Lens vs Nantes

Lens
w l w d d
1 - 0
0.77
xG
1.11
Full Time
Nantes
d d l l w
M. Soares
79'
Predictions
Stats
Odds
Predictions

Winner : Lens

Lens is at home and really struggling - they haven't won any of their last five matches, with three straight losses followed by two draws. Nantes is in even worse shape, having lost their last three games and only managing draws in the two before that. Both teams are in poor form right now.

When these two meet, there are usually plenty of goals - their recent clashes have been high-scoring affairs, including a 3-2, a 3-1, and a 4-0 scoreline. Despite Lens's recent slump, they've won more of the recent head-to-head meetings and are playing at home, so they might just edge this one. Lens is the more likely winner here.

Last Updated: 06 May 2026 06:00 PM
starting lineups
Ā 
R. Risser
Ā 
Malang Sarr
Ā 
Samson Baidoo
Ā 
I. Ganiou
Ā 
M. Udol
Ā 
A. Haidara
7.2
Ā 
A. Bulatovic
6.9
Ā 
A. Sima
Ā 
W. Said
Ā 
R. Fofana
Ā 
Odsonne Ɖdouard
Ā 
A. Lopes
Ā 
N. Cozza
Ā 
U. Radakovic
Ā 
C. Awaziem
Ā 
F. Guilbert
Ā 
J. Lepenant
Ā 
Ibrahima Sissoko
Ā 
M. Kaba
Ā 
Mathieu AcapandiƩ
Ā 
I. Ganago
Ā 
M. Abline
field field
substitutes
Substitutes for Lens
F. Sotoca
' Out: R. Fofana
46
R. Aguilar
' Out: Odsonne Ɖdouard
59
F. Sylla
' Out: A. Haidara
65
A. Bermont
' Out: W. Said
78
M. Soares
79' Out: A. Sima
79
Substitutes for Nantes
Ali Yusuf
' Out: U. Radakovic
66
Mostafa Mohamed
' Out: I. Ganago
82
L. Leroux
' Out: M. Kaba
82
Y. El Arabi
' Out: M. Abline
82
D. Tabibou
' Out: F. Guilbert
87
statistics
64 Ball Possession 36
1 Goals 0
0.77 Expected Goals 1.11
match facts

REFEREE

M. Vernice

STADIUM

Stade Bollaert-Delelis

LOCATION

Lens

  • Lens are the heavy favourites (45% chance) compared to Nantes' 10% for the Ligue 1 clash.
  • Nantes have lost their last three away matches, conceding 8 goals in the process.
  • Lens are winless in their last five league games, drawing twice and losing three.
  • Head-to-head history favours Lens, who have won four of the last six meetings.
  • Nantes have the worst defensive record in the form comparison, with a 63% rating against Lens’ attack.
  • The highest betting odd for a home win is 1.41, reinforcing Lens as the clear favourite.
  • Lens average 1.53 goals per game, while Nantes average just 1.10 — a notable attacking gap.
  • Possession is expected to be tight, with Lens averaging 52.49% and Nantes 43.38%.
  • Both teams have had similar yellow card averages (2 per match) in recent games.
  • The match is set to take place at the iconic Stade Bollaert-Delelis in Lens.
  • The prediction model gives Lens an 84% Poisson distribution advantage over Nantes.
  • Nantes have failed to score in two of their last five away trips, a worrying sign for fans.
Last Updated: 06 May 2026 06:00 PM
head to head team stats
Total
Per Match
71 Corners 35
156 Fouls 159
20 Offsides 11
152 Shots 136
46 Shots on Goal 43
22 Yellow Cards 23
2 Red Cards 0
21 Goals 14
14 Goals Conceded 21
4 Clean Sheets 1
ligue 1 standings
#
Team
PL
W
D
L
GD
PTS
#2
34
22
4
8
31
70
#17
34
5
9
20
-23
24