Lens vs Nantes Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 08 May 2026

Ligue 1 Betting Preview: Lens vs Nantes

Second-placed Lens welcome relegation play-off chasing Nantes to Stade Bollaert-Delelis, with kick-off set for 14:45 on Friday 8 May.

We think Lens will beat Nantes by two goals or more. This leads us to back the favourites -1.25 on the Asian Handicap at odds of -114, with a one goal victory meaning half the stake comes back.

Lens played Nice away in their last game. It was a 1-1 draw at Allianz Riviera. Pierre Sage's team had the majority of the ball boasting 54% possession and four shots on target, with Allan Saint-Maximin registering the goal.

Nantes have lost back-to-back Ligue 1 matches on their travels. In their previous league game, it was a 3-0 home victory over Marseille at Stade de la Beaujoire. The Pays de la Loire outfit managed five shots on goal and had 42% possession, while Ignatius Ganago, Remy Cabella and Matthis Abline were all on target.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Lens overcame Nantes in their last head-to-head encounter. It was a 2-1 scoreline away at Stade de la Beaujoire. The past 10 H2H matches have resulted in five Lens wins, two draws and three Nantes victories.

Ligue 1		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
2	Lens	33	21	4	8	62	35	27	62:35	67
17	Nantes	33	5	8	20	29	52	-23	29:52	23

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4 wins, 3 losses and 3 draws, averaging 2.4 goals from 21.3 attempts and 6.5 shots on goal. Lens have had 55.2% possession, 496.7 passes and 7.4 corners per match. On average, the opposition have scored 1.6 goals from 8.7 attempts and 3.8 shots on goal, while earning 2.6 corners.

Florian Thauvin is the top goalscorer with 5, Odsonne Edouard has 4, with Allan Saint-Maximin and two other players on 2. Adrien Thomasson has the most assists with 4, while goalkeeper Robin Risser has 2 clean sheets.

Nantes have 2 victories, 5 defeats and 3 draws, with an average of 3.8 shots on goal, 10.6 attempts and 0.9 goals. Les Canaris average 37.3% possession, 291.7 passes, 4.9 corners taken and 5.0 corners against them, while 1.1 goals have been conceded from 11.2 attempts and 4.3 shots on goal.

Ignatius Ganago got 3 goals, Matthis Abline notched 2, while Remy Cabella and two other players scored 1. Matthis Abline is top assists provider with 2, while Anthony Lopes and Patrik Carlgren have kept 3 clean sheets between them in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Lens confirmed lineup (3-4-3): Robin Risser (GK), Pierre Ganiou, Samson Baidoo, Malang Sarr, Abdallah Sima, Andrija Bulatovic, Amadou Haidara, Matthieu Udol, Rayan Fofana, Odsonne Edouard, Wesley Said.

Nantes confirmed lineup (3-5-2): Anthony Lopes (GK), Chidozie Awaziem, Uros Radakovic, Nicolas Cozza, Mathieu Acapandie, Mohamed Kaba, Ibrahima Sissoko, Johann Lepenant, Frederic Guilbert, Matthis Abline, Ignatius Ganago.

Lens vs Nantes Prediction & Betting Tips

Our Lens vs Nantes tips include the main match prediction, a correct score forecast, a corners recommendation, bet builder advice and top player prop picks. Each section below offers expert insight into the key betting angles.

Match Prediction

There’s the chance to back Lens -1.25 for this Ligue 1 match and odds of -114 make lots of appeal. We’re anticipating that the favourites can keep their opponents at bay for ninety minutes.

The team news that filters through can have a knock-on effect as far as the Ligue 1 odds are concerned. We use this information along with the form guide, while the latest stats are also taken into consideration when making football predictions.

Key Lens vs Nantes league stats:

• The -1.25 line has been covered by Lens in 3 of their last 5 games at home.

The best betting apps make it a 53.2% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. However, our research has found that the actual probability is closer to 60%. This is why we regard this as a value bet.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Lens 3 - 0 Nantes

A potentially entertaining bet is going for Les Sang et Or to win by a 3-0 scoreline. At odds of +750, there’s the chance to get a handsome return should this wager win.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Matthieu Udol Over 1.5 Shots -108

Matthieu Udol (Lens) has fired over 1.5 shots in four consecutive Ligue 1 home games. We recommend backing the -108 that he is able to cover the line, with this Player Shots wager hopefully providing a return.

Latest Matthieu Udol Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+480

First

+1400

Shots

Over 1.5

-109

Under 1.5

-

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Odsonne Edouard to Score +108

Odsonne Edouard (Lens) has netted four goals in his past five Ligue 1 games on home soil. He looks like a value bet to find the net and you’re able to back this Anytime Goalscorer pick at odds of +108.

Latest Odsonne Edouard Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

-105

First

+310

Shots

Over 3.5

-143

Under 3.5

-

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Corners Prediction

Over 9.5 Corners -141

It has now been four consecutive Nantes games where the 9.5 Total Corners line has been covered, while three Lens home matches on the bounce have had the same outcome. The Total Corners line could be on the low side based on the stats and -141 is available to back.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Lens

Total

10.00 7.40 2.60

Home

8.90 5.50 3.40

Away

9.30 7.00 2.30

Nantes

Total

9.90 4.90 5.00

Home

8.60 4.10 4.50

Away

8.80 3.30 5.50

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

+105

Under 10.5

-149

Lens Corners

Over 6.5

-127

Under 6.5

-112

Nantes Corners

Over 2.5

-172

Under 2.5

+120

Most Corners

1

-476

X

+850

2

+410

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Lens vs Nantes Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

With an estimated 71% chance of winning, the bookies are taking few chances with their -250 betting odds about Lens triumphing in this Ligue 1 clash. If you’re searching for a different slant, outsiders Nantes are available at +575.

