Sunday, May 3, 2026 • 15:00
Allianz Riviera, Nice
Nice

Nice

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Lens

Lens

Nice vs Lens predictions & stats

Top pick Lens 69%, Over 2.5 goals 60%. Free match analysis, team stats and betting tips for Ligue 1.

Match Snapshot

Primary insights + team context

Primary Insights

Team Context

BTTS %
54%vs46%
Nice / Lens
Avg Goals/Game
1.23vs1.88
Combined avg: 3.11
Form
WLLDLvsLWDLW
Last 5
Clean Sheets %
15%vs38%
Nice / Lens

Season Performance

Comparing both teams this season

Home Team - Form
W
L
L
D
L
Away Team - Form
L
W
D
L
W
27
Points
56
7
Wins
18
6
Draws
2
13
Losses
6
32
Goals For
49
48
Goals Against
23
1.23
Avg Goals For/Game
1.88
18
Goals For 1st Half
20
23
Goals Against 1st Half
13
14
Goals For 2nd Half
29
25
Goals Against 2nd Half
10
4
Clean Sheets
10
8
Failed to Score
4
54%
BTTS %
46%
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
Nice

Nice

All Fixtures (36)

Mar 14
Away
AngersvsNice
Ligue 1
0 - 2
FT
W
Mar 8
Home
NicevsRennes
Ligue 1
0 - 4
FT
L
Mar 1
Away
Paris FCvsNice
Ligue 1
1 - 0
FT
L
Feb 22
Home
NicevsLorient
Ligue 1
3 - 3
FT
D
Feb 15
Away
LyonvsNice
Ligue 1
2 - 0
FT
L
Feb 8
Home
NicevsMonaco
Ligue 1
0 - 0
FT
D
Feb 1
Home
NicevsStade Brestois 29
Ligue 1
2 - 2
FT
D
Jan 29
Away
LudogoretsvsNice
UEFA Europa League
1 - 0
FT
L
Jan 25
Away
NantesvsNice
Ligue 1
1 - 4
FT
W
Jan 22
Home
NicevsGO Ahead Eagles
UEFA Europa League
3 - 1
FT
W
Jan 17
Away
ToulousevsNice
Ligue 1
5 - 1
FT
L
Jan 3
Home
NicevsStrasbourg
Ligue 1
1 - 1
FT
D
Dec 14
Away
LensvsNice
Ligue 1
2 - 0
FT
L
Dec 11
Home
NicevsSC Braga
UEFA Europa League
0 - 1
FT
L
Dec 7
Home
NicevsAngers
Ligue 1
0 - 1
FT
L
Nov 30
Away
LorientvsNice
Ligue 1
3 - 1
FT
L
Nov 27
Away
FC PortovsNice
UEFA Europa League
3 - 0
FT
L
Nov 21
Home
NicevsMarseille
Ligue 1
1 - 5
FT
L
Nov 9
Away
MetzvsNice
Ligue 1
2 - 1
FT
L
Nov 6
Home
NicevsSC Freiburg
UEFA Europa League
1 - 3
FT
L
Nov 1
Away
Paris Saint GermainvsNice
Ligue 1
1 - 0
FT
L
Oct 29
Home
NicevsLille
Ligue 1
2 - 0
FT
W
Oct 26
Away
RennesvsNice
Ligue 1
1 - 2
FT
W
Oct 23
Away
Celta VigovsNice
UEFA Europa League
2 - 1
FT
L
Oct 18
Home
NicevsLyon
Ligue 1
3 - 2
FT
W
Oct 5
Away
MonacovsNice
Ligue 1
2 - 2
FT
D
Oct 2
Away
FenerbahcevsNice
UEFA Europa League
2 - 1
FT
L
Sep 28
Home
NicevsParis FC
Ligue 1
1 - 1
FT
D
Sep 24
Home
NicevsAS Roma
UEFA Europa League
1 - 2
FT
L
Sep 20
Away
Stade Brestois 29vsNice
Ligue 1
4 - 1
FT
L
Sep 13
Home
NicevsNantes
Ligue 1
1 - 0
FT
W
Aug 31
Away
Le HavrevsNice
Ligue 1
3 - 1
FT
L
Aug 23
Home
NicevsAuxerre
Ligue 1
3 - 1
FT
W
Aug 16
Home
NicevsToulouse
Ligue 1
0 - 1
FT
L
Aug 12
Away
BenficavsNice
UEFA Champions League
2 - 0
FT
L
Aug 6
Home
NicevsBenfica
UEFA Champions League
0 - 2
FT
L
Deep Analysis

Team Insights

Style of play and derived stats from match data this season

48%
Possession %
50%
432
Passes/Game
456
82%
Pass Accuracy %
84%
11.5
Shots/Game
15.2
4.2
Shots on Target/Game
5.2
7.4
Shots Inside Box/Game
11
4.1
Shots Outside Box/Game
4.2
5.2
Corners/Game
5.8
12.5
Fouls/Game
13.3
3.3
Saves/Game
2.5
9.4
Shots per Goal
8.1
3.4
Shots on Target per Goal
2.8
13
Games with More Possession
13
12
Games with Less Possession
12
1.1
Goals/Game when More Possession
1.9
1.5
Goals/Game when Less Possession
1.8
23%
Win Rate when Having More Possession %
71%
0
Points Won (Last 10 min)
4
7
Points Lost (Last 10 min)
1
0
Comeback Wins (Trailed at HT)
NiceLens

Playing Style Analysis

Nice

They maintain balanced possession (48%). Despite often having less possession, they've won 4 games, demonstrating tactical flexibility Additionally, A concerning pattern: they've lost 9 games with more possession, showing vulnerability when expected to create Meanwhile, However, they've blown 4 leads after leading at halftime, showing vulnerability when ahead. Their game management needs work: 12 points dropped after taking the lead. They struggle to manage games effectively, dropping far more points from winning positions than they gain from losing ones. As a lower-table side (15th), they'll need to be disciplined against a top-2 opponent.

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.

Nice Half-Time Performance

Nice home games half time results

Lens Half-Time Performance

Lens away games half time results

Nice vs League Standings

Lens vs League Standings