Lens vs Nantes betting tip 2024/2025 - Picks and Predictions for the Ligue 1 match on November 09th, 2024

Lens and Nantes will meet each other in a football match counting for Ligue 1 on November 09th, 2024, Saturday at 18:00h (UTC), in France, check the Lens vs Nantes betting tip 2024/2025 to win with your bets.

Stadium and City where Lens vs Nantes will occur

The game is set to be played in the Stade Bollaert-Delelis stadium, in the city of Lens, with a capacity for 38223 spectators, who hope to help the team to surprise in this match.

Where to follow the live game

You can follow the match live on Betarena, with access to all information to help with your sports betting, including statistics, events and odds.

Introduction to the Lens vs Nantes betting tip 2024/2025

In the current edition of the Ligue 1, we can see a growth in the average goals. While last season the tournament had an average of 2.7 goals per match, now the competition has an average of 2.96 goals per match.

Lens last match

Lens is coming off a loss. In its last outing they faced Paris Saint Germain in a match valid for Ligue 1, and the match ended 1-0. The eleven coached by F. Haise played in a 3-4-3 formation.

The odds for them to win, of 6.50 left no room for doubt. The defeat was clear before the match started.

The defense appeared lacking in energy throughout the match. Particularly below expectations, Jonathan Gradit, who did not appear in his best form. His team's results in the future will also depend on his performance.

Nantes last match

On the other hand, the visiting team arrives at this match after a defeat in the last round. In a dispute valid for Ligue 1, Nantes, who used a 4-2-3-1 formation, faced the Olympique Marseille team with a final score of 1-2.

A fairly even game was expected, with odds for the home defeat at 2.10.

Lens vs Nantes h2h

The last time these teams faced off against each other in Ligue 1, Lens was in 8th place while Nantes was in the 13th place. Lens opened with a 3-4-1-2 arrangement while Nantes charged with a 4-4-1-1 formation.

The last face-to-face between these two clubs was on 03-02-2024 in a Ligue 1 match of the 2023/2024 season. On that occasion, the match ended with a 0-1 win for Lens.

The last match between these two clubs was a seesaw battle to the end.

Lens

Ligue 1 leaderboard now

Considering the home team Lens, standing in 7th place with 14 points in the Ligue 1 competition in France. Their performance statistics have been such as 3 wins, 2 losses and, 5 draws.

This means that Reims team, in 8th place, is close behind in the 11th round with the same score.

Lens analysis

Lens at the end of round 10 in Ligue 1 had 9 goals scored and 7 conceded.

In terms of form, the team comes from a 2 losses streak in the Ligue 1, which is not a good omen for this next match.

Recent results have shown that Lens is struggling to find the back of the net, with a low number of goals scored and a high number of games where they have failed to score. This may indicate that they need to work on creating better chances and improving their attacking efficiency.

Best goalscorer from Lens

In this season, the individual highlight is M'Bala Nzola that has dominated the offensive side. The Attacker has already scored 2 times this season, becoming crucial in the positive results that Lens achieved in several matches.

Nantes

Ligue 1 leaderboard now

Nantes arrives in this game with 10 points, and in 14th place in the Ligue 1, having won twice in total and lost 4 times, making a total of 4 draws.

Which means that the team has the same score, in the 11th round, with the Angers SCO team in hot pursuit at 15th place.

Nantes analysis

We have reached matchday 10 in Ligue 1 and at the moment Nantes has made 12 goals and conceded 14.

The adaptation of Sorba Thomas with the new jersey has not been the best. He had another disappointing performance in Nantes last game of the season, against Olympique Marseille. In the clash, the midfielder failed to be effective and did little for the team. Despite the good expectations for the player, his performance is starting to worry.

Best goalscorer from Nantes

When we analyze the team's attack so far, the competition's performance at the individual level Johann Lepenant is the player to highlight. Helping Nantes with 2 goals scored this season, the Midfielder has been instrumental in achieving positive outcomes.

Historical data: Nantes

With 8 titles won in the tournament's history the Nantes team is one of the leading names in the competition. The record of the team will impact the final outcome of the match and it will not be the first time the team has managed to impress their opponents with a win at a time when they are in bad shape.

Now a few markets where you can get some return from your bets:

Goals Top Betting Tips

Between 75-90 minutes is a good time to bet as some study have shown this to be the time where most goals occur.

The bet on 2.5 goals less seems to be a good option, considering that Nantes has an average of 1 goal per game as a visitor. This market is an option to use since Nantes does not concede goals away from home.

Currently, at Bet365, the odds for the Total Goals Under 2.5 market are quoted at 1.8.

Corners Top Betting Tips

The corners market can help a favorable return on your bets, the average team corners per game are 5.4 corners.

Cards Top Betting Tips

Lens has an average of 2.5 yellow cards per game over the 10 rounds, while Nantes has an average of 2.2. In other words, these teams together are averaging 5.1 yellow cards per match. Therefore, it might be a good option to bet on the 'Over 4.5 cards' option in this duel.

On the Lens side, we know that it is a more aggressive team having received the red card 3 times this season, very different from Nantes who only saw the red card once. Both the red and yellow cards market can be a good bet.

This is a match with several good betting entries to have some return on sports betting.

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