Nice vs Lens Prediction

🔊 Has Nice recovered from the sensational exit from the Coupe de France? In the 21st round of Ligue 1, they will host Lens, one of their competitors in the fight for a spot in the European competition zone. The "Eaglets" are ahead of the "Blood and Gold" by only one point, making this clash significant in terms of league standings. But in what condition are they approaching the game after the defeat by Stade Briochin in the cup match? Our editorial prediction will guide you on what to bet on in this encounter.

📊 H2H

In head-to-head meetings, Nice has a very solid advantage, winning seven out of the last ten matches. Lens has managed to beat their opponent only once during this time. Notably, in five out of the previous six encounters, at least one of the teams failed to score. Therefore, our editorial team advises betting on Both Teams to Score: No.

🔴 Nice

Nice was part of a major sensation in the Coupe de France. The "Eaglets" lost to modest Stade Briochin (1:2) in the battle for the quarter-finals of the tournament, even though they were leading until the 88th minute. Such a result could slightly unsettle the team, although before this match, they were performing quite steadily. The club still ranks in the top 5 of the championship, having won four out of the previous seven Ligue 1 rounds and losing only once. With the right approach, such a strong team should not have problems preparing for upcoming matches due to an accidental defeat by a weaker opponent.

The list of injured players at Nice has decreased to three names, which is encouraging. Currently, the club cannot rely on midfielder Rosario and forwards Boga and Moffi.

🟡 Lens

Although Lens has won three out of the four previous rounds, it does not indicate good current form. These victories were achieved against teams from the lower part of the standings: Le Havre (2:1), Angers (1:0), and Montpellier (2:0) and should not have caused much trouble for the "Blood and Gold". However, against PSG (1:2) at home, the team did not perform well and lost comprehensively. They have plenty of internal problems, making it difficult to compete for high positions at the moment.

A significant role in this situation is played by the overcrowded infirmary of the "Blood and Gold". It includes goalkeepers Koffi and Petric, defenders Aguilar and Chavez, as well as forwards Labo-Lascari, Sotoca, and Satriano.

⚽️ Goal Prediction

Nice is one of the most productive teams in Ligue 1, with 39 goals in 20 championship rounds. Meanwhile, Lens' new first-choice goalkeeper, Australian Ryan, has not yet had much work with his team. So it's far from certain that he can deliver a truly commendable performance. In this case, we suggest betting on Nice's Individual Total Goals Over 1.5.

🚩 Corner Prediction

On average, Nice earns 6.2 corners per game, and Lens also has a quite impressive figure (5.1 corners per match). In their head-to-head encounter in the first round, both teams combined for a total of 15 corner kicks. Therefore, our editorial team recommends betting on Total Corners Over 9.5.

📝 Match Prediction

Although Nice stumbled in the Coupe de France, it should not significantly affect their future results. Their performance in Ligue 1 is going well; they are confidently holding onto a top-five position. They are also experienced in overcoming setbacks, as shown after their failure in the Europa League. So, the "Eaglets" are quite capable of defeating Lens, who are experiencing significant squad issues. We predict that the match will end with a 2-0 victory for Nice.

We do not expect excessively high scoring from this encounter. The history of their matchups clearly hints at this, and their first-round match ended in a 0-0 draw. Thus, our editorial team recommends betting on Total Goals Under 3.