This 02.05.2026, the France Ligue 1 brings together Lens and Nice in a match anticipated for its intensity and competitive spirit. Lens, though slightly favored, knows the challenge Nice presents. Our detailed analysis includes tactical breakdowns, potential game-changers, and historical performance data. Read our prediction before placing your bets.
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paris Saint Germain | 30 | 22 | 3 | 5 | 68/25 | 69 |
| 2 | Lens | 30 | 20 | 3 | 7 | 60/32 | 63 |
| 3 | Lille | 31 | 17 | 6 | 8 | 50/34 | 57 |
| 14 | Le Havre | 31 | 6 | 13 | 12 | 29/42 | 31 |
| 15 | Nice | 31 | 7 | 9 | 15 | 35/57 | 30 |
| 16 | Auxerre | 31 | 5 | 10 | 16 | 27/42 | 25 |
Key Player Statistics: Nice vs Lens
x 10Nice vs Lens Historical Match Results
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ligue 1 | Lens | Nice | 14.12.2025 | 2-0 |
| Ligue 1 | Nice | Lens | 08.02.2025 | 2-0 |
| Ligue 1 | Lens | Nice | 28.09.2024 | 0-0 |
| Ligue 1 | Lens | Nice | 16.03.2024 | 1-3 |
| Ligue 1 | Nice | Lens | 20.12.2023 | 2-0 |
| Ligue 1 | Lens | Nice | 01.02.2023 | 0-1 |
| Ligue 1 | Nice | Lens | 29.12.2022 | 0-0 |
| Ligue 1 | Lens | Nice | 10.04.2022 | 3-0 |
| Ligue 1 | Nice | Lens | 22.12.2021 | 2-1 |
| Ligue 1 | Lens | Nice | 23.01.2021 | 0-1 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ligue 1 | Marseille | Nice | 26.04.2026 | 1-1 |
| Coupe de France | Strasbourg | Nice | 22.04.2026 | 0-2 |
| Ligue 1 | Lille | Nice | 18.04.2026 | 0-0 |
| Ligue 1 | Nice | Le Havre | 12.04.2026 | 1-1 |
| Ligue 1 | Strasbourg | Nice | 04.04.2026 | 3-1 |
| Ligue 1 | Nice | Paris Saint Germain | 21.03.2026 | 0-4 |
| Ligue 1 | Angers | Nice | 14.03.2026 | 0-2 |
| Ligue 1 | Nice | Rennes | 08.03.2026 | 0-4 |
| Coupe de France | Lorient | Nice | 04.03.2026 | 0-0 |
| Ligue 1 | Paris FC | Nice | 01.03.2026 | 1-0 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendlies Clubs | Lens | Rouen | 11.04.2026 | 2-1 |
| Ligue 1 | Stade Brestois 29 | Lens | 24.04.2026 | 3-3 |
| Coupe de France | Lens | Toulouse | 21.04.2026 | 4-1 |
| Ligue 1 | Lens | Toulouse | 17.04.2026 | 3-2 |
| Ligue 1 | Lille | Lens | 04.04.2026 | 3-0 |
| Ligue 1 | Lens | Angers | 20.03.2026 | 5-1 |
| Ligue 1 | Lorient | Lens | 14.03.2026 | 2-1 |
| Ligue 1 | Lens | Metz | 08.03.2026 | 3-0 |
| Coupe de France | Lyon | Lens | 05.03.2026 | 2-2 |
| Ligue 1 | Strasbourg | Lens | 27.02.2026 | 1-1 |
Comparative Team Statistics: Nice VS Lens
Last 20 Matches Statistics: Nice vs Lens
Bookies' predictions
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Betting Intelligence: Nice vs Lens
Nice versus Lens. On paper, it looks like a mismatch. In reality, it could be one of the most revealing fixtures of the Ligue 1 season.
Lens arrive at the Allianz Riviera sitting second in the table, with 63 points from 30 games and genuine title ambitions burning in their chest. Nice, meanwhile, are down in 15th, scrapping for survival with just 29 points. The gap between these two sides right now is enormous.
Don't be fooled by any home advantage narrative. Nice's home form has been anything but a fortress. They drew with Le Havre, conceded four to PSG, and were torn apart 0-4 by Rennes on their own turf in recent weeks. This is not a team playing with confidence at home.
