Lyon vs Lens Match Review

Ligue 1

Ligue 1

07:45 PMFebruary 12, 2023
Regular Season – 23
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2 – 1
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HT: (1 – 1)
📍 Groupama Stadium (Décines-Charpieu)👤 Referee: E. Wattellier

How did Lyon and Lens perform?

Home Voted: 0
Away Voted: 0
World Class25%
Solid0%
Bang Average25%
Lucky0%
Shocking50%
World Class25%
Solid0%
Bang Average25%
Lucky0%
Shocking50%
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Lyon and Lens Match Stats

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BALL POSSESSION
41%59%
ATTACK
11
Total shots
14
5
Shots on target
4
3
Shots off target
6
3
Blocked shots
4
6
Shots inside box
8
5
Shots outside box
6
2
Corner kicks
5
4
Offsides
4
PASSING
431
Total passes
596
343 (80%)
Accurate passes
501 (84%)
DISCIPLINE
15
Fouls
11
1
Yellow cards
1
3
Goalkeeper saves
3

Lyon and Lens Lineups

Lyon

3-4-1-2
1G
Anthony Lopes
6.9
2D
Sinaly Diomandé
7.3
5D
Dejan Lovren
7.5
4D
Castello Lukeba 14′
6.9
20M
Sael Kumbedi
6.7
6M
Maxence Caqueret
8.2
88M
Corentin Tolisso
7.7
3M
Nicolás Tagliafico
7.2
18F
Rayan Cherki 64′ 🔺80′
8.2
10F
Alexandre Lacazette 23′ 🔺46′
7.3
26F
Bradley Barcola 🔺66′
7
Substitutes
35G
Rémy Riou
12D
Henrique
17D
Jérôme Boateng
24M
Johann Lepenant 🔻80′
6.2
23M
Thiago Mendes
8M
Houssem Aouar
9F
Moussa Dembélé 🔻66′
6
36F
Sekou Lega
7F
Amin Sarr 🔻46′
6.6
Coach of Lyon
👔 L. Blanc

Lens

3-4-2-1
30G
Brice Samba
6.7
24D
Jonathan Gradit 🔺69′
7.2
4D
Kevin Danso
7
14D
Facundo Medina
6.5
25M
Julien Le Cardinal 🔺63′
6.9
26M
Salis Abdul Samed 85′
6.2
8M
Seko Fofana
6.5
3M
Deiver Machado 39′ 🔺77′
6.9
28F
Adrien Thomasson
6.6
20F
Angelo Fulgini 🔺63′
6.5
7F
Florian Sotoca 🔺77′
7
Substitutes
16G
Jean-Louis Leca
21D
Massadio Haïdara 🔻77′
6.6
29M
Przemyslaw Frankowski 🔻63′
6.7
13M
Lukasz Poreba
6M
Junior Onana
23D
Ismaël Boura
11F
Loïs Openda 🔻63′
6.5
10M
David da Costa 🔻69′
7
36F
Remy Labeau Lascary 🔻77′
6.7
Coach of Lens
👔 F. Haise

Lyon and Lens Head to Head

1WINS
1DRAWS
4WINS
Over 1.5 Goals50%
Over 2.5 Goals50%
Both Teams Scored33%

Past H2H Matches & Results

16 Aug 2025 Lens 0-1 Lyon
Ligue 1
04 May 2025 Lyon 1-2 Lens
Ligue 1
15 Sep 2024 Lens 0-0 Lyon
Ligue 1
03 Mar 2024 Lyon 0-3 Lens
Ligue 1
02 Dec 2023 Lens 3-2 Lyon
Ligue 1
02 Oct 2022 Lens 1-0 Lyon
Ligue 1

Ligue 1 Standings

PosTeamMPWDL+/-GDPts
1
Lens
17 13 1 3 31-13 18 40
2
PSG
16 11 3 2 35-14 21 36
3
Marseille
16 10 2 4 36-15 21 32
4
Lille
17 10 2 5 33-22 11 32
5
Lyon
17 9 3 5 25-17 8 30
6
Rennes
17 8 6 3 29-24 5 30
7
Strasbourg
17 7 3 7 26-21 5 24
8
Toulouse
17 6 5 6 24-22 2 23
9
Monaco
17 7 2 8 27-30 -3 23
10
Angers
16 6 4 6 17-18 -1 22
11
Brest
16 5 4 7 21-27 -6 19
12
Lorient
16 4 6 6 19-28 -9 18
13
Nice
17 5 3 9 20-30 -10 18
14
Paris FC
16 4 4 8 21-29 -8 16
15
Le Havre
16 3 6 7 13-22 -9 15
16
Auxerre
16 3 3 10 14-25 -11 12
17
Nantes
16 2 5 9 14-28 -14 11
18
Metz
16 3 2 11 17-37 -20 11

Qualification/Relegation

Promotion – Champions League (League phase)
Promotion – Champions League (Qualification)
Promotion – Europa League (League phase)
Promotion – Conference League (Qualification)
Relegation – Ligue 2
Ligue 1 (Promotion – Play Offs)

Lyon vs Lens Video Highlights & Match Recap – 2023-02-12

It was a clash of titans at Groupama Stadium (Décines-Charpieu) when Lyon locked horns with Lens. The Ligue 1 fixture on February 12, 2023 had all the makings of a classic showdown.

Every pass was calculated, and every tackle was a statement of intent. It was a test of character for both squads. The tension was palpable, and the players stepped up to deliver a spectacle for the fans.

Standings at Stake

For Lyon, sitting at 5th with 30 points, this was a must-win to keep their hopes alive. Their record of 9W-3D-5L reflects the challenges they have faced.

Lens, currently at 1st with 40 points, were not to be outdone. They brought their A-game, aiming to improve their 13W-1D-3L record away from home.

Showdown History

Historically, these games are close. In 7 meetings, Lyon has won 2 times, while Lens has 4 wins. 1 games ended in a stalemate.

High intensity is the norm here: 3 times both teams scored, and there were over 2.5 goals in 4 games.

Form Before The Showdown

Recent Matches of Lyon

  • Lyon 1-0 Le Havre (Ligue 1, Dec 14, 2025)
  • Lorient 1-0 Lyon (Ligue 1, Dec 07, 2025)
  • Lyon 3-0 Nantes (Ligue 1, Nov 30, 2025)
  • Auxerre 0-0 Lyon (Ligue 1, Nov 23, 2025)
  • Lyon 2-3 PSG (Ligue 1, Nov 09, 2025)
  • Brest 0-0 Lyon (Ligue 1, Nov 02, 2025)

Recent Matches of Lens

  • Toulouse 0-3 Lens (Ligue 1, Jan 02, 2026)
  • Lens 2-0 Nice (Ligue 1, Dec 14, 2025)
  • Nantes 1-2 Lens (Ligue 1, Dec 06, 2025)
  • Angers 1-2 Lens (Ligue 1, Nov 30, 2025)
  • Lens 1-0 Strasbourg (Ligue 1, Nov 22, 2025)
  • Monaco 1-4 Lens (Ligue 1, Nov 08, 2025)
  • Lens 3-0 Lorient (Ligue 1, Nov 02, 2025)
  • Metz 2-0 Lens (Ligue 1, Oct 29, 2025)
  • Lens 2-1 Marseille (Ligue 1, Oct 25, 2025)

Relive The Showdown

Watch the highlights of this epic showdown. Every key moment is captured for you right here.


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