19 May 2017 at 18:30

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Full Time
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Niort

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.

Lens6wins
4draws10 meetings
Niort0wins

Goals in This Fixture

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

2.8

Average goals per game

60%

Games with 3+ goals

70%

Both teams scored

Market Summary

Margin: 6.0%

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 82.6%Draw 15.4%Away 7.8%

Odds Range

1X2
Min1.206.0011.00
Max1.236.9214.70
Market favourite:Lens · Heavy 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 market79.3%14.1%6.6%
Public market78.3%14.5%7.2%

Lens vs Niort — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Lens
Result vs. Market: Lens (83%)

Result matched 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.

LensHalf-time:20Niort

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
21/12/19Lens1–0Niort1.40/4.24/9.65
25/02/19Lens4–1Niort1.59/3.57/6.60
24/09/18Niort1–2Lens3.22/3.07/2.39
20/11/17Lens3–1Niort1.73/3.56/5.05
13/04/18Niort2–2Lens3.04/3.06/2.48
29/07/16Niort0–0Lens2.78/2.91/2.84
19/05/17Lens3–1Niort1.21/6.47/12.90
24/11/15Lens1–1Niort2.02/3.10/4.17
08/04/16Niort0–1Lens2.66/3.01/2.86
11/11/13Niort2–2Lens2.24/3.09/3.44

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: Lens

W 135D 103L 94
Over 2.539
Goals scored420

Away Record: Niort

W 241D 293L 300
Over 2.540
Goals scored903

Data: football-data.co.uk

Match Summary

Lens defeated Niort 3:1. The match was played in Ligue 2 2016. Goals were scored by K. Erasmus 7′, Cristian López 15′, A. Dona N'Doh 58′ (pen.), Cristian López 90′. 3 yellow cards were shown. Lens had 56% possession while Niort held 44%. Lens had 16 shots (6 on target) compared to 12 (4 on target) for Niort. Lens made 3 substitutions, Niort made 3.

Match Events

Key match events between Lens and Niort — 4 goals and 3 cards recorded during the match.

Lens
Niort
Kick Off
K. Erasmus
7′
Cristian López

assist: B. Bourigeaud

15′
27′
A. DembéléZ. Grich
Half Time
58′
A. Dona N'Doh

Penalty

K. ErasmusA. Gérard
63′
72′
R. GrangeA. Dabasse
H. HabibouT. Ephestion
74′
86′
D. Lamkel ZeK. Rocheteau
A. GérardM. Autret
90+3′
Cristian López
90+2′
Full Time

Match Statistics

Lens had 56% possession against Niort's 44%. Lens registered 16 shots (6 on target) while Niort managed 12 (4 on target). Corner kicks: 3–6. Fouls committed: 13–11.

6Shots on Goal4
7Shots off Goal4
16Total Shots12
3Blocked Shots4
7Shots insidebox7
9Shots outsidebox5
13Fouls11
3Corner Kicks6
2Offsides5
56%Ball Possession44%
1Yellow Cards2
0Red Cards0
3Goalkeeper Saves3
449Total passes344
338Passes accurate239
75%Passes %69%

Recent Form

In their last 6 matches, Lens have recorded 3 wins, 1 draws and 2 defeats. Niort show 0 wins, 0 draws and 0 losses from their last 0 outings.

Lens

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Niort

Lens vs Niort Head to Head Results

Lens and Niort have met 12 times — Lens won 7, Niort won 0, with 5 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2012. Lens leads the head-to-head with 7 victories from 12 meetings. A combined 27 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.25 per match (19 for the home side, 8 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 6 matches (50%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 5 games (42%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. Lens are currently unbeaten in the last 12 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 4–1 in 2019.

7

Lens

5

Drawn

0

Niort

Goals: 19Goals: 8

Recent Meetings (12)

21 Dec 2019Lens1 – 0Niort
25 Feb 2019Lens4 – 1Niort
24 Sept 2018Niort1 – 2Lens
13 Apr 2018Niort2 – 2Lens
20 Nov 2017Lens3 – 1Niort
29 Jul 2016Niort0 – 0Lens
8 Apr 2016Niort0 – 1Lens
24 Nov 2015Lens1 – 1Niort
12 Apr 2014Lens2 – 0Niort
11 Nov 2013Niort2 – 2Lens
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 15 Mar 2026