Nantes and Lens face each other on Saturday 12.06.2025, at 16:00 (UK Time), in a Ligue 1 2025/26 match. The game will take place at Nantes's home ground, the Stade de la Beaujoire - Louis Fonteneau.
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Nantes and Lens, grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.
APWin predictions for Nantes vs Lens
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Over 2.5 Goals
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Nantes preview
Nantes heads into the match with the following record in the Ligue 1: in 14 matches, Nantes secured 2 victories, 5 draws, and 7 losses, maintaining an average of 0.79 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Nantes's 2025/26 season, the team has achieved a total of 2 victories so far.
Nantes has been effective in the offense, scoring a total of 12 goals, of which 12 were scored in the Ligue 1, resulting in an average of 0.86 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Chidozie Awaziem, who has found the back of the net 2 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offense. Matthis Abline has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 2 assists.
On the defensive side, Nantes has conceded 22 goals in the Ligue 1 (an average of 1.57 per game) and 22 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.57 per match in the 2025/26 campaign.
Lens preview
Lens comes into the game with 14 matches played so far in the Ligue 1. They have secured 10 victories, 1 draws, and 3 losses, maintaining an average of 2.21 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2025/26 season, the team has recorded 10 wins, 1 draws, and 3 losses.
Lens's attack has been highly effective, scoring 24 goals during this period. Of that total, 24 were netted in the Ligue 1, with an average of 1.71 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.71.
Lens's offensive system is led by Wesley Saïd, the team's top scorer this season. The french forward has found the back of the net 5 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Adrien Thomasson. The midfielder has contributed with 5 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 12 goals with an average of 0.86 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 12 goals in 14 matches, averaging 0.86 per match.
Head to head: Nantes vs Lens
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Nantes
France - Ligue 1
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L D D L L |
0.79 |
| Home | D L L L D |
0.71 |
| Away | L D W D D |
0.86 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 14% | 14% | 14% |
| Goals | 2.43 | 2.86 | 2 |
| Scored | 0.86 | 1 | 0.71 |
| Conceded | 1.57 | 1.86 | 1.29 |
| Both Teams to Score | 43% | 43% | 43% |
| Without Conceding | 14% | 14% | 14% |
| Failed To Score | 50% | 43% | 57% |
| 1st to Score | 29% | 14% | 43% |
|
xG
|
1.01 | 1.14 | 0.88 |
|
xGA
|
1.79 | 1.65 | 1.92 |
Lens
France - Ligue 1
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W W W W L |
2.21 |
| Home | W W W W W |
2.57 |
| Away | W W L W D |
1.86 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 71% | 86% | 57% |
| Goals | 2.57 | 2.57 | 2.57 |
| Scored | 1.71 | 2 | 1.43 |
| Conceded | 0.86 | 0.57 | 1.14 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 43% | 57% |
| Without Conceding | 29% | 43% | 14% |
| Failed To Score | 29% | 14% | 43% |
| 1st to Score | 29% | 57% | 57% |
|
xG
|
1.51 | 1.66 | 1.35 |
|
xGA
|
1.44 | 1.22 | 1.65 |
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