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 recordHistorical results between these two teams — showing who has dominated this fixture and whether the current odds reflect that pattern.
Goals in This Fixture
How many goals these two teams typically produce when they meet, based on their historical encounters.
3.2
Average goals per game
70%
Games with 3+ goals
70%
Both teams scored
Market Summary
Margin: 4.3%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
Odds Range
| 1 | X | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Min | 2.70 | 3.30 | 2.60 |
| Max | 2.81 | 3.40 | 2.76 |
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.
| 1 | X | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professional market | 34.8% | 29.7% | 35.5% |
| Public market | 35.3% | 28.0% | 36.7% |
| Δ | 0.5% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
Nantes vs Lens — margin-removed probabilities
Result vs. Market
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.
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.
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Avg. odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/12/2525/26 | Nantes | 1–2 | Lens | 4.87/4.00/1.69 |
| 23/02/2524/25 | Nantes | 3–1 | Lens | 3.63/3.42/2.07 |
| 09/11/2424/25 | Lens | 3–2 | Nantes | 1.60/3.94/5.85 |
| 03/02/2423/24 | Nantes | 0–1 | Lens | 3.36/3.39/2.18 |
| 28/10/2323/24 | Lens | 4–0 | Nantes | 1.57/4.25/5.65 |
| 19/02/2322/23 | Lens | 3–1 | Nantes | 1.51/4.14/6.85 |
| 18/09/2222/23 | Nantes | 0–0 | Lens | 3.16/3.51/2.24 |
| 30/04/2221/22 | Lens | 2–2 | Nantes | 1.64/3.94/5.48 |
| 10/12/2121/22 | Nantes | 3–2 | Lens | 2.74/3.33/2.65 |
| 25/11/2020/21 | Lens | 1–1 | Nantes | 1.95/3.51/3.96 |
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: Nantes
Away Record: Lens
Data: football-data.co.uk
Match Summary
Nantes defeated Lens 3:2. The match was played in Ligue 1 2021. Goals were scored by David Costa 7′, A. Kalimuendo-Muinga 14′, R. Kolo Muani 49′, R. Kolo Muani 57′, M. Simon 90′. 6 yellow cards were shown. Nantes had 40% possession while Lens held 60%. Nantes had 15 shots (5 on target) compared to 4 (2 on target) for Lens. Nantes made 4 substitutions, Lens made 5.
Match Events
Key match events between Nantes and Lens — 5 goals and 6 cards recorded during the match.
assist: David Costa
assist: L. Blas
assist: W. Geubbels
assist: Q. Merlin
Match Statistics
Nantes had 40% possession against Lens's 60%. Nantes registered 15 shots (5 on target) while Lens managed 4 (2 on target). Corner kicks: 8–2. Fouls committed: 10–10.
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Nantes have recorded 0 wins, 3 draws and 3 defeats. Lens show 4 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses from their last 6 outings.
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Lens
Nantes vs Lens Head to Head Results
Nantes and Lens have met 18 times — Nantes won 6, Lens won 8, with 4 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2011. Lens leads the head-to-head with 8 victories from 18 meetings. A combined 49 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.72 per match (23 for the home side, 26 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 10 matches (56%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 10 games (56%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 2–4 in 2021.
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Nantes
4
Drawn
8
Lens
Recent Meetings (18)
API data: 15 Mar 2026