Nantes vs Lens Prediction
🔊 This Sunday, we have an exciting match between Nantes and Lens in Ligue 1. Nantes is searching for stability, but their home form leaves much to be desired. On the other hand, Lens is trying to secure their position at the top of the table. Both teams have their weaknesses and strengths, making the upcoming encounter unpredictable. The odds for the visitors to win are higher, but Nantes is capable of surprising, especially considering their ability to score at home. A tense game is expected with potential goals from both sides.
Head-to-Head
📊Statistical preview of official matches between the teams Nantes and Lens:
- played 11 matches;
- number of wins for the home team - 2, for the away team - 5, draws - 4;
- number of goals - 14 against 22;
- average total in the 1st half - 1.64, in the 2nd half - 1.64;
- average total goals in the match - 3.27.
The last game took place on 09 November 2024 at the home ground of Lens and ended with a score of 3:2.
H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results

FC Nantes Team Overview
Nantes has been showing inconsistent performance this season. The team is positioned near the relegation zone, and their home form raises questions. In the last ten matches, Nantes has secured only two victories, with an average of 1.4 goals scored per game and 2.1 goals conceded. The team tends to play an attacking style but often loses the initiative in defense. In the previous head-to-head encounter with Lens, the "Canaries" suffered a 2-3 defeat. Despite setbacks, they are eager to improve their standing in the league and will fight for points in the upcoming match.
Match Results: FC Nantes

RC Lens Team Overview
Lens is showing a more confident performance this season compared to their opponent. The team is positioned higher in the Ligue 1 table, thanks to four victories in their last ten matches. Lens is characterized by a balanced style of play, with an average of 1.1 goals scored and conceded per match. The team prefers ball control and demonstrates caution in defense, which helps them achieve positive results. In their last encounter with Nantes, the "Blood and Gold" secured a victory, which will boost their confidence ahead of the upcoming match.
Match Results: RC Lens
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 11;
- home team wins - 2, away team wins - 5, draws - 4.
- FC Nantes has not won in each of their last 6 Ligue 1 games against RC Lens.
- FC Nantes has not won in 8 of the last 9 Ligue 1 home games.
- FC Nantes has not won in 7 of the last 8 Ligue 1 games.
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1.27, the guests - 2;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 3.27;
- both teams scored: overall - 8; at the home team's field - 4.
Statistics: Nantes vs Lens
- average total in the tournament: 2.91 vs 2.14;
- average total goals scored: 1.14 vs 1.14;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.59 vs 0.64;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.55 vs 0.5;
- Nantes: average total at home in the tournament - 1.1;
- Lens: average total away in the tournament - 1.36;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1.4 (home - 1) vs 1.1 (away - 1.5).
- FC Nantes has scored in 9 of the last 10 Ligue 1 games.
- FC Nantes has scored in 11 of the last 12 games.
Prediction on corners
H2H
- average Over/Under corners in H2H matches - 8.09 (3.18 - for home team and 4.91 - for away team);
- average Over/Under corners at home team's field - 8.5 (3.5 - for home team and 5 - for away team).
Nantes: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4.73; at home field - 5.7;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 4.9; at home field - 6.33.
Lens: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 5.55, away - 4.64;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 5.4; away - 5.25.
- RC Lens has taken under 6.5 corners in 8 of the last 9 Ligue 1 games against FC Nantes.
Prediction on cards
H2H
- average Over/Under yellow cards in H2H matches - 3.46 (1.73 for home team and 1.73 for away team);
- average Over/Under yellow cards at the home team's field - 3.17 (1.67 for home team and 1.5 for away team).
Nantes: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 1.95; at home - 1.9;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 1.6; at home - 2.
Lens: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 2.41, away - 2.45;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 2.1; away - 1.75.
- There have been Under 4.5 yellow cards in each of the last 8 FC Nantes games against RC Lens.
- There have been Under 4.5 yellow cards in each of the last 7 FC Nantes in the Ligue 1 games against RC Lens.
- There have been Under 4.5 yellow cards in 9 of the last 10 FC Nantes home games in the Ligue 1.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 11;
- both teams scored all-time - 8 times;
- on the home team’s field - 4 times.
- FC Nantes has scored and conceded in 7 of the last 8 Ligue 1 games.
Editorial Prediction
The match between Nantes and Lens promises to be interesting and unpredictable. Considering the current form of both teams and their statistics, a tense battle on the field can be expected. Nantes is striving to improve its home form, but its defense remains a weak link, which could be a decisive factor in the match. Lens, on the other hand, is showing more stable play and has a good chance of success in this encounter. Based on the provided data and trends, the most likely outcome would be a bet on both teams to score (yes), as the teams tend to play high-scoring games.