26 September 2021 at 18:45

23
Full Time
Referee: M. Lesage

Betting Odds & Historical Data

Opening pre-match odds recorded for this fixture at the time it was played. These are historical figures for analytical reference only and do not reflect any current market.

Historical data only — not for betting

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Head-to-Head Record

Lens dominates

Historical results between these two teams — showing who has dominated this fixture and whether the current odds reflect that pattern.

Marseille4wins
0draws10 meetings
Lens6wins

Goals in This Fixture

How many goals these two teams typically produce when they meet, based on their historical encounters.

2.7

Average goals per game

60%

Games with 3+ goals

60%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (40%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (54%) — the odds may underestimate Lens.

Market Summary

Margin: 4.7%

Implied win probabilities calculated from pre-match odds across multiple sources. A higher percentage means the market considered that outcome more likely. Compare these against your own assessment to spot potential value.

Implied Probability

Home 57.0%Draw 26.6%Away 21.1%

Odds Range

1X2
Min1.723.704.40
Max1.793.845.00
Over 2.5: 52.6%Under 2.5: 52.6%
Market favourite:Marseille · Moderate favourite

Market Consensus

Professional markets (sharp bookmakers) reflect sharp money and are harder to beat. Public markets are softer. When the two disagree significantly (highlighted in amber), it may indicate a mispriced line worth investigating.

1X2
Professional market54.5%25.4%20.1%
Public market55.5%25.4%19.1%
Δ1.0%1.0%

Marseille vs Lens — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Lens
Result vs. Market: Marseille (57%)

Result differed from market prediction

Match Statistics

Actual in-game statistics recorded for this match. Shots on target is a strong indicator of attacking pressure and correlates well with expected goals.

MarseilleHalf-time:22Lens
14Shots14
4Shots on target5

Head-to-Head History

Historical results between these two teams. Bold odds show which outcome was backed by the market — compare against the actual result to assess predictability of this fixture over time.

DateHomeScoreAwayAvg. odds
24/01/26Marseille3–1Lens2.00/3.75/3.40
25/10/25Lens2–1Marseille2.76/3.60/2.47
08/03/25Marseille0–1Lens1.53/4.38/5.80
23/11/24Lens1–3Marseille2.31/3.44/3.06
28/04/24Marseille2–1Lens2.45/3.47/2.82
12/11/23Lens1–0Marseille2.24/3.48/3.14
06/05/23Lens2–1Marseille2.33/3.50/3.01
22/10/22Marseille0–1Lens2.17/3.46/3.38
22/01/22Lens0–2Marseille2.53/3.51/2.73
26/09/21Marseille2–3Lens1.75/3.76/4.75

Home Record / Away Record

Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.

Home Record: Marseille

W 526D 304L 301
Over 2.547
Goals scored1674

Away Record: Lens

W 343D 256L 275
Over 2.543
Goals scored1110

Data: football-data.co.uk

Match Summary

Lens defeated Marseille 3:2. The match was played in Ligue 1 2021. Goals were scored by F. Sotoca 9′ (pen.), P. Frankowski 27′, D. Payet 33′, D. Payet 45′ (pen.), W. Saïd 71′. 3 yellow cards were shown. Marseille had 60% possession while Lens held 40%. Marseille had 13 shots (4 on target) compared to 13 (5 on target) for Lens. Marseille made 4 substitutions, Lens made 4. VAR was involved: Penalty awarded (Seko Fofana 6′).

Match Events

Key match events between Marseille and Lens — 5 goals and 3 cards recorded during the match.

Marseille
Lens
Kick Off
VAR
6′Penalty awarded
9′
F. Sotoca

Penalty

27′
P. Frankowski

assist: F. Sotoca

D. Payet

Penalty

45+3′
Half Time
V. RongierPol Lirola
46′
P. GueyeK. De La Fuente
46′
C. DiengA. Harit
63′
63′
A. Kalimuendo-MuingaW. Saïd
63′
David CostaG. Kakuta
70′
D. MachadoJ. Clauss
71′
W. Saïd

assist: F. Sotoca

83′
J. GraditM. Haïdara
GersonLuis Henrique
89′
Full Time

Match Statistics

Marseille had 60% possession against Lens's 40%. Marseille registered 13 shots (4 on target) while Lens managed 13 (5 on target). Corner kicks: 5–7. Fouls committed: 4–14.

4Shots on Goal5
6Shots off Goal4
13Total Shots13
3Blocked Shots4
7Shots insidebox7
6Shots outsidebox6
4Fouls14
5Corner Kicks7
3Offsides0
60%Ball Possession40%
2Yellow Cards1
0Red Cards0
2Goalkeeper Saves2
554Total passes361
485Passes accurate305
88%Passes %84%

Recent Form

In their last 6 matches, Marseille have recorded 3 wins, 0 draws and 3 defeats. Lens show 3 wins, 0 draws and 3 losses from their last 6 outings.

Marseille

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Lens

LWWLWL

Marseille vs Lens Head to Head Results

Marseille and Lens have met 16 times — Marseille won 8, Lens won 6, with 2 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2010. Marseille leads the head-to-head with 8 victories from 16 meetings. A combined 41 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.56 per match (26 for the home side, 15 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 8 matches (50%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 9 games (56%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 3–1 in 2026.

8

Marseille

2

Drawn

6

Lens

Goals: 26Goals: 15

Recent Meetings (16)

24 Jan 2026Marseille3 – 1Lens
25 Oct 2025Lens2 – 1Marseille
8 Mar 2025Marseille0 – 1Lens
23 Nov 2024Lens1 – 3Marseille
28 Apr 2024Marseille2 – 1Lens
12 Nov 2023Lens1 – 0Marseille
6 May 2023Lens2 – 1Marseille
22 Oct 2022Marseille0 – 1Lens
22 Jan 2022Lens0 – 2Marseille
3 Feb 2021Lens2 – 2Marseille
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 15 Mar 2026