Lens and Nice will go toe-to-toe with each other in a French Ligue 1 clash on Saturday, 28 September. View our free Lens vs Nice predictions below.
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Lens vs Nice predictions: A low-scoring game
Key stats
- Nice emerged victorious the last three times these teams squared off against each other.
- Three of the last four encounters between these teams went below the 2.5-goal line.
- Fewer than three goals were scored in each of Lens’ last five games.
- Nice opened the scoring in each of their last three meetings with Lens.
Correct score prediction: Lens 0-1 Nice
Nice cruised to a shocking 8-0 victory over Saint-Etienne in their previous Ligue 1 match. They are up against a Lens side that did not win any of their previous four games. Given that Nice were the victors the last three times these teams clashed, we are confident that they will go home with all the spoils.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Lens are expected winners
- HOME:21/20 (2.05) – 48.8%
- DRAW:12/5 (3.40) – 29.4%
- AWAY:5/2 (3.50) – 28.6%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
It can be said that Lens are on a four-match winless streak. However, Will Still’s men are also on a three-match unbeaten run, as their last three games ended in stalemates.
Considering they also have the advantage of playing at home, Lens are the expected winners at 21/20 (2.05). Teams with these odds generally have a 48.8% probability of winning.
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We have also established that Nice drew first blood in their last three skirmishes with Lens. On that note, Nice to score first has an appealing look at 2/1 (3.00). That one has a 33.3% chance of landing.
Most recent H2Hs: Can Lens avoid a fourth consecutive defeat?
Despite being the underdogs, Nice were the victors the last three times these teams met. They are also undefeated in their last four clashes with Lens, keeping three clean sheets in the process.
France Ligue 1 16/03/24
Lens
Nice
France Ligue 1 20/12/23
Nice
Lens
France Ligue 1 01/02/23
Lens
Nice
France Ligue 1 29/12/22
Nice
Lens
France Ligue 1 10/04/22
Lens
Nice
Lens preview: Looking to halt their winless run
The trio of Martin Satriano, Kevin Danso and Jimmy Cabot are all expected to miss this contest due to injuries.
Predicted lineup: Samba (GK), Medina, Khusanov, Gradit, Chavez, Diouf, Thomasson, Frankowski, Zaroury, Sotoca & Lascary.
France Ligue 1 28/09/24
D
Nice
0
Lens
0
France Ligue 1 21/09/24
D
Rennes
1
Lens
1
France Ligue 1 15/09/24
D
Lyon
0
Lens
0
France Ligue 1 01/09/24
D
Monaco
1
Lens
1
UEFA Conference League Qualifying 29/08/24
L
Panathinaikos
2
Lens
0
Nice preview: A fair few absentees
Nice will enter this weekend's fixture still short on the available number of players, as Mohamed Ali Cho, Jeremie Boga, Gaetan Laborde, Morgan Sanson and Terem Moffi remain sidelined due to injuries.
Predicted lineup: Bulka (GK), Ndayishimiye, Bombito, Dante, Clauss, Rosario, Louchet, Bard, Bouanani, Moukoko & Guessand.
UEFA Europa League 03/10/24
L
Lazio
4
Nice
1
France Ligue 1 28/09/24
D
Lens
0
Nice
0
UEFA Europa League 25/09/24
D
Real Sociedad
1
Nice
1
France Ligue 1 20/09/24
W
St Etienne
0
Nice
8
France Ligue 1 14/09/24
L
Marseille
2
Nice
0
Player to watch: Evann Guessand
It is fair to note that Terem Moffi scored four times in the last two clashes between these teams. However, the Nigerian forward is currently sidelined with an injury, so Nice will have to rely on Evann Guessand to provide the goals.
Guessand registered a goal and an assist in Nice's 8-0 victory over Saint-Etienne last weekend. He has four direct goal involvements in five Ligue 1 assignments this season. It will be interesting to see if the former Nantes player will add to his tally this weekend.
