Lyon vs Lens Match Recap

Football fans were treated to a spectacle as Lyon squared off against Lens at Groupama Stadium (Décines-Charpieu). The Ligue 1 clash, held on October 30, 2021, provided plenty of talking points regarding team strategies and player grit.

The game was a chess match in the middle of the park, with both teams cancelling each other out for large spells. However, the quality in the final decision-making was the defining factor. Set-pieces and quick counters played a pivotal role in the outcome.

Season Statistics Overview

Lyon came into this game from a position of strength (or weakness), sitting in 5th. Their tally of 30 points reflects a season of ups and downs: 9 wins, 3 draws, and 5 losses.

Meanwhile, Lens has had a mixed run, currently placed at 1st. Their 40 points, boosted by 13 wins, suggested they were capable of causing an upset on the road.

Past Encounters & Rivalry

The history between Lyon and Lens is rich. Out of the last 7 Ligue 1 meetings, the hosts have won 2.

The visitors, Lens, have won 4 times, indicating they are no pushovers. There have been 1 draws. Interestingly, both teams found the net in 3 matches, with 4 games seeing over 2.5 goals.

Recent Match Results

Here is a summary of the performances leading up to today’s game:

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