Don't miss the action on 22.08.2026 in the France Ligue 1! Lens is facing off against Auxerre, and it looks like Lens has the upper hand. Head over to our website for the lowdown on the game and betting advice.
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Auxerre | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 |
| 2 | Angers | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 |
| 3 | Monaco | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 |
| 13 | Paris Saint Germain | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 |
| 14 | Lens | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 |
| 15 | Rennes | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 |
Key Player Statistics: Lens vs Auxerre
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| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ligue 1 | Lens | Auxerre | 17.01.2026 | 1-0 |
| Ligue 1 | Auxerre | Lens | 04.10.2025 | 1-2 |
| Ligue 1 | Lens | Auxerre | 27.04.2025 | 0-4 |
| Ligue 1 | Auxerre | Lens | 14.12.2024 | 2-2 |
| Ligue 1 | Auxerre | Lens | 03.06.2023 | 1-3 |
| Ligue 1 | Lens | Auxerre | 14.01.2023 | 1-0 |
| Ligue 2 | Lens | Auxerre | 21.10.2019 | 0-0 |
| Ligue 2 | Lens | Auxerre | 09.03.2019 | 2-0 |
| Ligue 2 | Auxerre | Lens | 06.10.2018 | 1-2 |
| Ligue 2 | Lens | Auxerre | 11.05.2018 | 2-1 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trophée des Champions | Lens | Paris Saint Germain | 16.08.2026 | 1-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Lens | Sunderland | 08.08.2026 | 0-2 |
| Como Cup | Lens | Villarreal | 01.08.2026 | 3-1 |
| Como Cup | Lens | Famalicao | 28.07.2026 | 0-0 |
| Como Cup | Crystal Palace | Lens | 28.07.2026 | 0-3 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Lens | Charleroi | 25.07.2026 | 2-2 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Lens | Boulogne | 18.07.2026 | 4-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Lens | Rouen | 11.04.2026 | 2-1 |
| Coupe de France | Lens | Nice | 22.05.2026 | 3-1 |
| Ligue 1 | Lyon | Lens | 17.05.2026 | 0-4 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendlies Clubs | Werder Bremen | Auxerre | 15.08.2026 | 0-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Auxerre | Estac Troyes | 08.08.2026 | 1-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Sochaux | Auxerre | 01.08.2026 | 1-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Auxerre | Orleans | 25.07.2026 | 1-2 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Auxerre | St Maur Lusitanos | 18.07.2026 | 5-2 |
| Ligue 1 | Lille | Auxerre | 17.05.2026 | 0-2 |
| Ligue 1 | Auxerre | Nice | 10.05.2026 | 2-1 |
| Ligue 1 | Auxerre | Angers | 03.05.2026 | 3-1 |
| Ligue 1 | Lyon | Auxerre | 25.04.2026 | 3-2 |
| Ligue 1 | Monaco | Auxerre | 19.04.2026 | 2-2 |
Last 20 Matches Statistics: Lens vs Auxerre
Bookies' predictions
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Betting Intelligence: Lens vs Auxerre
Lens vs Auxerre. This isn't just another Ligue 1 fixture. This is the kind of game that reminds you why you fell in love with football in the first place.
Auxerre arrive at Stade Bollaert-Delelis sitting top of the table. That alone tells you everything about their season. This is a club that was fighting for survival in Ligue 2 not long ago, and now they're leading the entire division. Remarkable doesn't cover it.
Don't be fooled by the mainstream narrative that Lens are simply the comfortable home favourites here. Yes, the odds price them at 1.59, but the head-to-head record tells a more complicated story. Remember that 4-0 hammering Auxerre handed Lens right here at Bollaert in April 2025? That result still stings. Lens have won just one of their last three meetings with this opponent, and that context matters.
