RC Lens had a start to the season marked by a low number of goals. Indeed, in 11 meetings, the nets vibrated on 21 occasions, with 12 goals scored by Will Still's team and 9 conceded, an average of 1.9 goals per match. This figure remains unchanged since the October break, and RC Lens matches record the lowest number of goals in Ligue 1, a competition where the average stands at 3.02 goals per match.
In contrast, the matches of PSG are the richest in goals. With a total of 43 goals and an average of 3.9 goals per match, they are ahead of Montpellier and Strasbourg, who each have 42 goals with an average of 3.81. The Marseille-Auxerre duo is just behind with 39 goals and an average of 3.54.
The next confrontation between RC Lens and OM, which will take place at the Bollaert stadium on Saturday, arouses the anticipation of many spectators hoping for a festival of goals. This match could potentially increase the number of goals scored at Bollaert, who has not been very prolific so far.
To provide an overall overview, here is the summary of the offensive performances of the Ligue 1 teams: PSG leads with 43 goals, followed by Montpellier and Strasbourg tied with 42 each. Marseille and Auxerre follow with 39 goals. Saint-Etienne then positions itself with 35.
Reims has managed to find the net 34 times, while Lyon, Brest and Angers each have 33 goals. Nice, with 32 goals scored, ranks just behind. Rennes, Nantes and Le Havre each have a total of 31 goals.
Lille has scored 29 times, ahead of Monaco, which has 26 goals. Toulouse follows with 24 goals. At the bottom of the offensive ranking, RC Lens scored 21 goals. These statistics illustrate the varied offensive dynamism of Ligue 1 clubs this season.
