Ligue 1: Matchday 5 Analysis with KPI Data Comparison
Ligue 1: Matchday 5 Overview
Here is a new set of French league action with Ligue 1 Week 5. There are some significant fixtures that have been scheduled throughout the weekend. We will begin with Monaco versus Lens as one interesting match. Another match to be highlighted is Lyon versus Rennes, which promises good attacking statistics. Nice will play against Lille, whereas Marseille will face PSG in what could be the most anticipated match of the week. Ligue 1 Week 5 offers a number of opportunities for fans to compare teams. For this analysis, we chose Ligue 1 KPIs such as goals, shots, assists, possession, passing, clean sheets, tackles, and high-intensity runs. These Ligue 1 KPIs help us understand each team’s current strengths.
Ligue 1: Full Schedule
Monaco vs Lens
Date: 18 September 2026 (Friday)
Time: 02:45 PM ET | 11:45 AM PT | 12:15 AM IST (Next day)
Venue: Stade Louis-II, Monaco.
Paris FC vs Strasbourg
Date: 19 September 2026 (Saturday)
Time: 11:15 AM ET | 08:15 AM PT | 08:45 PM IST
Venue: Stade Jean-Bouin, Paris.
Toulouse vs Le Havre
Date: 19 September 2026 (Saturday)
Time: 02:45 PM ET | 11:45 AM PT | 12:15 AM IST (Next day)
Venue: Stadium de Toulouse, Toulouse.
Lyon vs Rennes
Date: 19 September 2026 (Saturday)
Time: 02:45 PM ET | 11:45 AM PT | 12:15 AM IST (Next day)
Venue: Parc Olympique Lyonnais, Lyon.
Le Mans vs Lorient
Date: 19 September 2026 (Saturday)
Time: 02:45 PM ET | 11:45 AM PT | 12:15 AM IST (Next day)
Venue: Stade Marie-Marvingt, Le Mans.
Angers vs Troyes
Date: 19 September 2026 (Saturday)
Time: 02:45 PM ET | 11:45 AM PT | 12:15 AM IST (Next day)
Venue: Raymond Kopa Stadium, Angers.
Auxerre vs Brest
Date: 20 September 2026 (Sunday)
Time: 09:00 AM ET | 06:00 AM PT | 06:30 PM IST
Venue: Stade Abbé Deschamps, Auxerre.
Nice vs Lille
Date: 20 September 2026 (Sunday)
Time: 11:15 AM ET | 08:15 AM PT | 08:45 PM IST
Venue: Allianz Riviera, Nice.
Marseille vs PSG
Date: 20 September 2026 (Sunday)
Time: 02:45 PM ET | 11:45 AM PT | 12:15 AM IST (Next day)
Venue: Stade Vélodrome, Marseille.
Ligue 1: Key Match Previews
Monaco vs Lens
Date: 18 September 2026 (Friday)
Time: 02:45 PM ET | 11:45 AM PT | 12:15 AM IST (Next day)
Venue: Stade Louis-II, Monaco.
Ligue 1 Expected Lineups
Monaco
Position
Players
Goalkeepers
Lukáš Hrádecký, Philipp Köhn, Jules Stawiecki
Defenders
Vanderson, Jordan Teze, Christian Mawissa, Eric Dier, Flávio Nazinho, Mohammed Salisu, Samuel Nibombe, Ilane Toure, Sadibou Sané
Unavailable players for Lens: Maik Nawrocki (injury), Samson Baidoo (injury), Jhoanner Chávez (injury), Saud Abdulhamid (injury), Yacine Titraoui (injury).
KPI Indicators
KPI
AS Monaco
RC Lens
Goals
6
8
Shot Accuracy (%)
40
45
Shots Attempted
42
62
Shots on Target
17
28
Assists
4
5
Possession
44%
52%
Successful Passes %
86%
87%
Clean Sheets
2
0
Successful Tackles
51
45
Errors Leading to Goal
0
0
High Intensity Runs
2569
2693
Analysis
Monaco are the clear choice based on their record in the league, which includes their undefeated start and second-place standing. Lens has stronger attacking statistics in terms of goals scored, shots on goal, and shots taken. The only problem is that Monaco have two shutouts while also having better defensive statistics. In addition, Monaco will be playing at home at Stade Louis-II. Lens have scored 7 goals in their 4 matches. Monaco has the home advantage, and consistency in the early season gives them the advantage.
