The Matchday 15 clash in Ligue 1 between Nantes and Lens will take place on December 6 at the Beaujoire Stadium. Nantes vs. Lens: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Nantes
Luís Castro's side visited Lyon in the last round and suffered a heavy 0-3 defeat. This was the team's first major loss in the league since February. Overall, the club has been unable to secure a victory in Ligue 1 for five matches, with two draws and three losses. As a result, Nantes has dropped into the bottom three, trailing 15th place by three points. Notably, the team concedes an average of two goals per game, with only Metz having a worse defense (31 goals conceded).
- In their last 11 Ligue 1 matches, the club has managed just one win (5 draws and 5 losses).
- Exactly two or three goals have been scored in 6 of Nantes' last 7 league games.
- At home, the team is without a win in 5 consecutive Ligue 1 matches (2 draws and 3 losses).
Predicted lineup for Nantes (4-3-3)
Anthony Lopes – Chidozie Awaziem, Kelven Amian, Tiley Tati, Nicolas Cozza – Junior Mwanga, Johann Lepenant, Kwon Hyuk Kyu – Maikel Lahdo, Mathis Ablin, Youssef El Arabi.
Defender Louis Leroux will miss the match due to injury. Midfielder Junior Mwanga is suspended.
Lens
For the first time in 20 years, the club has topped the Ligue 1 standings. This occurred after the last round, where Pierre Sage's side defeated Angers away (2-1), while PSG lost to Monaco. As a result, Lens moved to first place, one point ahead of PSG. Lens is on a four-match winning streak in the league. Alongside PSG, the team boasts the best defense in Ligue 1, having conceded only 12 goals.
- In their last 10 league matches, the club has avoided defeat 9 times (8 wins and 1 draw).
- At least three goals have been scored in 6 of Lens' last 8 Ligue 1 games.
- Both teams have scored in 7 of the team's last 10 away league matches.
Predicted lineup for Lens (3-4-2-1)
Robin Roeser – Samson Baidu, Malang Sarr, Ismaelo Ganiu – Ruben Aguilar, Adrien Thomasson, Mamadou Sangaré, Mathieu Udol – Wesley Saïd, Florian Thauvin – Odsonne Edouard.
Defender Deiver Machado and Jonathan Gradit will miss the match due to injuries.
Referee
Benoît Bastien (France)
Matches – 8 (Ligue 1, 2025/26);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 29;
Average yellow cards per match – 3.6;
Red cards shown – 4;
Average fouls per match – 23;
Penalties – 38%.
Nantes vs. Lens: Match Prediction
Pierre Sage's team is in excellent form and it's no coincidence they have topped the league table. After 14 rounds, they have already secured 10 wins, leading their closest competitors in victories. The team has a solid defense, which has helped them achieve good results in Ligue 1. I believe Lens will secure another victory, as their opponent is not particularly challenging and seems to be stuck in the bottom three.
Nantes has lost 3 of their last 4 home league matches. The club's defense is weak, conceding at least two goals in 4 of their last 5 home games in Ligue 1. Lens is strong away but occasionally drops points. However, it is worth noting that in their last 10 away matches, they have secured 6 wins, 2 draws, and only 2 losses. Additionally, Lens has won 4 of the last 5 head-to-head encounters in the league.
My prediction – Lens individual total over 1.5 goals
