Stade Bollaert-Delelis will be the centre of attention when Lens take on Nantes in a match with very different stakes at both ends of the table. As Nantes are not regarded as good travellers, our prediction firmly points toward a 3-1 home win. Les Sang et Or are still pushing for the Ligue 1 title and come into this clash after a 1-1 draw with Nice. Their home form has been exceptional, winning all of their last four matches at Bollaert-Delelis while averaging an impressive 3.75 goals per game. However, defender Saud Abdulhamid is suspended, which could slightly weaken their defensive structure.
Nantes, on the other hand, are battling to avoid relegation and boosted their confidence with a 3-0 win over Marseille. Despite that result, their away form is a major concern, with no wins in recent matches and just 0.2 goals scored per game on the road. Defender Deiver Machado is also likely to miss out, further complicating their task.
Given Lens’ dominant home record and Nantes’ attacking struggles away, Home Win is our main betting tip for this Ligue 1 matchup, alongside Over 2.5 goals, and Lens Over 1.5 (the hosts expected to control proceedings and create plenty of chances).
This Ligue 1 match will be played on Friday 8 May 2026 at 19:45.
What is our Lens vs Nantes prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Lens 3 - 1 Nantes
Lens vs Nantes Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 3-1 @ 1000 Odds
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS): Yes @ -143 Odds
- Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -400 Odds
- Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Over 3.5 Goals @ 137 Odds
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Over 2.5 Goals @ -188 Odds
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals @ -600 Odds
- Anytime Goalscorer: Odsonne Edouard @ -105 Odds
- First Goalscorer: Odsonne Edouard @ 375 Odds
- To be Booked: Chidozie Awaziem @ 150 Odds
- Asian Handicap: Lens -1 @ -149 Odds
- European Handicap: Lens +1 @ -450 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 7.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Over 2.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 9.5
- Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 162 Odds
- Double Chance: 12 @ -600 Odds
- Draw No Bet: Lens to Win @ -600 Odds
- Half Time/Full Time: Lens to Win/Lens to Win @ 110 Odds
- Clean Sheet: Lens - No @ -188 Odds
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View OfferLens Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | ddwlwlwwdd | 1.60 |
| Home | wwww | 3.00 |
| Away | ddlldd | 0.67 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 40% | 100% | 0% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.90 | 4.75 | 3.33 |
| Scored | 2.30 | 3.75 | 1.33 |
| Conceded | 1.60 | 1.00 | 2.00 |
| BTTS | 80% | 75% | 83% |
| Clean Sheets | 10% | 25% | 0% |
| Failed to Score | 10% | 0% | 17% |
| Expected Goals | 2.25 | 2.90 | 1.81 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.00 | 0.85 | 1.11 |
Nantes Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wllldddllw | 0.90 |
| Home | wlldw | 1.40 |
| Away | lddll | 0.40 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 20% | 40% | 0% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.00 | 2.60 | 1.40 |
| Scored | 0.90 | 1.60 | 0.20 |
| Conceded | 1.10 | 1.00 | 1.20 |
| BTTS | 30% | 40% | 20% |
| Clean Sheets | 40% | 40% | 40% |
| Failed to Score | 50% | 20% | 80% |
| Expected Goals | 1.35 | 1.46 | 1.24 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.35 | 1.27 | 1.44 |
Lens vs Nantes Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
Lens (41%)
17 Matches
Nantes (35%)
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