France · Ligue 1 · Matchweek 315:15
LensWLDLL

0 – 1

Saturday, 5 September 2026

LorientWLDWL

Stade Bollaert-Delelis · Referee Eric Wattellier, France · Analysis updated 21:37 UTC

Lens vs Lorient Prediction, Odds & Statistics

Our Poisson-based model projects 2.00 expected goals for Lens and 1.25 for Lorient, a combined total of 3.25. That distribution gives Lens the largest share of the 1X2 market at 55%, with the draw at 22%. Goals markets follow the same shape: 63% for over 2.5 goals and 62% for both teams to score, with 1–1 the single most likely scoreline at 10%. Probabilities are statistical estimates and carry meaningful uncertainty — a 55% favourite still loses or draws a large share of the time.

This match has finished. The figures below are the model's estimate for the fixture, kept on the page for reference and study — they are not a betting tip, and nothing here has been edited after the final whistle.

Model pick

Lens win

54.8% probability

Low confidencePartial model70/100

Expected goals

2.00 – 1.25

Model version

poisson-v2

Probabilities are statistical estimates, not guarantees.

Why the model likes this

Each point below is derived from this fixture's own data — recent results, home and away splits, scoring and defensive rates and head-to-head history where it exists. Points only appear when the underlying data supports them.

  • Lens home form

    9 points from their last 5 home matches in our dataset.

  • Lorient away threat

    Scored in 5 of their last 6 away fixtures.

  • Most likely outcome

    The model rates Lens to win the strongest 1X2 selection at 55%, against 55% / 22% / 24% for home, draw and away.

  • Expected goals balance

    Projected 2.00 goals for Lens and 1.25 for Lorient, a combined 3.25 — an open game on paper.

Match result (1X2)

Lens win55%
Draw22%
Lorient win24%

Double chance 1X

76%

Double chance 12

78%

Double chance X2

45%

Goals markets

Over 1.5 goals84%
Over 2.5 goals63%
Over 3.5 goals41%
Both teams to score62%

Correct score

  • 1–19.7%
  • 2–19.7%
  • 1–07.8%
  • 2–07.8%
  • 3–16.5%

Recent form

Lens

  • 2026-10-09T18:45:00.000Z · H vs Lyon · 2-1 (W)
  • 2026-10-02T11:30:00.000Z · A vs Standard Liege · 2-0 (W)
  • 2026-09-18T18:45:00.000Z · A vs Monaco · 1-2 (L)
  • 2026-09-13T15:15:00.000Z · A vs Le Mans · 2-2 (D)
  • 2026-09-10T19:00:00.000Z · A vs Slavia Praha · 3-2 (W)

Lorient

  • 2026-10-10T18:45:00.000Z · H vs Paris FC · 1-0 (W)
  • 2026-09-19T18:45:00.000Z · A vs Le Mans · 1-2 (L)
  • 2026-09-12T18:45:00.000Z · H vs Toulouse · 2-2 (D)
  • 2026-09-05T15:15:00.000Z · A vs Lens · 1-0 (W)
  • 2026-08-29T18:45:00.000Z · H vs Estac Troyes · 1-2 (L)

Head-to-head

Head-to-head history is temporarily unavailable. The prediction is unaffected — it is built from current form, home and away performance, goals data and competition statistics.

#TeamPWDLGDPts
1Monaco6420514
2Lille6411513
3Rennes6411213
4Lyon6321711
5Paris FC6321411
6Paris Saint Germain6321311
7Stade Brestois 29622238
8Lorient622208
9Nice6222-28
10Lens621317
11Strasbourg6213-17
12Angers6213-37
13Marseille620416
14Le Mans6132-26
15Toulouse6132-26
16Auxerre6204-86
17Estac Troyes6114-94
18Le Havre6024-42

Prediction conclusion

The model's leading selection is Lens win, at 54.8%. Its single most likely scoreline is 1–1.

It puts both teams scoring at 62% and over 2.5 goals at 63%.

A 55% selection is expected to miss in the remaining share of matches, and football regularly produces red cards, injuries and tactical changes the data cannot see. Treat this as a probability, not a forecast of the result.

Predictions are statistical estimates generated from historical and current team data. They are provided for information and entertainment only and are not betting advice. 18+ only.