6 October 2018 at 13:00

12
Full Time
Referee: Pierre Gaillouste

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.

Auxerre2wins
2draws10 meetings
Lens6wins

Goals in This Fixture

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

2.3

Average goals per game

50%

Games with 3+ goals

50%

Both teams scored

Market Summary

Margin: 5.5%

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 35.3%Draw 34.1%Away 36.1%

Odds Range

1X2
Min2.752.802.75
Max2.893.002.80
Market favourite: · Even contest

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 market33.4%32.2%34.5%
Public market32.6%33.4%34.0%
Δ0.8%1.2%0.4%

Auxerre vs Lens — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Lens
Result vs. Market: Lens (36%)

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.

AuxerreHalf-time:01Lens
7Shots12
2Shots on target2

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
21/10/19Lens0–0Auxerre1.98/3.16/4.32
09/03/19Lens2–0Auxerre2.19/3.03/3.72
06/10/18Auxerre1–2Lens2.84/2.93/2.77
31/07/17Auxerre1–0Lens2.92/2.98/2.63
11/05/18Lens2–1Auxerre1.80/3.70/4.21
18/11/16Auxerre1–1Lens3.09/2.94/2.53
15/04/17Lens0–1Auxerre1.81/3.26/5.00
06/11/15Auxerre1–2Lens2.23/2.99/3.63
01/04/16Lens3–0Auxerre2.00/3.10/4.22
17/08/13Lens4–1Auxerre1.94/3.28/4.16

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: Auxerre

W 150D 124L 134
Over 2.544
Goals scored522

Away Record: Lens

W 135D 103L 94
Over 2.539
Goals scored420

Data: football-data.co.uk

Match Summary

Lens defeated Auxerre 2:1. The match was played in Ligue 2 2018. Goals were scored by T. Ambrose 38′, J. Adéoti 50′, G. Kyei 81′. 3 yellow cards were shown. Auxerre had 45% possession while Lens held 55%. Auxerre had 8 shots (2 on target) compared to 12 (2 on target) for Lens. Auxerre made 3 substitutions, Lens made 3.

Match Events

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

Auxerre
Lens
Kick Off
38′
T. Ambrose

assist: A. Gomis

Half Time
B. KetkeophomphoneR. Dugimont
46′
Romain Philippoteaux56′
58′
E. BaJ. Bellegarde
Y. MerdjiD. Mancini
70′
70′
A. BencharkiG. Kyei
J. AdéotiL. Fomba
79′
81′
G. Kyei

assist: A. Gomis

83′
T. AmbroseS. Diarra
Full Time

Match Statistics

Auxerre had 45% possession against Lens's 55%. Auxerre registered 8 shots (2 on target) while Lens managed 12 (2 on target). Corner kicks: 3–4. Fouls committed: 11–11.

2Shots on Goal2
6Shots off Goal8
8Total Shots12
0Blocked Shots2
4Shots insidebox6
4Shots outsidebox6
11Fouls11
3Corner Kicks4
5Offsides1
45%Ball Possession55%
2Yellow Cards1
0Red Cards0
0Goalkeeper Saves1
343Total passes418
236Passes accurate308
69%Passes %74%

Recent Form

In their last 6 matches, Auxerre have recorded 1 wins, 4 draws and 1 defeats. Lens show 3 wins, 1 draws and 2 losses from their last 6 outings.

Auxerre

DDDWLD

Lens

DWWLWL

Auxerre vs Lens Head to Head Results

Auxerre and Lens have met 2 times — Auxerre won 0, Lens won 2, with 0 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2025. Lens leads the head-to-head with 2 victories from 2 meetings. A combined 4 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.00 per match (1 for the home side, 3 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 1 matches (50%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 1 games (50%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 1–2 in 2025.

0

Auxerre

0

Drawn

2

Lens

Goals: 1Goals: 3

Recent Meetings (2)

17 Jan 2026Lens1 – 0Auxerre
4 Oct 2025Auxerre1 – 2Lens
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 15 Mar 2026