Nice vs Lens - 08/02/25

Nice vs Lens

France

Ligue 1

08/02/25 - 16:00
Full Time 94 ' (+4)
2 - 0 (1 - 0)

Pre-match Odds

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Nice vs Lens Prediction & Preview

Introduction to the Match

The upcoming match between Nice and Lens in the 21st round of the France Ligue 1 promises to be an exciting encounter, given their close positions in the league table. Nice, currently in 5th place with 34 points, has shown impressive form, especially at home, where they score an average of 2 goals per game and concede an average of 1 goal per game. Lens, sitting in 6th place with 33 points, has had a slightly better run in their last 10 matches, with a notable ability to score and defend away from home.

Team Performance Analysis

Nice's recent form includes 5 wins, 2 losses, and 3 draws in their last 10 matches, with an average of 1.6 goals scored per game and 1.2 goals conceded per game. This consistency at home, combined with their head-to-head advantage over Lens, positions them as slight favorites. However, Lens's ability to score an average of 2 goals per game away and concede only 0.75 goals per game makes them a formidable opponent.

Head-to-Head and Goal Scoring Trends

The head-to-head matches between Nice and Lens have seen Nice with the upper hand, including a recent 0-0 draw. This, combined with the fact that only 40% of both teams' last 10 matches have ended with Over 2.5 goals, suggests a trend towards lower-scoring matches. The goal-scoring averages of both teams also support this, with Nice scoring 1.6 goals per game and Lens scoring 1.4 goals per game in their last 10 matches.

Betting Analysis

Considering the Home/Draw/Away market, Nice's home advantage and head-to-head record give them a slight edge, but Lens's recent form and away performance make them an attractive option. The odds for a home win are 2.35, an away win are 3.1, and a draw are 3.3. In the Over/Under 2.5 market, the bookies slightly favor an Over 2.5 result with odds of 1.87, but given the teams' recent averages and head-to-head history, the Under 2.5 odds of 2.03 seem more aligned with the statistical analysis.

Conclusion and Bet Choice

Given the analysis of both teams' performance, head-to-head trends, and goal-scoring averages, the Under 2.5 result seems more likely. The odds provided for Under 2.5 at 2.03 offer a slightly better payout and are more consistent with the expected outcome based on the teams' recent form and historical data.

Main Bet: Under 2.5 @ 2.03 Alternative Bet: Away @ 3.1

Note: Form & statistics are taken from their last 10 played games.

All our previews are generated using advanced AI models. These take into account recent form, H2H records, goals scored, conceded and much more. We manually review all previews before they are put on the site, but mistakes are always possible. Additonally, they do not currently take into account squads, team news or injuries.

This preview should be used to help you evaluate the Nice vs Lens match, recent team form, goals, statistics and league performance. You should then come to your own decision about what YOU think is a good bet. Always check the facts and never bet money you cannot afford to lose.

Nice vs Lens Statistics

6
Shots Off Target
6
18
Free Kicks
6
2
Shots Blocked
3
4
Accurate Crosses
2
61
Ball Possession %
39
6
Fouls
19
14
Key Passes
8
8
Shots On Target
3
11
Successful Dribbles
9
626
Passes
401
38
Long Passes
42
50
Dangerous Attacks
30
17
Total Crosses
11
88
Successful Passes Percentage
82
138
Attacks
72
551
Successful Passes
327
6
Big Chances Missed
2
7
Goal Kicks
7
13
Throwins
20
17
Tackles
10
73
Successful Dribbles Percentage
53
15
Interceptions
16
15
Dribble Attempts
17
7
Corners
3
1
Penalties
0
16
Shots Total
12
12
Shots Insidebox
7
58
Duels Won
31
2
Goals
0
3
Saves
5
4
Shots Outsidebox
5
1
Yellowcards
4
7
Big Chances Created
2
12
Successful Headers
6
91
Ball Safe
77
12
Goal Attempts
7
0
Redcards
1
4
Substitutions
4
1
Assists
0
0
Yellowred Cards
1

Match Events

5' VAR Evann Guessand
8' Yellow Card Yellow Card Mohamed-Ali Cho
Yellow Card Adrien Thomasson Yellow Card 10'
11' Penalty! Gaëtan Laborde 1-0
Yellow Card Facundo Medina Yellow Card 32'
Jeremy Agbonifo (Goduine Koyalipou) 46'
Anass Zaroury (Adrien Thomasson) 46'
Yellow/Red Card Facundo Medina Yellow CardYellow Card 57'
65' Goal! Jonathan Clauss 2-0
68' Sofiane Diop (Mohamed-Ali Cho)
75' Tom Louchet (Jonathan Clauss)
Hamzat Ojediran (Andy Diouf) 83'
Wesley Saïd (M'Bala Nzola) 83'
Yellow Card Hamzat Ojediran Yellow Card 89'
90' Mohamed Abdelmonem (Hicham Boudaoui)
90' Ali Abdi (Dante)
90' Jérémie Boga (Gaëtan Laborde)

Nice vs Lens - 08/02/25.

All Nice vs Lens match events as they happen, including cards, subs, fouls, penalties, VAR and of course goals!

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