The Pick: Monaco
Lyon vs Rennes
Date: 19 September 2026 (Saturday)
Time: 02:45 PM ET | 11:45 AM PT | 12:15 AM IST (Next day)
Venue: Parc Olympique Lyonnais, Lyon.
Ligue 1 Expected Lineups
Lyon
Position
Players
Goalkeepers
J. Bengui, M. Da Silva, R. Descamps, L. Diarra, D. Greif, Y. Konan
Defenders
Abner Vinicius, Z. Athekame, F. Bacher, N. Kamara, S. Kango, R. Kluivert, C. Mata, M. Niakhate, M. Ouedraogo, N. Tagliafico
Midfielders
M. Bidstrup, T. Goncalves, K. Merah, T. Morton, N. Nartey, P. Sulc, T. Tessmann, C. Tolisso, K. Boudache, A. Hamdani
Forwards
J. Duranville, R. Himbert, K. Nakamura, E. Nuamah, L. Openda
Rennes
Position
Players
Goalkeepers
K. Belazzoug, N. Lemaître, B. Samba
Defenders
A. Ait Boudlal, C. Cresswell, P. Frankowski, M. Nagida, G. Oliveira, B. Reynolds, A. Rouault, A. Seidu, Q. Merlin
Midfielders
L. Blas, M. Camara, D. Cisse, E. Legendre Quinonez, V. Rongier, S. Szymanski, A. Thomasson
Forwards
M. Al-Tamari, B. Dia, E. Lepaul, E. Mayenda, A. Nordin, A. Sishuba, I. Soumare
KPI Metrics
KPI
Olympique Lyon
Stade Rennais
Goals
6
8
Shot Accuracy (%)
31
34
Shots Attempted
52
68
Shots on Target
16
23
Assists
5
4
Possession
54%
50%
Successful Passes %
86%
84%
Clean Sheets
2
1
Successful Tackles
30
40
Errors Leading to Goal
0
0
High Intensity Runs
2835
3013
Analysis
Rennes has better attacking statistics for most critical KPIs. They perform better in goals scored, shots taken, shots on goal, and high-intensity runs. Lyon performs better in possession, pass completion rate, assists, and clean sheets. Nevertheless, the greater attacking output from Rennes gives them an upper hand in this encounter. This is evident in their 68 shots taken and 23 shots on goal compared to Lyon’s. Based on the available metrics, Rennes have a slight edge over Lyon.
The Pick: Rennes
Nice vs Lille
Date: 20 September 2026 (Sunday)
Time: 11:15 AM ET | 08:15 AM PT | 08:45 PM IST
Venue: Allianz Riviera, Nice.
Ligue 1 Expected Lineups
Nice
Position
Players
Goalkeepers
T. Boulhendi, Y. Diouf, M. Ponsot
Defenders
M. Abdelmonem, A. Abdi, M. Bombito, J. Clauss, H. Koutoune, A. Mendy, Y. Ndayishimiye, N. Nkounkou, Z. Diallo
Midfielders
S. Abdul Samed, L. Abergel, H. Boudaoui, I. Camara, A. Camara, D. Coulibaly, Everton, N. Laarej, J. Mandza, M. Sanson, A. Witsel
Forwards
M. Amoura, S. Diop, G. Hein, I. Jansson, D. Morana, E. Wahi
Lille
Position
Players
Goalkeepers
A. Bodart, O. Gill, B. Özer
Defenders
Alexsandro, I. Cossier, M. Goffi, T. Kouassi, N. Ngoy, R. Perraud, T. Santos, L. Srdanovic, C. Verdonk
Midfielders
B. André, N. Bentaleb, H. Haraldsson, M. Kjaergaard, E. Mbappe, N. Mukau
Forwards
G. Perrin, O. Sahraoui, B. Önal, D. Bakwa, S. Diaoune, O. Giroud, H. Igamane, A. Ueda
Injury List
Unavailable players for Nice: Antoine Mendy (injury), Moïse Bombito (injury), Laurent Abergel (injury), Morgan Sanson (injury).