Lens, on the other hand, are absolutely flying. They've scored 60 league goals this season, and their firepower is frightening. Oumar Élouard leads the charge with 12 goals. Florian Thauvin adds 10 goals and 5 assists. Wissam Saïd chips in with another 10. Three genuine goal threats in one team. That's a nightmare for any defence, let alone one that has shipped 56 goals this campaign.
Here's what you need to watch for — the head-to-head history actually backs Lens heavily. In the two most recent meetings, Lens won both 2-0. Nice's defence has been consistently exposed, and Lens know exactly how to hurt them. That pattern feels very relevant right now.
Here's my surprising stat for you. Nice have failed to score in six of their last twelve competitive matches. Six blank sheets. For a team that desperately needs points, that attacking drought is alarming. The odds on Nice winning at 4.30 reflect just how unlikely that outcome truly is.
The value here is obvious. Lens at 1.71 looks generous for a side chasing a title and carrying this much momentum. But I'd also strongly consider the both teams not to score market, or simply backing Lens to win to nil given Nice's attacking struggles and Lens's organised defensive record of just 32 goals conceded.
My bold prediction? Lens win 3-0. Thauvin gets on the scoresheet, Lens keep it clean, and Nice's slim survival hopes take another serious hit.
Saturday night under the Riviera lights. One team chasing history. One team fighting for their lives. Get your popcorn ready — and back Lens with confidence.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M. Sanson | France | 31 | Midfielder | 180 | 73 |
| Y. Ndayishimiye | Burundi | 27 | Midfielder | 183 | 79 |
| H. Boudaoui | Algeria | 26 | Midfielder | 175 | 61 |
| Y. Diouf | France | 26 | Goalkeeper | 188 | 74 |
| Dante | Brazil | 42 | Defender | 188 | 87 |
| J. Clauss | France | 33 | Defender | 178 | 69 |
| T. Moffi | Nigeria | 26 | Attacker | 188 | 87 |
| Tiago Gouveia | Portugal | 24 | Attacker | 176 | 70 |
| M. Bard | France | 25 | Defender | 173 | 65 |
| M. Viti | Italy | 24 | Defender | 190 | 82 |
| Mohamed Abdelmonem | Egypt | 27 | Defender | 183 | 78 |
| A. Mendy | France | 21 | Defender | 187 | 75 |
| B. Bouanani | Algeria | 21 | Attacker | 177 | 68 |
| L. Monteiro Alvarenga | France | 21 | Defender | 185 | 71 |
| B. Żelazowski | Poland | 21 | Goalkeeper | 193 | 73 |
| A. Doumbouya | France | 18 | Defender | 182 | 72 |
| Abdulay Bah | Sierra Leone | 20 | Defender | 195 | 80 |
| Bernard Nguene | Cameroon | 19 | Attacker | 178 | 70 |
| T. Bruyère | France | 19 | Goalkeeper | 188 | 72 |
| Brad-Hamilton Mantsounga | n/a | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D. Machado | Colombia | 32 | Defender | 180 | 75 |
| P. Frankowski | Poland | 31 | Midfielder | 175 | 70 |
| F. Medina | Argentina | 26 | Defender | 184 | 78 |
| M. Udol | France | 30 | Defender | 178 | 79 |
| F. Sotoca | France | 35 | Attacker | 187 | 77 |
| R. Gurtner | France | 39 | Goalkeeper | 182 | 82 |
| R. Aguilar | France | 33 | Defender | 172 | 70 |
| J. Gradit | France | 33 | Defender | 180 | 75 |
| W. Saïd | France | 31 | Attacker | 171 | 72 |
| A. Thomasson | France | 32 | Midfielder | 175 | 72 |
| H. Ojediran | Nigeria | 22 | Midfielder | 172 | 79 |
| R. Labeau Lascary | France | 23 | Attacker | 184 | 72 |
| J. Agbonifo | Sweden | 20 | Attacker | 180 | 78 |
| N. Äelik | Bosnia and Herzegovina | 19 | Defender | 189 | n/a |
| S. Sagnan | France | 20 | Defender | 187 | 77 |
| A. Diallo | France | 20 | Midfielder | 179 | 73 |
| K. Diliwidi | France | 20 | Attacker | 180 | 71 |
| R. Fofana | France | 20 | Attacker | 182 | 74 |
| Abdulay Bah | Sierra Leone | 20 | Defender | 195 | 80 |
| I. Jourdren | France | 17 | Goalkeeper | 185 | 72 |
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