Nantes vs Lens Prediction: Can Lens remain on the top?

Nantes vs Lens: Prediction and odds on the Match on 06 December 2025

On Saturday afternoon at the Stade de la Beaujoire, Nantes welcomes Lens in another interesting Ligue 1 match. The teams are in completely opposite situations heading into this match. Can Lens maintain their leading position in the table and record another victory? Meanwhile, the hosts continue their winless streak and are now in the danger zone.

Nantes: Form and Statistics

Nantes have struggled to avoid relegation in recent seasons, and the current campaign is not making things any easier. After 14 rounds, they are three points behind the safety zone. The team's form is worrying, considering that they have won only two points in their last five games. In the last round, they lost away to Lyon with a score of 3-0. After Junior Mwanga's red card, Lyon took the initiative and easily achieved triumph. The manager, Luis Castro, came to the club in July with high expectations, but after a heavy defeat, speculation arose about a possible dismissal if they lost against Lens. Luis Castro will not be able to count on the suspended Mwanga, while Louis Leroux and Francis Coquelin are injured and will miss the match. Nantes are struggling in their home matches this season, and have won only once against Auxerre in August.

Nantes: Team News

🔖Nantes predicted lineup (4-3-3): Anthony Lopes (GK), Kelvin Amian, Chidozie Awaziem, Tylel Tati, Nicolas Cozza, Johann Lepenant, Hyeok-Kyu Kwon, Uros Radakovic, Mayckel Lahdo, Youssef El Arabi, Matthis Abline.

⛔️Out: J. Mwanga, L. Leroux, F. Coquelin

👤Head coach: Luis Castro

Lens: Form and Statistics

Lens have been the biggest surprise in Ligue 1 this season and currently holds the top spot, one point ahead of PSG. They are in excellent form with seven wins in their last eight matches. In the last round, they won 2-1 away at Angers, controlling the game and showing that they are a serious contender for the top spot. However, the manager, Pierre Sage, points out that the team still has room for improvement and must learn to better manage the end of matches. They cannot count on the suspended Adrien Thomasson and Morgan Guilavogui for this duel, while Jonathan Gradit is injured. Lens have collected 13 points away from home this season, and are the second-best away team behind PSG, who have won 14 points away from home.

Lens: Team News

🔖Lens predicted lineup (3-4-3): Robin Risser (GK), Pierre Ganiou, Samson Baidoo, Malang Sarr, Ruben Aguilar, Adrien Thomasson, Mamadou Sangare, Matthieu Udol, Florian Thauvin, Odsonne Edouard, Wesley Said.

⛔️Out: Jhoanner Chavez, J. Gradit, M. Guilavogui, D. Machado, A. Thomasson

👤Head coach: Pierre Sage

Nantes vs Lens: Head-to-Head Statistics

Lens have been more successful in recent matches, winning four of their last six meetings against Nantes. The home team have won once in that series, and that was in the last match played in Nantes when they won 3-1. It is important to note that five of the last six meetings between them have ended with over 2.5 goals.

Nantes vs Lens: Betting Tips & Odds

• In five of the last six matches between Nantes and Lens more than 2.5 goals were scored. You can bet on over 2.5 goals for odds of 1.78 at 1xbet;
• Lens won in their last two away matches in the Ligue 1. You can bet on Lens to win for odds of 1.68 at Betway;
• Nantes conceded over 1.5 goals in four of their last five matches at home. You can bet on Team 2 to score over 1.5 goals for odds of 1.7 at Bet365.

Nantes vs Lens match prediction, 06 December 2025

Nantes are in big trouble, while Lens are playing in great form and full of confidence. The visitors have won seven of their last eight games and have the quality to continue their streak and take the full spoils in Nantes. Lens are currently at the peak of their popularity, and although there are some surprises - as was proven against Metz - the visitors should take all three points and retain first place. However, I don't expect a goal-fest - Lens defend well, and Nantes have obvious problems in attack.

Our match prediction: HT - draw for a coefficient of 2.3 in the 1xbet bookmaker.

Our betting tip on the match: W2 and under 2.5 a coefficient of 2.6 in the Betway bookmaker.

Our final betting tip on the match: Correct score: 0:2 for a coefficient of 8 in the Bet365 bookmaker.