Here's what you need to watch for tactically. Auxerre's top scorer L. Sinayoko has 12 goals this season but also carries 8 yellow cards in 32 matches. He plays on the edge. If he gets into battles with Lens' physical backline early, a booking before halftime is a genuine possibility. The card market on Sinayoko looks genuinely interesting.
On the Lens side, the creative force runs through F. Thauvin. Eleven goals and six assists make him the most complete attacking player on the pitch. If Thauvin gets space, Auxerre will be punished. Their discipline is also a question mark. D. León has two red cards already this season. If Thauvin gets at him, that's a red card waiting to happen.
Here's my surprising statistical insight. Lens' last four competitive home games have produced 14 goals combined. Both teams have scored in three of the last four head-to-head meetings. The Both Teams to Score market at what will likely be solid odds deserves serious attention from anyone reading this.
I'm predicting a 2-1 Lens win, with Thauvin involved directly in a goal before the hour mark. Lens need this result badly and their home crowd will drive them forward from the first whistle.
Two teams with very different stories this season. One night to tell another chapter. Be there for it.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M. Gorgelin | France | 36 | Goalkeeper | 187 cm | 83 kg |
| A. Haidara | Mali | 28 | Midfielder | 175 | 72 |
| F. Thauvin | France | 33 | Attacker | 179 | 70 |
| M. Udol | France | 30 | Midfielder | 178 | 79 |
| F. Sotoca | France | 35 | Attacker | 187 | 77 |
| R. Aguilar | France | 33 | Defender | 172 | 70 |
| M. Cuisance | France | 27 | Midfielder | 181 | 74 |
| M. Skóraś | Poland | 26 | Attacker | 172 | 64 |
| Saud Abdulhamid | Saudi Arabia | 27 | Midfielder | 171 | 71 |
| M. Nawrocki | Poland | 25 | Defender | 185 | 74 |
| F. Ivanović | Croatia | 22 | Attacker | 185 | n/a |
| A. Sima | Senegal | 25 | Attacker | 188 | 79 |
| Y. Titraoui | Algeria | 23 | Midfielder | 170 | n/a |
| R. Risser | France | 21 | Goalkeeper | 192 | 83 |
| I. Ganiou | France | 21 | Defender | 191 | 80 |
| A. Bulatović | Montenegro | 19 | Midfielder | 180 | 71 |
| S. Sagnan | France | 21 | Defender | 187 | 77 |
| K. Antonio | France | 18 | Defender | 183 | 75 |
| R. Fofana | France | 20 | Attacker | 182 | 74 |
| Mezian Mesloub | France | 16 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G. Mensah | Ghana | 28 | Defender | 178 | 70 |
| G. Osho | England | 28 | Defender | 185 | 70 |
| D. Léon | French Guiana | 33 | Goalkeeper | 187 | 94 |
| E. Owusu | Ghana | 28 | Midfielder | 182 | 72 |
| F. Sierralta | Chile | 29 | Defender | 190 | 83 |
| E. Maddy | Netherlands | 25 | Attacker | 177 | 71 |
| T. Bair | Canada | 26 | Attacker | 194 | 101 |
| L. Sinayoko | Mali | 26 | Attacker | 186 | 81 |
| J. Casimir | Guadeloupe | 24 | Midfielder | 178 | 68 |
| C. Akpa | France | 24 | Defender | 181 | 68 |
| M. Senaya | France | 25 | Defender | 181 | 76 |
| P. Joly | France | 26 | Defender | 182 | 75 |
| I. Osman | Ghana | 21 | Midfielder | 177 | 64 |
| L. Coulibaly | Ghana | 23 | Midfielder | 186 | 70 |
| K. Danois | France | 22 | Midfielder | 183 | 72 |
| L. Mezerette | France | 19 | Goalkeeper | n/a | n/a |
| R. Mandengue | Cameroon | 20 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| T. Devernois | France | 18 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| R. Matondo | France | 18 | Midfielder | 180 | n/a |
| Yvan Zaddy | n/a | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
Lens vs Auxerre match odds
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