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
Average goals per game
60%
Games with 3+ goals
60%
Both teams scored
Potential Betting Value Detected
Historical win rate (40%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (59%) — the odds may underestimate Nimes.
Market Summary
Margin: 6.0%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 | 1.60 | 3.50 | 5.00 |
| Max | 1.65 | 3.75 | 6.70 |
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 | 59.2% | 26.2% | 14.6% |
| Public market | 58.7% | 25.0% | 16.3% |
| Δ | 0.6% | 1.2% | 1.7% |
Lens vs Nimes — 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/08/1717/18 | Lens | 1–2 | Nimes | 2.00/3.20/4.12 |
| 12/01/1817/18 | Nimes | 0–1 | Lens | 1.88/3.53/4.15 |
| 15/08/1616/17 | Nimes | 0–2 | Lens | 2.83/3.02/2.69 |
| 21/01/1716/17 | Lens | 1–3 | Nimes | 1.63/3.66/5.82 |
| 30/11/1515/16 | Lens | 1–0 | Nimes | 1.80/3.34/4.95 |
| 22/04/1615/16 | Nimes | 4–2 | Lens | 2.55/3.14/2.86 |
| 19/10/1313/14 | Lens | 1–0 | Nimes | 1.88/3.38/4.29 |
| 22/03/1413/14 | Nimes | 3–3 | Lens | 2.37/2.95/3.33 |
| 23/11/1212/13 | Nimes | 1–2 | Lens | 2.22/3.12/3.47 |
| 20/04/1312/13 | Lens | 1–2 | Nimes | 2.40/3.05/3.18 |
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
Away Record: Nimes
Data: football-data.co.uk
Match Summary
Nimes defeated Lens 3:1. The match was played in Ligue 2 2016. Goals were scored by A. Briançon 32′, S. Sissoko 38′, T. Savanier 66′, A. Gérard 88′. 4 yellow cards were shown. Lens had 63% possession while Nimes held 37%. Lens had 11 shots (2 on target) compared to 12 (4 on target) for Nimes. Lens made 2 substitutions, Nimes made 3.
Match Events
Key match events between Lens and Nimes — 4 goals and 4 cards recorded during the match.
assist: R. Ripart
assist: T. Savanier
assist: B. Bourigeaud
Match Statistics
Lens had 63% possession against Nimes's 37%. Lens registered 11 shots (2 on target) while Nimes managed 12 (4 on target). Corner kicks: 4–4. Fouls committed: 13–7.
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.
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Nimes
Lens vs Nimes Head to Head Results
Lens and Nimes have met 12 times — Lens won 6, Nimes won 4, with 2 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2012. Lens leads the head-to-head with 6 victories from 12 meetings. A combined 34 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.83 per match (17 for the home side, 17 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.
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Drawn
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Nimes
Recent Meetings (12)
API data: 15 Mar 2026