The Matchday 23 clash in Ligue 1 between Nantes and Lens will take place on February 23 at the Beaujoire Stadium. Nantes vs. Lens: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Nantes
Antoine Kombouaré's side suffered a heavy 1-7 defeat away to Monaco in the last round. As a result, Nantes has failed to win in seven of their last eight league matches (4 draws, 3 losses). Additionally, the club lost by more than five goals in Ligue 1 for the first time since 2016. In the standings, the team has 21 points and sits in 15th place. Notably, Nantes has collected only ten points in home matches this season, with only Le Havre having fewer (6).
- The club has not won in 8 of their last 9 home matches in Ligue 1 (4 draws, 4 losses).
- The team conceded in the second half in 7 of their last 9 home league games.
- Nantes players scored exactly one or two goals in 9 of their last 11 home matches in Ligue 1.
Predicted lineup for Nantes (5-3-2)
Anthony Lopes – Nicolas Cozza, Jean-Charles Castelletto, Saidy Sow, Nicolas Pallois, Kelvin Amian – Pedro Chirivella, Johan Lepenant, Douglas Augusto – Moses Simon, Matthis Abline.
Defender Nathan Zeze and midfielder Douglas Augusto are injured. Defender Nicolas Cozza will miss the game due to suspension.
Lens
In the last round, William Still's side was defeated 0-2 at home by Strasbourg. This marks Lens' second consecutive loss and fourth in their last seven league matches. Furthermore, the club failed to score in two consecutive Ligue 1 matches for the second time this season. The team has dropped to eighth place in the standings with 33 points. It's worth noting that Lens has conceded 22 goals this season, second only to PSG (20).
- The team has not lost in 10 of their last 12 away matches in Ligue 1 (5 wins, 5 draws).
- The number "2" appeared in the final score in 7 of Lens' last 8 away league games.
- Lens scored in the first half in 6 of their last 8 away matches in Ligue 1.
Predicted lineup for Lens (4-4-2)
Kwame Koffi – Deiver Machado, Ruben Aguilar, Malang Sarr, Jonathan Gradit – Neil El Aynaoui, Adrien Thomasson, Andy Diouf, Angelo Fulgini – Florian Sotoca, M'Bala Nzola.
Defender Joanner Chavez, along with forwards Labo Lascari and Martin Satriano, are out due to injuries. Defender Deiver Machado is suspended.
Referee
Jérôme Brisard (France)
Matches – 10 (Ligue 1, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 37;
Average yellow cards per match – 3.7;
Red cards shown – 1;
Average fouls per match – 23;
Penalties – 40%.
Nantes vs. Lens: Match Prediction
Since the start of this season, Nantes has faced significant defensive issues. The team concedes regularly, managing only one clean sheet in their last 20 league matches. Moreover, even home advantage rarely helps against opponents' attacks: in 12 of their last 16 home games in Ligue 1, Nantes conceded at least two goals. In the last round, Antoine Kombouaré's side conceded seven goals to Monaco.
Lens prefers an attacking style and aims to create as many chances as possible. Thanks to this approach, the club scores regularly and in large numbers, even away from home: in their last 19 away league games, the team left the field without scoring only twice. In 6 of their last 8 away Ligue 1 matches, Lens players scored at least two goals.
I expect the visitors' attacking line to fully showcase their skills in this match. I anticipate William Still's side to score at least two goals, and my prediction: Lens individual total over 1.5 goals
Lille
Monaco
AS Saint-Étienne
Angers
Auxerre
Marseille
Le Havre
Toulouse
Strasbourg
Brest
Nice
Montpellier
Lyon
PSG
