25 April 2021 at 13:00

21
Full Time
Referee: A. Petit

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

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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.

Lens1wins
1draws2 meetings
Nimes0wins

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 (100%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (55%) — the odds may underestimate Lens.

Market Summary

Margin: 4.7%

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 58.6%Draw 27.0%Away 19.1%

Odds Range

1X2
Min1.663.675.00
Max1.763.755.46
Over 2.5: 52.6%Under 2.5: 52.6%
Market favourite:Lens · Moderate favourite

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 market55.5%26.6%17.9%
Public market56.9%25.2%18.0%
Δ1.4%1.4%

Lens vs Nimes — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Lens
Result vs. Market: Lens (59%)

Result matched 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.

LensHalf-time:10Nimes
7Shots16
4Shots on target2

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: Lens

W 343D 256L 275
Over 2.543
Goals scored1110

Away Record: Nimes

W 31D 22L 51
Over 2.556
Goals scored126

Data: football-data.co.uk

Match Summary

Lens defeated Nimes 2:1. The match was played in Ligue 1 2020. Goals were scored by I. Ganago 17′, Z. Ferhat 52′ (pen.), M. Haïdara 76′. 3 yellow cards were shown, 1 red cards. Lens had 43% possession while Nimes held 57%. Lens had 7 shots (4 on target) compared to 16 (2 on target) for Nimes. Lens made 4 substitutions, Nimes made 5.

Match Events

Key match events between Lens and Nimes — 3 goals and 4 cards recorded during the match.

Lens
Nimes
Kick Off
I. Ganago

assist: David Costa

17′
C. JeanI. Boura
28′
28′
R. RipartN. Eliasson
Half Time
52′
Z. Ferhat

Penalty

I. GanagoA. Muinga
67′
David CostaT. Mauricio
67′
M. Haïdara

assist: T. Mauricio

76′
J. LecaW. Fariñez
80′
80′
S. AlakouchG. Paquiez
80′
L. FombaH. Duljević
87′
M. KonéN. Roux
87′
S. SarrM. Ahlinvi
Full Time

Match Statistics

Lens had 43% possession against Nimes's 57%. Lens registered 7 shots (4 on target) while Nimes managed 16 (2 on target). Corner kicks: 4–6. Fouls committed: 14–15.

4Shots on Goal2
2Shots off Goal9
7Total Shots16
1Blocked Shots5
5Shots insidebox9
2Shots outsidebox7
14Fouls15
4Corner Kicks6
1Offsides1
43%Ball Possession57%
1Yellow Cards2
1Red Cards0
1Goalkeeper Saves2
360Total passes461
276Passes accurate379
77%Passes %82%

Recent Form

In their last 6 matches, Lens have recorded 4 wins, 0 draws and 2 defeats. Nimes show 4 wins, 1 draws and 1 losses from their last 6 outings.

Lens

WWLWLW

Nimes

WLWWWD

Lens vs Nimes Head to Head Results

Lens and Nimes have met 12 times — Lens won 5, Nimes won 5, with 2 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2012. A combined 35 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.92 per match (16 for the home side, 19 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 7 matches (58%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 7 games (58%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 4–2 in 2016.

5

Lens

2

Drawn

5

Nimes

Goals: 16Goals: 19

Recent Meetings (12)

27 Sept 2020Nimes1 – 1Lens
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