FranceMatches analysed: 492023–2026Karim Abed: referee stats
Karim Abed (France) has shown 3.22 cards per game in 49 analysed matches — −16% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: very lenient.
Very lenient · −16%Upcoming matches with Karim Abed
| Date | Match | Exp. cards | Over 3.5 | Over 4.5 | Both booked | Penalty | Red card | Odds o3.5 / o4.5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 19 Sept 12:00 | Boulogne – NantesLigue 2 | 3.74.1 | 51%56% | 32%38% | 70% | 19% | 21% | — |
Model probabilities: the referee’s card rate combined with both teams’ discipline, shrunk toward the league average when the sample is small. League average in grey for comparison.
Referee radar
Percentile among 2790 referees with at least 15 matches; 50 = typical referee. Each axis compares the referee with the average of the leagues where this referee officiates.
Cards per match (last 20 matches)
Karim Abed by competition
| Competition | Matches | Cards/g | League avg | vs league | Penalty | Red card |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Ligue 2 | 47 | 3.23 | 3.98 | −15% | 9% | 9% |
| Ligue 3 | 1 | 4.00 | 4.31 | −1% | 0% | 0% |
| Coupe de France | 1 | 2.00 | 3.75 | −4% | 0% | 0% |
Last matches refereed by Karim Abed
| Date | Match | Score | Cards (home–away) | Fouls | Pen. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 28 Aug | Laval – GrenobleLigue 2 | 0:3 | 5 | 27 | 0 |
| Sat 8 Aug | Boulogne – NancyLigue 2 | 0:0 | 1 | 31 | 0 |
| Sat 9 May | Grenoble – Estac TroyesLigue 2 | 1:0 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Fri 17 Apr | PAU – GuingampLigue 2 | 2:1 | 5 | 23 | 0 |
| Fri 20 Mar | Rodez – BastiaLigue 2 | 1:1 | 3 | 19 | 1 |
| Fri 6 Mar | Boulogne – AmiensLigue 2 | 4:2 | 6 | 27 | 0 |
| Fri 13 Feb | Laval – AnnecyLigue 2 | 2:2 | 4 | 22 | 0 |
| Fri 30 Jan | Rodez – RED Star FC 93Ligue 2 | 1:1 | 2 | 27 | 0 |
| Sat 17 Jan | Saint Etienne – Clermont FootLigue 2 | 1:0 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Sat 20 Dec | Grenoble – NancyCoupe de France | 1:1 | 2 | 20 | 0 |
| Sat 13 Dec | RED Star FC 93 – ReimsLigue 2 | 0:0 | 3 | 23 | 0 |
| Fri 21 Nov | Laval – Estac TroyesLigue 2 | 0:1 | 7 | 26 | 0 |
| Tue 28 Oct | Grenoble – GuingampLigue 2 | 0:0 | 3 | 31 | 0 |
| Sat 25 Oct | Annecy – Saint EtienneLigue 2 | 4:0 | 3 | 24 | 0 |
| Sat 18 Oct | Dunkerque – MontpellierLigue 2 | 0:1 | 4 | 28 | 0 |
How the numbers are calculated
Cards = yellow and red cards shown to players during 90 minutes (a second yellow counts as a yellow plus a red, as most bookmakers settle). Cards for coaches and substitutes on the bench and cards in extra time are excluded. Penalties = penalties awarded during the match (shoot-outs excluded). “vs league” compares the referee with the average of the exact league seasons this referee worked, so a referee from a card-heavy league is not called strict just because of the league.
Data: official match events and statistics (API-Sports), updated daily.
Frequently asked questions
How many cards does Karim Abed give per game?
On average 3.22 cards per game in 49 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 3.98).
Is Karim Abed a strict referee?
Compared with the leagues where Karim Abed officiates, the card count is −16% – profile: very lenient. A red card appeared in 8% of these matches.
How often do matches with Karim Abed go over 4.5 cards?
Over 4.5 cards in 20% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 47%. Both teams were booked in 65%.
Does Karim Abed give many penalties?
A penalty was awarded in 8% of matches refereed by Karim Abed.
Which match will Karim Abed referee next?
Boulogne – Nantes (Ligue 2) on 19.09.2026. Card probabilities for this match are shown above.