Nantes vs Lens Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 06 Dec 2025

Ligue 1 Betting Preview: Nantes vs Lens

Nantes clash with Ligue 1 leaders Lens at Stade de la Beaujoire, with kick-off set for 11:00 on Saturday 6 December.

Lens appear to be an attractive wager when it comes to the Full-Time Result market. You can get odds of -149 that they defeat Nantes and we’re feeling upbeat that this is a value bet.

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Nantes were defeated on the road in their last game. Lyon won 3-0 at Parc Olympique Lyonnais. The Pays de la Loire club ended up with just 28% possession and had two shots on target.

RC Lens won their previous game 2-1. This road victory at Stade Raymond Kopa against Angers was their fourth Ligue 1 win on the spin. Les Sang et Or managed seven shots on goal and enjoyed 55% possession, while Florian Thauvin found the net twice.

Head-to-Head Statistics

These two teams last met at Stade de la Beaujoire, with Nantes claiming the home win. Beating Lens by a 3-1 scoreline. We’ve seen the previous 10 H2H matches involve five Lens victories. There have also been two draws and three Nantes triumphs.

Ligue 1		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
1	Lens	18	14	1	3	32	13	19	32:13	43
16	Nantes	18	3	5	10	17	30	-13	17:30	14

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Nantes have 1 win, 4 losses and 5 draws, averaging 1.1 goals from 2.5 shots on goal and 10.6 attempts. Luis Castro's team have averaged 43.5% possession, 354.3 passes and 3.1 corners per game, with the opposition getting 1.9 goals from 5.0 shots on goal, 15.2 attempts and 5.8 corners.

Matthis Abline, Bahereba Guirassy and Youssef El Arabi are joint-top scorers with 2 goals on the board. Leading assistor is Matthis Abline with 2, while goalkeeper Anthony Lopes has one clean sheet.

Lens have won 8, lost 1 and drawn 1, with an average of 1.9 goals from 5.0 shots on goal and 12.2 attempts. The Pas-de-Calais side have averaged 45.8% possession, 438.0 passes, 5.2 corners awarded and 4.7 corners against, while they’ve conceded 0.7 goals from 3.4 shots on goal and 12.0 attempts.

The top scorers have been Odsonne Edouard with 5, Wesley Said on 4 and Florian Thauvin 3. Adrien Thomasson has had 4 assists in the previous 10 games, while Robin Risser has 4 clean sheets to his name.

Confirmed Lineups

Nantes confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Anthony Lopes (GK), Kelvin Amian, Chidozie Awaziem, Tylel Tati, Nicolas Cozza, Bahmed Deuff, Hyeok-Kyu Kwon, Johann Lepenant, Matthis Abline, Youssef El Arabi, Bahereba Guirassy.

Lens confirmed lineup (3-4-3): Robin Risser (GK), Pierre Ganiou, Samson Baidoo, Malang Sarr, Ruben Aguilar, Mamadou Sangare, Andrija Bulatovic, Matthieu Udol, Florian Thauvin, Odsonne Edouard, Wesley Said.

Nantes vs Lens Prediction & Betting Tips

Our expert Nantes vs Lens betting tips include a main match prediction, a correct score pick, corners forecast, standout player prop selections and bet builder advice. Explore each section below for detailed insights.

Match Prediction

Lens look like an appealing wager at -149 and we think they can triumph in this Ligue 1 encounter. We’ll place this bet confidently and there’s plenty of mileage in the available odds.

Our job is to consult the latest Ligue 1 team news in order to produce the best football predictions. Then we crack on with the job of analysing the stats that are going to be the most effective.

Key Nantes vs Lens league stats:

• Lens have won 4 consecutive games.
• Lens have won 8 of their last 10 games.
• Lens have won 13 of their last 20 games.
• Nantes have lost 3 of their last 5 games.

The top bookmakers are estimating that there is a 59.9% likelihood of this pick landing a return. After careful examination, our experts calculate this probability to be somewhere between 65-70%. This bet can therefore be backed with confidence.

There is a an attractive wagering alternative that permits you to pair Lens to win with both teams to find the net. It’s a case of heading to the Result + BTTS market to land a bigger price.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Nantes 0 - 2 Lens

We’re taking a chance on Lens to achieve a 2-0 winning scoreline. Odds of +650 means we can place a smaller stake and still achieve a nice return.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Florian Thauvin Over 2.5 Shots -115

Florian Thauvin (Lens) has had over 2.5 shots in three consecutive Ligue 1 games. If you side with our view that he can cover the Player Shots line, then you are able to secure odds of -115 for this outcome.

Latest Florian Thauvin Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+190

First

+500

Shots

Over 2.5

-110

Under 2.5

-

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Odsonne Edouard to Score +130

Odsonne Edouard (Lens) has netted five goals in his past ten Ligue 1 games. We believe this is the best of the player props, with a healthy +130 available when it comes to betting him to score at any time.

Latest Odsonne Edouard Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+135

First

+370

Shots

Over 3.5

+118

Under 3.5

-

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Corners Prediction

Lens Under 5.5 Corners -118

It’s been an average of 3.50 corners for Lens in their past 10 away games, with Nantes conceding under 5.5 corners in the previous three home matches. We’re anticipating Lens to fall short of the line, with this Team Corners wager available at -118.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Nantes

Total

8.90 3.10 5.80

Home

8.90 3.80 5.10

Away

10.70 2.90 7.80

Lens

Total

9.90 5.20 4.70

Home

12.30 7.90 4.40

Away

8.20 3.50 4.70

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-123

Under 9.5

-115

Nantes Corners

Over 3.5

-133

Under 3.5

-106

Lens Corners

Over 5.5

-120

Under 5.5

-118

Most Corners

1

+210

X

+650

2

-213

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Nantes vs Lens Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

The favourites have a 60% likelihood of success according to the bookies, with Lens chalked up at -152 to land a win in this Ligue 1 clash. Nantes are seen as the most unlikely winner at +390.

