Saturday, May 9, 2026 • 19:00
Stade Bollaert-Delelis, Lens
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Nantes

Nantes

Lens vs Nantes predictions & stats

Top pick Lens 82%, Over 2.5 goals 58%. Free match analysis, team stats and betting tips for Ligue 1.

Match Snapshot

Primary insights + team context

Primary Insights

Team Context

BTTS %
46%vs44%
Lens / Nantes
Avg Goals/Game
1.88vs0.88
Combined avg: 2.76
Form
LWDLWvsLLWLL
Last 5
Clean Sheets %
38%vs16%
Lens / Nantes

Season Performance

Comparing both teams this season

Home Team - Form
L
W
D
L
W
Away Team - Form
L
L
W
L
L
56
Points
17
18
Wins
4
2
Draws
5
6
Losses
16
49
Goals For
22
23
Goals Against
42
1.88
Avg Goals For/Game
0.88
20
Goals For 1st Half
13
13
Goals Against 1st Half
18
29
Goals For 2nd Half
9
10
Goals Against 2nd Half
24
10
Clean Sheets
4
4
Failed to Score
10
46%
BTTS %
44%
Ligue 1 Standings

Current league table

#TeamPGDPts
125+3257
226+2656
326+2049
426+1347
526+744
626+843
726+643
826+937
926-337
1026-236
1126+534
1226-932
1326-1228
1426-1227
1526-1627
1626-1719
1725-2017
1826-3513
Deep Analysis

Team Insights

Style of play and derived stats from match data this season

50%
Possession %
43%
456
Passes/Game
365
84%
Pass Accuracy %
78%
15.2
Shots/Game
10.3
5.2
Shots on Target/Game
2.8
11
Shots Inside Box/Game
6.3
4.2
Shots Outside Box/Game
4
5.8
Corners/Game
3.2
13.3
Fouls/Game
12.7
2.5
Saves/Game
3.1
8.1
Shots per Goal
11.7
2.8
Shots on Target per Goal
3.1
13
Games with More Possession
7
12
Games with Less Possession
18
1.9
Goals/Game when More Possession
0.7
1.8
Goals/Game when Less Possession
0.9
71%
Win Rate when Having More Possession %
0%
4
Points Won (Last 10 min)
2
1
Points Lost (Last 10 min)
7
Comeback Wins (Trailed at HT)
0
Points Dropped from Winning Position
LensNantes

Playing Style Analysis

Lens

This team they maintain balanced possession (50%) Additionally, They've proven effective without the ball, winning 8 games with less possession Meanwhile, However, they've lost 4 games despite having more possession, suggesting they struggle to convert dominance into results. Their mental strength shows: 3 wins after conceding first. They've salvaged 10 points from losing positions this season. In attack, they create numerous opportunities (15.2 shots/game, 5.2 on target) Additionally, They prioritize getting into dangerous areas (11.0 shots inside the box per game) Meanwhile, They move the ball forward with intent (around 30 passes per shot). Defensively, they're aggressive (13.3 fouls/game). They're well-organized defensively (only 2.5 saves required per game). A top-2 side facing a bottom-third opponent, they'll be expected to control this match.

Nantes

They maintain balanced possession (43%) Additionally, Despite often having less possession, they've won 4 games, demonstrating tactical flexibility Meanwhile, A concerning pattern: they've lost 5 games with more possession, showing vulnerability when expected to create. However, they've blown 2 leads after leading at halftime, showing vulnerability when ahead. Their game management needs work: 4 points dropped after taking the lead. They generate volume but can be wasteful, with only 27% of attempts on target. As a lower-table side (17th), they'll need to be disciplined against a top-2 opponent.

Lens Half-Time Performance

Lens home games half time results

Nantes Half-Time Performance

Nantes away games half time results

Lens vs League Standings

Nantes vs League Standings