Last 5 | Prop research |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amine Gouiri | forward | 9 | 6 G, 3 A, 20 SH | 2 G, 7 SH | Shots, shots on target, goals, assists |
| Igor Paixão | forward | 8 | 2 G, 1 A, 17 SH | 2 G, 13 SH | Shots, shots on target, assists |
| Timothy Weah | forward | 8 | 1 G, 2 A, 10 SH | 1 G, 7 SH | |
| Amine Harit | midfielder | 9 | 3 G, 1 A, 8 SH | 3 G, 3 SH | Shots on target, goals |
| Himad Abdelli | midfielder | 9 | 3 G, 0 A, 9 SH | 3 G, 8 SH | |
| Emerson | defender | 9 | 0 G, 3 A, 5 SH | 0 G, 2 SH | Assists |
Players with a StatsNext page, the leading goal contributors by position. Appearances and totals are this Ligue 1 season; last 5 is the player's last five stored appearances. Prop research links open the player's StatsNext prop pages: how often statistical thresholds were reached, never sportsbook lines or prices. No prop page means too few appearances with the statistic at a typical market level so far; the player page still has every stored statistic.
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