Lens -0.75 on the Asian Handicap is available at -116 and means a full payout if they win by two or more against Nantes. A victory by one goal means half the stake wins and the other half is refunded.

The expectation is that Over 2.5 Goals will be scored according to the latest odds. The Yes option in the Both Teams to Score market is regarded as the most likely outcome and is trading at -143.

The top football betting sites have excellent coverage for the latest Ligue 1 matches. They supply customers with hundreds of markets and it’s down to you to find the best angle.

Full-Time Result

1

+390

X

+290

2

-152

Half-Time Result

1

+370

X

+140

2

+112

Double Chance

1X

+112

12

-435

X2

-625

Draw No Bet

1

+240

2

-400

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.75

-104

2 Hcp -0.75

-116

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+107

Over 2.5

-139

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-143

No

+106

There is +135 available that Odsonne Edouard finds the net anytime. If you’re interested in the favourite to score the first goal, then you are able to secure +370.

Odsonne Edouard (Lens)

First

+135

Anytime

+370

Rayan Fofana (Lens)

First

+180

Anytime

+450

Wesley Saïd (Lens)

First

+180

Anytime

+480

Florian Thauvin (Lens)

First

+190

Anytime

+500

Matthis Abline (Nantes)

First

+190

Anytime

+550

Abdallah Sima (Lens)

First

+240

Anytime

+600

Mostafa Mohamed (Nantes)

First

+290

Anytime

+700

Youssef El Arabi (Nantes)

First

+350

Anytime

+850

Anthony Bermont (Lens)

First

+400

Anytime

+1050

Bahereba Guirassy (Nantes)

First

+450

Anytime

+1200

Andrija Bulatović (Lens)

First

+500

Anytime

+1300

Mamadou Sangaré (Lens)

First

+500

Anytime

+1300

Deiver Machado (Lens)

First

+500

Anytime

+1300

Ismaelo Ganiou (Lens)

First

+510

Anytime

+1400

Amady Camara (Nantes)

First

+525

Anytime

+1400

Adel Mahamoud (Nantes)

First

+540

Anytime

+1400

Dehmaine Assoumani (Nantes)

First

+550

Anytime

+1400

Matthieu Udol (Lens)

First

+600

Anytime

+1600

Mayckel Lahdo (Nantes)

First

+600

Anytime

+1800

Yassine Benhattab (Nantes)

First

+650

Anytime

+1800

Hyun-seok Hong (Nantes)

First

+700

Anytime

+1900

Johann Lepenant (Nantes)

First

+750

Anytime

+2200

Ruben Aguilar (Lens)

First

+800

Anytime

+2200

Fodé Sylla (Lens)

First

+850

Anytime

+2000

Odsonne Edouard (Lens)

Over 3.5

+118

Under 3.5

-

Matthis Abline (Nantes)

Over 3.5

+115

Under 3.5

-

Mostafa Mohamed (Nantes)

Over 2.5

+148

Under 2.5

-

Wesley Saïd (Lens)

Over 2.5

-106

Under 2.5

-

Florian Thauvin (Lens)

Over 2.5

-110

Under 2.5

-

Rayan Fofana (Lens)

Over 2.5

-119

Under 2.5

-

Bahereba Guirassy (Nantes)

Over 1.5

+132

Under 1.5

-

Youssef El Arabi (Nantes)

Over 1.5

-118

Under 1.5

-

Abdallah Sima (Lens)

Over 1.5

-185

Under 1.5

-

Andrija Bulatović (Lens)

Over 0.5

-227

Under 0.5

-

Mamadou Sangaré (Lens)

Over 0.5

-200

Under 0.5

-

Ismaelo Ganiou (Lens)

Over 0.5

-172

Under 0.5

-

Amady Camara (Nantes)

Over 0.5

-263

Under 0.5

-

Adel Mahamoud (Nantes)

Over 0.5

-244

Under 0.5

-

Dehmaine Assoumani (Nantes)

Over 0.5

-244

Under 0.5

-

Mayckel Lahdo (Nantes)

Over 0.5

-189

Under 0.5

-

Johann Lepenant (Nantes)

Over 0.5

-141

Under 0.5

-

Nantes haven’t tasted victory in five consecutive matches at Stade de la Beaujoire. The Pays de la Loire club have managed five losses, three draws and two victories in the last 10 home matches, recording an average of 1.00 goals per game and conceding 1.40.

Lens have collected six wins, two draws and two defeats in the past 10 away games, recording an average of 1.60 goals per match and conceding 1.10.

Nantes beat Lens 3-1 when the teams last met at Stade de la Beaujoire. The previous 5 H2H games at Stade de la Beaujoire have ended in two Nantes victories, two draws and one Lens win.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Nantes Home Stats		2-3-5	2.40	1.00	1.40	3	7	3	7
Lens Away Stats		6-2-2	2.70	1.60	1.10	6	4	7	3

• 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

Nantes vs Lens Lineups & Team News

The Nantes vs Lens team news could change everything — review it before betting. Expect the predicted and confirmed Ligue 1 lineups along with timely injury updates.

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