Lens and Nantes can be backed at -116 and +460 respectively on the Half-Time Result market. This is an ideal route for bettors who want a quick settlement and the draw is +163.

There’s a high probability that Over 2.5 Goals will be netted according to the current prices. Punters expecting both teams to find the net can get -154 when it comes to BTTS Yes.

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Full-Time Result

1

-250

X

+400

2

+575

Half-Time Result

1

-116

X

+163

2

+460

Double Chance

1X

-1111

12

-667

X2

+170

Draw No Bet

1

-714

2

+360

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -1.25

-110

2 Hcp +1.25

-111

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+155

Over 2.5

-204

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-154

No

+114

Odsonne Edouard is the market leader to be First Goalscorer at +310 while there’s also the chance to back him to find the net at -105.

Odsonne Edouard (Lens)

First

-105

Anytime

+310

Wesley Saïd (Lens)

First

+115

Anytime

+370

Rayan Fofana (Lens)

First

+140

Anytime

+400

Florian Thauvin (Lens)

First

+145

Anytime

+410

Florian Sotoca (Lens)

First

+200

Anytime

+575

Abdallah Sima (Lens)

First

+200

Anytime

+600

Allan Saint-Maximin (Lens)

First

+200

Anytime

+600

Matthis Abline (Nantes)

First

+270

Anytime

+850

Mostafa Mohamed (Nantes)

First

+340

Anytime

+1000

Youssef El Arabi (Nantes)

First

+360

Anytime

+1050

Ignatius Ganago (Nantes)

First

+360

Anytime

+1050

Andrija Bulatović (Lens)

First

+370

Anytime

+1100

Saud Abdulhamid (Lens)

First

+450

Anytime

+1200

Amadou Haidara (Lens)

First

+460

Anytime

+1500

Matthieu Udol (Lens)

First

+480

Anytime

+1400

Kyllian Antonio (Lens)

First

+480

Anytime

+1500

Ismaelo Ganiou (Lens)

First

+540

Anytime

+1500

Remy Cabella (Nantes)

First

+600

Anytime

+1700

Dehmaine Assoumani (Nantes)

First

+650

Anytime

+1900

Mohamed Kaba (Nantes)

First

+650

Anytime

+2000

Ruben Aguilar (Lens)

First

+700

Anytime

+1900

Malang Sarr (Lens)

First

+700

Anytime

+2200

Samson Baidoo (Lens)

First

+700

Anytime

+2200

Nidal Čelik (Lens)

First

+700

Anytime

+2200

Ali Youssif (Nantes)

First

+750

Anytime

+2200

Odsonne Edouard (Lens)

Over 3.5

-143

Under 3.5

-

Wesley Saïd (Lens)

Over 3.5

-110

Under 3.5

-

Rayan Fofana (Lens)

Over 3.5

+110

Under 3.5

-

Florian Sotoca (Lens)

Over 2.5

+108

Under 2.5

-

Abdallah Sima (Lens)

Over 2.5

+108

Under 2.5

-

Matthis Abline (Nantes)

Over 2.5

+125

Under 2.5

-

Matthieu Udol (Lens)

Over 1.5

-109

Under 1.5

-

Andrija Bulatović (Lens)

Over 1.5

+155

Under 1.5

-

Ignatius Ganago (Nantes)

Over 1.5

-118

Under 1.5

-

Youssef El Arabi (Nantes)

Over 1.5

-132

Under 1.5

-

Mostafa Mohamed (Nantes)

Over 1.5

-128

Under 1.5

-

Amadou Haidara (Lens)

Over 0.5

-204

Under 0.5

-

Ismaelo Ganiou (Lens)

Over 0.5

-164

Under 0.5

-

Remy Cabella (Nantes)

Over 0.5

-222

Under 0.5

-

Dehmaine Assoumani (Nantes)

Over 0.5

-179

Under 0.5

-

Mohamed Kaba (Nantes)

Over 0.5

-217

Under 0.5

-

Ruben Aguilar (Lens)

Over 0.5

+106

Under 0.5

-

Ali Youssif (Nantes)

Over 0.5

-127

Under 0.5

-

Lens have racked up four consecutive victories at Stade Bollaert-Delelis. Les Sang et Or have collected nine victories and one defeat in the last 10 home matches, recording an average of 2.50 goals per game and conceding 0.80.

Nantes haven’t tasted victory in seven consecutive matches on the road. Vahid Halilhodzic's team have collected seven losses, two draws and one victory in the past 10 away matches, scoring an average of 0.60 goals per game and conceding 1.80.

Lens were 3-2 victors against Nantes last time out at Stade Bollaert-Delelis. There have been two draws in the previous 5 H2H matches at Stade Bollaert-Delelis along with three Lens victories.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Lens Home Stats		9-0-1	3.30	2.50	0.80	6	4	5	5
Nantes Away Stats		1-2-7	2.40	0.60	1.80	6	4	4	6

• W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
• G = Avg. Goals
• GF = Avg. Goals For
• GA = Avg. Goals Against
• O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
• U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
• B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
• B-No = Matches BTTS No

Lens vs Nantes Lineups & Team News

Before making your bets, take a look at the Lens vs Nantes team news. We’ll bring you the expected and confirmed lineups for Ligue 1 along with up-to-date injury news.

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