Nantes vs Lens Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 23 Feb 2025

Best Bet Could Be Lens for the Win

Our view is that Lens will prove too powerful across the board and we’ll therefore take the +105 that they defeat Nantes. This Full-Time Result bet looks like the way forward.

Lens Claimed 3-2 Win in Previous H2H

Nantes have lost back-to-back games. Away from home, they recently suffered a 7-1 defeat against Monaco at Stade Louis II, Monaco. The Pays de la Loire outfit enjoyed just 35% possession and had two shots on target, while Matthis Abline registered the goal.

RC Lens suffered a second consecutive defeat when losing 2-0 in their previous game. This was at home to Strasbourg at Stade Bollaert-Delelis. Les Sang et Or enjoyed 55% possession, but were unable to manage a shot on goal.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Lens have racked up three consecutive wins over Nantes. Their last clash took place at Stade Bollaert-Delelis and Lens claimed a 3-2 home victory. The previous 10 H2H meetings have involved five Lens wins, two Nantes victories and three draws.

Ligue 1		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
5	Lens	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0
12	Nantes	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0

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Nantes have 2 wins, 3 losses and 5 draws, averaging 1.1 goals from 3.5 shots on goal and 9.2 attempts. Antoine Kombouare's team have averaged 37.0% possession, 335.4 passes and 4.3 corners per match, with their opponents getting 2.0 goals from 5.7 shots on goal, 13.9 attempts and 6.4 corners.

Top goalscorer Matthis Abline has found the net 5 times, with Mostafa Mohamed and Moses Simon scoring 2 each. Moses Simon has made the most assists with 3.

Lens have 5 victories, 4 defeats and 1 draw, with an average of 13.8 attempts, 3.9 shots on goal and 1.2 goals. The Pas-de-Calais club average 54.3% possession, 493.3 passes, 5.2 corners awarded and 3.2 corners against them, while 1.0 goals have been conceded from 4.0 shots on goal and 10.2 attempts.

M'Bala Nzola is top of the team’s scoring charts with 4, while Jeremy Agbonifo, Przemyslaw Frankowski, Deiver Machado and Goduine Koyalipou have 1. Adrien Thomasson and Przemyslaw Frankowski have clocked up 2 assists each in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Nantes confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Anthony Lopes (GK), Kelvin Amian, Saidou Sow, Jean-Charles Castelletto, Nicolas Pallois, Johann Lepenant, Douglas Augusto, Louis Leroux, Matthis Abline, Mostafa Mohamed, Moses Simon.

Lens confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Mathew Ryan (GK), Ruben Aguilar, Jonathan Gradit, Malang Sarr, Facundo Medina, Neil El Aynaoui, Andy Diouf, Wesley Said, Adrien Thomasson, Anass Zaroury, Goduine Koyalipou.

Nantes vs Lens Prediction & Betting Tips

We are big fans of Lens at a price of +105 to win this Ligue 1 encounter, with this wager making plenty of appeal. A nice return could be on the cards and we think a victory is within their grasp.

Our football experts study the form, while injuries and suspensions can also affect the potential outcome. Before coming up with a verdict, we combine this data with the latest stats.

Key Nantes vs Lens league stats:

• Lens have won 3 of their last 5 games on the road.
• Nantes have lost 11 of their last 17 games at home.
• Nantes have lost their last 2 games.
• Nantes have lost their last 3 games against Lens.

Lens to Win Probability

According to the betting sites, our pick has a 48.8% chance of landing a return. Our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be 55-60%. That means we’re regarding it as a value wager.

If you’re after a wager at a bigger price, then Lens are available on the Asian Handicap. The bookmakers have a range of available options for you to consider.

Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Nantes 0 - 1 Lens

Lens are available at +600 to win by a 1-0 scoreline. Correct score betting allows us to bet at bigger odds and it’s also a fun type of wager.

Corners Prediction

Over 9.5 Corners -120

Each of the past six Nantes matches have involved the 9.5 Total Corners line being covered, with the last two Lens games having the same outcome. The stats suggest that it’s worth backing Over for Total Corners, with -120 available.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Nantes

Total

10.70 4.30 6.40

Home

11.90 5.70 6.20

Away

9.50 3.90 5.60

Lens

Total

8.40 5.20 3.20

Home

9.30 6.60 2.70

Away

9.10 4.80 4.30

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-120

Under 9.5

-120

Nantes Corners

Over 3.5

-159

Under 3.5

+112

Lens Corners

Over 4.5

-133

Under 4.5

-105

Most Corners

1

+133

X

+525

2

-135

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Nantes vs Lens Odds

RC Lens are the shortest price to win this Ligue 1 game according to the bookies, with the gambling operators giving them a 48% probability due to their +110 betting odds. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +260 about Nantes.

Bet on Over 2.5 Goals or Under 2.5 Goals at similar odds right now.

If you fancy Nantes but want money back if this Ligue 1 match is a draw, then you can get +150. You can bet on RC Lens at -200 on the Draw No Bet market.

Full-Time Result

1

+260

X

+240

2

+110

Half-Time Result

1

+300

X

+110

2

+175

Double Chance

1X

-143

12

-333

X2

-350

Draw No Bet

1

+150

2

-200

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.25

+108

2 Hcp -0.25

-118

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-125

Over 2.5

-100

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-125

No

-105

Nantes vs Lens Lineups & Team News

Make sure you know the lineups ahead of kick-off, with injuries also playing a part when it comes to Nantes vs Lens team news.

The Ligue 1 squad information is a great asset when it comes to making your bets.

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