Lens vs Nantes Prediction | Ligue 1 | 08/05

Lens Form and Insights

Lens hosts Nantes at the Stade Bollaert-Delelis for this Ligue 1 fixture. The match will kick off at 19:45 (UK Time) on 08/05/2026.

Their performance in the Ligue 1 so far:

• 20 Wins

• 4 Draws

• 7 Losses

Offensive and defensive statistics:

• 61 goals scored

• 1.97 average goals per match

• 33 goals conceded

• 1.06 average goals conceded per match

The Canaries Form and Insights

Nantes has played 31 matches in the Ligue 1 so far this season.

Here’s how the team comes into their match with Lens:

• 5 Wins

• 8 Draws

• 19 Losses

Goals scored and conceded:

• 29 goals scored

• 0.91 average goals per match

• 51 goals conceded

• 1.59 average goals conceded per match

Head-to-Head Statistics

We have seen the match between Lens and Nantes on the match calendar 17 times across all competitions in the last couple of years.

• Racing Club de Lens win - 24

• Nantes win - 6

• Draw - 4

Lens

Home

DDWWL

VS

Nantes

Away

WLLDD

OverallHome / Away

Points & Results

• 2.06
  PPG
  0.72
• 65%
  Wins
  16%
• 58%
  First to Score
  34%

Goals Scored & Conceded

• 1.97
  Scored/game
  0.91
• 1.06
  Conceded/game
  1.59
• 1.78
  xG
  1.19
• 1.22
  xGA
  1.56

Trends

• 55%
  Both Score
  47%
• 32%
  Clean Sheet
  22%
• 16%
  Failed to Score
  41%

Access all match stats for Lens vs Nantes

The last match was played on 06/12/2025 in the Ligue 1, and Lens won the match. The match ended in 1–2.

In the table below, you can find the head-to-head results of the last few meetings.

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Players to Watch

APWin’s team of experts has compiled a list of insights to help you place informed bets on player props and goal-scoring markets.

The Blood and Gold Top Players

• Odsonne Édouard has scored 12 goals so far this season.

• Adrien Thomasson has given 10 assists this season.

The Canaries Top Players

• Matthis Abline has scored 6 goals so far this season.

• Matthis Abline has given 4 assists this season.

Betting Insights for Cards and Corners

If you prefer betting on over/under markets for corners and cards, you can use the section below to find the statistics for this Lens vs Nantes match.

Lens Cards and Corners

• 2.06 average cards per match

• 1.6 average cards when playing at home

• 9.81 average corners per match

• 11 average corners when playing at home

Nantes Cards and Corners

• 2.13 average cards per match

• 2.38 average cards when playing away

• 9.35 average corners per match

• 9.57 average corners when playing away

Additional Betting Tips

After thorough analysis of the past data, our team of experts has come up with additional predictions for the match.

Keep in mind that the prediction on the top of the page is our main tip. In case you are looking for more value picks, you can use our additional predictions below.

Match Details

• Match date: 08/05/2026

• Kick-off time: 19:45

• Competition: Ligue 1

• Game week: 33

• Stadium: Stade Bollaert-Delelis

How APWin Makes Its Predictions

Our football predictions are written using a structured analysis of factors that impact match outcomes. We combine long-term performance with the latest team news and real-time market signals to write our predictions.

Here's what we take into account:

• Historical match data

• Home and away performance trends

• Recent form, squad news, and team dynamics

• Betting market odds and line movement analysis