Lens vs Nice prediction, odds & betting tips – 14/12/2025

Enduring one of their worst forms in recent memory, Nice meet league leaders Lens in perhaps the most inconvenient of times as they travel to Stade Bollaert-Delelis on Sunday, 14 December. Keep close tabs on French Ligue 1 predictions after viewing our key Lens vs Nice tips below.

Lens vs Nice prediction: Les Sang et Or to deepen Eaglets’ wounds

Key stats

• Lens have lost just one of their last 10 league fixtures (D1, W8).
• The hosts are the third-best performing home side in Ligue 1 this term.
• Nice have won once in seven away trips this season (D1, L5).
• Les Aiglons are on an eight-match losing streak across all competitions.

Correct score prediction: Lens 3-0 Nice

Lens’ 2-0 defeat to lowly Metz five matchdays ago arrived as somewhat of a shock, as Pierre Sage’s men have perhaps been the most in-form side in Ligue 1 this term, alongside Paris Saint-Germain. A run of five straight wins means they are in strong hold of the first position, with PSG trailing them by a single point. On the other hand, Nice’s eighth successive defeat at the hands of Braga meant they were eliminated from the Europa League, adding to their woes this season. They have now failed to score in half of their recent losing streak, and a victory is the need of the hour for the French Riviera outfit. However, the league leaders are in perfect position to add another victory to their hat, as Nice make the long trip north to a venue where they remain unbeaten in three successive H2Hs.

Pre-game odds and win probability: Lens better positioned for victory

• HOME: 10/21 (1.47) – 68%
• DRAW: 18/5 (4.60) – 21.7%
• AWAY: 5/1 (6.00) – 16.6%

*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change Lens have won six games on the trot on home turf, with their only defeat at Stade Bollaert-Delilis coming against Lyon in their first home match of the season. The hosts are backed by 10/21 (1.47) odds, suggesting a 68% probability of success. Nice will aim to overturn their away form, which has seen them suffer four straight losses. They are price as underdogs with 5/1 (6.00) odds – which implies a 16.6% chance of winning away at Lens. Don’t forget to check out more of our football betting tips page after analysing our Lens vs Nice predictions.

Most recent H2Hs: Nice with the upper hand

Nice are unbeaten in their last six H2Hs against the current league leaders, winning four of those encounters. Lens’ last H2H victory came in April 2022.

Lens preview: Home advantage

Jhoanner Chavez and Jonathan Gradit both miss out due to thig injury for Pierre Sage and co. Predicted lineup: Risser (GK), Ganiou, Baidoo, Sarr, Aguilar, Sangare, Thomasson, Udol, Thauvin, Said & Edouard

Last five matches:

• Nantes 1-2 Lens (Ligue 1)
• Angers 1-2 Lens (Ligue 1)
• Lens 1-0 Strasbourg (Ligue 1)
• Monaco 1-4 Lens (Ligue 1)
• Lens 3-0 Lorient (Ligue 1)

 Nice preview: Can they avoid a ninth successive loss?

The visitors have several names sidelined: Mohamed Abdelmonem, Moise Bombito, Dante, Jremie Boga, Terem Moffi, and Youssouf Ndayishimiye. Tom Louchet is suspended due to a red card. Predicted lineup: Diouf (GK), Oppong, Bah, Bard, Clauss, Boudaoui, Sanson, Diop, Abdi, Carlos & Cho

Last five matches:

• Nice 0-1 SC Braga (UEFA Europa League)
• Nice 0-1 Angers (Ligue 1)
• Lorient 3-1 Nice (Ligue 1)
• FC Porto 3-0 Nice (UEFA Europa League)
• Nice 1-5 Marseille (Ligue 1)

Player to watch: Wesley Said

With six goals and two assists, Said is Lens’ most potent goal contributor this season. The Frenchman netted a late match-winning strike against Nantes last matchday, making it four goals in his last five club appearances.

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