Lens vs Nantes Match Preview & Recent FormsMatch Preview & Recent Forms
On 08 May 2026, Lens face Nantes at Stade Bollaert-Delelis with kickoff scheduled for . This France Ligue 1 encounter presents another opportunity for both teams to compete and aim for a positive result.
Lens use wing-backs as key attacking outlets.
Nantes aim for structural stability in their setup.
Recent Form
Lens
WLWLW
Nantes
LDDDL
Lens have shown strong momentum, remaining difficult to beat in recent weeks. The team should continue to build on their recent results.
In contrast, Nantes are struggling badly and finding it hard to turn things around. It will be important for them to respond quickly in upcoming fixtures.
Recent Form Home/Away
Lens (Home)
WWWLW
Nantes (Away)
LDDLL
Lens form remains fairly steady regardless of location.
Nantes's results have been consistent regardless of playing at home or away.
Defensive Record (Clean Sheet)
Lens
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Nantes
--++-
Lens are finding it difficult to shut out their opponents. Defensive frailties could be costly.
However, Nantes's defensive record has been inconsistent, with clean sheets hard to come by. Concentration at the back will be key.
Defensive Record (Clean Sheet) Home/Away
Lens (Home)
--+--
Nantes (Away)
-++--
There is little difference in Lens's clean sheet rate regardless of venue.
Nantes's defensive record is consistent both home and away.
Goal Trends (Over 2.5)
Lens
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Nantes
+---+
Lens's matches have been highly entertaining, with goals flowing freely. Fans have been treated to plenty of action.
In contrast, Nantes have had some open matches, while others have remained tight. Much depends on the opponent.
Goal Trends (Over 2.5) Home/Away
Lens (Home)
+++++
Nantes (Away)
+---+
Lens's matches show a similar goal pattern both home and away.
There is little change in goal frequency across venues for Nantes.
Scoring Consistency
Lens
+-+++
Nantes
-+--+
Lens have been highly reliable in attack, finding the net in almost every recent match. Their forward line looks sharp and confident.
In contrast, Nantes have struggled to maintain consistent scoring output in recent fixtures. Improving finishing could make a big difference.
Scoring Consistency Home/Away
Lens (Home)
+++++
Nantes (Away)
----+
Lens's scoring form shows only minor variation between home and away.
Nantes attacking output remains fairly steady regardless of location.
On average Lens scores 2.3 and concedes 0.7 goals in home matches, while Nantes averagely scores 0.7 and concedes 1.5 goals in away matches.
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Lens vs Nantes Video Content
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Lens vs Nantes Live Match StatsLive Match Stats
On average Lens scores after every 8.2 shots, while Nantes gets averagely 13.4 shots in a game.
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Lens vs Nantes Starting Lineups & FormationsStarting Lineups & Formations
Lens fielded the below lineup in the last match against Toulouse: Risser; Masuaku, Sarr, Ganiou; Udol, Thomasson, Sangare, Abdulhamid; Said, Sotoca; Fofana
In their last match against Paris Saint Germain starting lineup of Nantes was the following: Lopes; Machado, Cozza, Youssif, Guilbert, Acapandie; Leroux, Sissoko, Lepenant; Abline, Mohamed
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