Unavailable players for Lille: Hamza Igamane (injury).
KPI Metrics
KPI
OGC Nice
LOSC Lille
Goals
1
7
Shot Accuracy (%)
22
56
Shots Attempted
49
43
Shots on Target
11
24
Assists
1
6
Possession
61%
45%
Successful Passes %
88%
86%
Clean Sheets
1
3
Successful Tackles
33
34
Errors Leading to Goal
3
0
High Intensity Runs
2592
2513
Analysis
Lille outperforms Nice when it comes to the most critical attacking and defensive KPIs. They score seven goals, while Nice only scores one goal. Furthermore, Lille leads in shot accuracy, shots on target, and assists, and also has more clean sheets than their opponents. Nice leads in possession rate and passing accuracy but has three errors, which resulted in goals conceded. Lille’s attacking efficiency and defensive stability make them the stronger pick for this match.
The Pick: LOSC Lille
Marseille vs PSG
Date: 20 September 2026 (Sunday)
Time: 02:45 PM ET | 11:45 AM PT | 12:15 AM IST (Next day)
Venue: Stade Vélodrome, Marseille.
Ligue 1 Expected Lineups
Marseille
Position
Players
Goalkeepers
J. De Lange, J. Van Neck, T. Vermot
Defenders
N. Aguerd, K. Bezahaf, M. Clement, D. Cornelius, A. Doubal, C. Egan-Riley, U. Garcia, H. Hamzaoui Slimani, A. Koum, B. Meite, R. Ouro Bang Na, E. Palmieri, T. Weah
Midfielders
H. Abdelli, A. Gomes, A. Harit, P. Højbjerg, N. Kamissoko, G. Kondogbia, T. Nnadi
Forwards
K. Abdallah, A. Gouiri, U. Lamare El Kadmiri, N. Maupay, T. Mmadi, F. Moumbagna, I. Paixao
PSG
Position
Players
Goalkeepers
L. Chevalier, A. Longoni, M. Safonov
Defenders
L. Beraldo, L. Digne, A. Hakimi, L. Hernandez, Marquinhos, N. Mendes, W. Pacho, I. Zabarnyi
Midfielders
M. Akliouche, D. Doue, D. Fernandez, J. Neves, F. Ruiz, Vitinha, W. Zaïre-Emery
Forwards
O. Dembele, M. Godts, K. Kvaratskhelia, S. Mayulu, Q. Ndjantou, F. Torres
Injury List
Unavailable players for Marseille: Geoffrey Kondogbia (injury), Tochukwu Nnadi (injury).
Unavailable players for Paris Saint-Germain: Achraf Hakimi (injury).
KPI Metrics
KPI
Olympique Marseille
Paris Saint-Germain
Goals
6
6
Shot Accuracy (%)
37
35
Shots Attempted
54
75
Shots on Target
20
26
Assists
2
6
Possession
61%
67%
Successful Passes %
90%
90%
Clean Sheets
1
1
Successful Tackles
35
40
Errors Leading to Goal
0
0
High Intensity Runs
2360
2726
Match Analysis
The stats in favor of PSG are better in almost all areas. While both teams have scored six goals each, PSG have managed 75 shots on goal, and 26 have been accurate. In terms of assists, possession, tackles, and high-intensity runs, PSG are at the top. The shooting accuracy is better in the case of Marseille, whereas passing accuracy and clean sheets are even. PSG’s greater attacking quality and control give them a statistical edge in this match.
The Pick: PSG
Ligue 1: Matchday 5 Conclusion
Matchday 5 in Ligue 1 is one that promises good attacks, good defenses, and big games. The KPI comparison we’ve done demonstrates varying strengths in the selected fixtures. First of all, Monaco benefit from playing at home against Lens, whereas Rennes demonstrate good attacking data against Lyon. Second of all, Lille are efficient, and that helps them against Nice. Finally, Paris Saint-Germain were better than Marseille in many key parameters before they played each other. These Ligue 1 comparisons explain why individual stats can provide a good supplement to match previews. Overall, Ligue 1 Matchday 5 will surely entertain us this weekend.