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Nimes vs Lens

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Ligue 2 · Season 2016

Stade des Costières, Nimes15 August 2016 at 19:30
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Nimes

02
Away

Lens

Match Events

Nimes
Lens
Kick Off
16′
K. Fortuné

assist: A. Zoubir

Teji Savanier40′
40′Benjamin Bourigeaud
Half Time
53′
J. Bostock

assist: A. Zoubir

L. AzouniS. Thioub
57′
R. AliouiT. Valls
57′
F. FabreK. Aït-Fana
64′
74′
M. AutretA. Gérard
78′
K. FortunéT. Chevalier
79′Anthony Scaramozzino
80′
B. BourigeaudJ. Bellegarde
Full Time

Match Statistics

6Shots on Goal6
9Shots off Goal4
15Total Shots10
0Blocked Shots0
0Shots insidebox0
0Shots outsidebox0
11Fouls17
4Corner Kicks5
1Offsides1
52%Ball Possession48%
2Yellow Cards2
0Red Cards0
4Goalkeeper Saves6
0Total passes0
0Passes accurate0
0Passes %0

Match Summary

Lens defeated Nimes 2:0. The match was played in Ligue 2 2016. Goals were scored by K. Fortuné 16′, J. Bostock 53′. 4 yellow cards were shown. Nimes had 52% possession while Lens held 48%. Nimes had 15 shots (6 on target) compared to 10 (6 on target) for Lens. Nimes made 3 substitutions, Lens made 3.

Rivalry since 2012

Nimes vs Lens Head to Head Results

12 stretnutí
Nimes
5
wins
Drawn
2
Lens
5
wins
Total goals
36 · 3.0/match
Both scored
8/12 · 67%
Over 2.5
8/12 · 67%

Recent Form

Nimes

LLLWWW

Lens

DDWWLW

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.

Nimes4wins
1draws10 meetings
Lens5wins

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 (20%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (33%) — the odds may underestimate Lens.

Market Summary

Margin: 5.8%

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 35.3%Draw 33.1%Away 37.2%

Odds Range

1X2
Min2.703.002.60
Max2.993.062.76
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 market32.7%31.9%35.4%
Public market33.7%31.4%34.9%

Nimes vs Lens — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Lens
Result vs. Market: Lens (37%)

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.

NimesHalf-time:01Lens

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
04/08/17Lens1–2Nimes2.00/3.20/4.12
12/01/18Nimes0–1Lens1.88/3.53/4.15
15/08/16Nimes0–2Lens2.83/3.02/2.69
21/01/17Lens1–3Nimes1.63/3.66/5.82
30/11/15Lens1–0Nimes1.80/3.34/4.95
22/04/16Nimes4–2Lens2.55/3.14/2.86
19/10/13Lens1–0Nimes1.88/3.38/4.29
22/03/14Nimes3–3Lens2.37/2.95/3.33
23/11/12Nimes1–2Lens2.22/3.12/3.47
20/04/13Lens1–2Nimes2.40/3.05/3.18

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: Nimes

W 202D 175L 235
Over 2.546
Goals scored735

Away Record: Lens

W 135D 103L 94
Over 2.539
Goals scored420

Data: football-data.co.uk

Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 11 May 2026