27 September 2020 at 13:00

11
Full Time
Referee: F. Schneider

Betting Odds & Historical Data

Opening pre-match odds recorded for this fixture at the time it was played. These are historical figures for analytical reference only and do not reflect any current market.

Historical data only — not for betting

This data is sourced from football-data.co.uk and covers historical match results and pre-match odds. These figures do not represent current or live odds and cannot be used for placing bets. Betting is not possible on this website. Provided for analytical and research purposes only.

Head-to-Head Record

Even record

Historical results between these two teams — showing who has dominated this fixture and whether the current odds reflect that pattern.

Nimes0wins
1draws2 meetings
Lens1wins

Goals in This Fixture

How many goals these two teams typically produce when they meet, based on their historical encounters.

2.5

Average goals per game

50%

Games with 3+ goals

100%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (0%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (35%) — the odds may underestimate Lens.

Market Summary

Margin: 4.6%

Implied win probabilities calculated from pre-match odds across multiple sources. A higher percentage means the market considered that outcome more likely. Compare these against your own assessment to spot potential value.

Implied Probability

Home 37.6%Draw 30.2%Away 36.8%

Odds Range

1X2
Min2.603.302.70
Max2.763.332.75
Over 2.5: 50.0%Under 2.5: 55.6%
Market favourite: · Even contest

Market Consensus

Professional markets (sharp bookmakers) reflect sharp money and are harder to beat. Public markets are softer. When the two disagree significantly (highlighted in amber), it may indicate a mispriced line worth investigating.

1X2
Professional market35.1%29.1%35.9%
Public market36.6%28.8%34.6%
Δ1.5%0.2%1.3%

Nimes vs Lens — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Draw
Result vs. Market: Nimes (38%)

Result differed from market prediction

Match Statistics

Actual in-game statistics recorded for this match. Shots on target is a strong indicator of attacking pressure and correlates well with expected goals.

NimesHalf-time:01Lens
13Shots15
4Shots on target6

Head-to-Head History

Historical results between these two teams. Bold odds show which outcome was backed by the market — compare against the actual result to assess predictability of this fixture over time.

DateHomeScoreAwayAvg. odds
25/04/21Lens2–1Nimes1.71/3.71/5.24
27/09/20Nimes1–1Lens2.66/3.31/2.72

Home Record / Away Record

Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.

Home Record: Nimes

W 31D 22L 51
Over 2.556
Goals scored126

Away Record: Lens

W 343D 256L 275
Over 2.543
Goals scored1110

Data: football-data.co.uk

Match Summary

Nimes and Lens drew 1:1. The match was played in Ligue 1 2020. Goals were scored by I. Ganago 34′, Z. Ferhat 87′. 3 yellow cards were shown. Nimes had 50% possession while Lens held 50%. Nimes had 13 shots (4 on target) compared to 15 (5 on target) for Lens. Nimes made 4 substitutions, Lens made 5.

Match Events

Key match events between Nimes and Lens — 2 goals and 3 cards recorded during the match.

Nimes
Lens
Kick Off
34′
I. Ganago

assist: G. Kakuta

Half Time
46′
J. GraditSteven Fortès
54′
I. GanagoS. Banza
G. PaquiezP. Burner
66′
N. RouxK. Denkey
66′
Y. BenrahouM. Majouga
66′
72′
F. SotocaC. Jean
81′
J. ClaussI. Boura
81′
G. KakutaM. Perez
90′Manuel Perez
A. BriançonF. Miguel
90+4′
Full Time

Match Statistics

Nimes had 50% possession against Lens's 50%. Nimes registered 13 shots (4 on target) while Lens managed 15 (5 on target). Corner kicks: 5–7. Fouls committed: 10–16.

4Shots on Goal5
4Shots off Goal6
13Total Shots15
5Blocked Shots4
3Shots insidebox8
10Shots outsidebox7
10Fouls16
5Corner Kicks7
2Offsides1
50%Ball Possession50%
0Yellow Cards3
0Red Cards0
4Goalkeeper Saves3
429Total passes422
308Passes accurate315
72%Passes %75%

Recent Form

In their last 6 matches, Nimes have recorded 4 wins, 1 draws and 1 defeats. Lens show 3 wins, 1 draws and 2 losses from their last 6 outings.

Nimes

WLWWWD

Lens

DWWLWL

Nimes vs Lens Head to Head Results

Nimes and Lens have met 12 times — Nimes won 5, Lens won 6, with 1 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2012. Lens leads the head-to-head with 6 victories from 12 meetings. A combined 36 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 3.00 per match (19 for the home side, 17 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 7 matches (58%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 8 games (67%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 4–2 in 2016.

5

Nimes

1

Drawn

6

Lens

Goals: 19Goals: 17

Recent Meetings (12)

25 Apr 2021Lens2 – 1Nimes
29 Oct 2019Nimes3 – 0Lens
12 Jan 2018Nimes0 – 1Lens
4 Aug 2017Lens1 – 2Nimes
21 Jan 2017Lens1 – 3Nimes
15 Aug 2016Nimes0 – 2Lens
22 Apr 2016Nimes4 – 2Lens
30 Nov 2015Lens1 – 0Nimes
22 Mar 2014Nimes3 – 3Lens
19 Oct 2013Lens1 – 0Nimes
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 15 Mar 2026