Nantes vs RC Lens: Prediction, Head-to-Head, Odds & Stats (Sat, 06 Dec '25)
Wojtek Kolan
Published on 29 Nov, 12:34 AM
Next Match 06/12/25 at 04:00 PM UTC
Scheduled H2H Match For Nantes Vs RC Lens
Ligue 1
Sat, 06 Dec 2025 at 04:00 PM UTC
FRA
Recent Form
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Last 10 Played
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FRA
Recent Form
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Last 10 Played
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Game Schedule - Time Of Fixture
Nantes will square off vs RC Lens in Ligue 1 on Sat, 06 Dec 2025 at 04:00 PM UTC. Let’s investigate historical performances, recent stats and head-2-head information to find out the most accurate picks and best bets.
Nantes vs RC Lens Pick
Calculated from the implied expectation from the 1x2 market, RC Lens have a 58.86% to get the victory. Implicit chance from the odds, also indicates there is a 56.15% expectation of both teams to score (BTTS). Join the football picks premium plan to get data on implied vs actual predictions to discover edge so you can win big Matchstat.com football picks premium plan to compare implied vs actual predictions to today’s highly profitable bets in order to win big
| Prediction | Chance to win |
|---|---|
| Nantes | 18.9 % |
| RC Lens | 58.86 % |
| Draw | 25.32 % |
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Nantes vs RC Lens H2H Stats
Over the most recent 10 head to head games between these teams, Nantes have got the victory 3 times and RC Lens have won on 5 occasion. In the last match between them, Nantes won 3-1.
| Head-to-Head (Last 10 Matches) | |
|---|---|
| Nantes | 3 |
| Draw | 2 |
| RC Lens | 5 |
Nantes Vs RC Lens Performance stats
Editorial Prediction:
The stage is set for an intriguing face-off between Nantes and RC Lens at the illustrious Stade de la Beaujoire in France, come Saturday, December 6, 2025. As the clock ticks down to the match, fans eagerly wonder which team will emerge triumphant. Could Nantes leverage their home advantage, or will RC Lens maintain their superior record against Nantes?
A glance at past encounters provides some insights. In their last three meetings, RC Lens has shown dominance with two wins, while Nantes has one victory etched in their favor. Notably, Nantes clinched a 3-1 win in their most recent clash, which took place on February 23, 2025. However, can they replicate such performance this Saturday?
Momentum leading up to the game offers mixed narratives. Nantes is coming off a 1-1 draw against Lorient, whereas RC Lens managed a 1-0 triumph over RC Strasbourg. With Nantes currently occupying the 15th spot in the domestic league standings, compared to RC Lens's robust 3rd position, how will these dynamics influence the match outcome?
Player performance will be crucial: For Nantes, M. Abline is the one to watch, having netted 2 goals this season. To counter this, RC Lens will undoubtedly rely on A. Thomasson's creative prowess, given his tally of 4 assists. Furthermore, noteworthy player ratings reveal Nantes's top contributors as Anthony Lopes (7.18), Chidozie Awaziem (7.06), and Junior Mwanga (7.04). Meanwhile, RC Lens showcases Samson Baidoo (7.33), Robin Risser (7.25), and Ismaelo Ganiou (7.2). How will these players impact the match's outcome?
Possession and set-piece statistics are telling: Nantes averages a possession percentage of 43.85%, slightly behind RC Lens's 46.38%. In terms of corners, Nantes records an average of 3.54 per match, whereas RC Lens averages 5.69. What does this suggest about the potential gameplay strategies?
Discipline-wise, Nantes has accumulated 21 yellow cards with no reds, and RC Lens has amassed 29 yellows, without any red cards either. This might imply a hard-fought yet controlled contest. Given these insights, RC Lens appears to have a slight edge over Nantes, but as we've seen in past matches, anything can happen on the day. The narrative, stats, and form favor RC Lens for the win, unless the home team seeks to defy expectations.
Nantes vs RC Lens Best Odds For The Match
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Nantes vs RC Lens Past H2H Matches
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Nantes Last Match Played stats
Olympique Lyonnais vs Nantes
Final Score :3 - 0
| (H) | Match overview | (A) |
|---|---|---|
| 72% | Ball possession | 28% |
| 2.35 | Expected goals | 0.86 |
| 4 | Big chances | 1 |
| 20 | Total shots | 6 |
| 2 | Goalkeeper saves | 4 |
| 7 | Corner kicks | 0 |
| 14 | Fouls | 9 |
| 612 | Passes | 243 |
| 12 | Tackles | 9 |
| 9 | Free kicks | 14 |
| 1 | Yellow cards | 2 |
| 0 | Red cards | 1 |
| (H) | Shots | (A) |
| 20 | Total shots | 6 |
| 8 | Shots on target | 2 |
| 1 | Hit woodwork | 0 |
| 10 | Shots off target | 4 |
| 2 | Blocked shots | 0 |
| 15 | Shots inside box | 5 |
| 5 | Shots outside box | 1 |
| (H) | Attack | (A) |
| 1 | Big chances scored | 0 |
| 3 | Big chances missed | 1 |
| 4 | Through balls | 0 |
| 45 | Touches in penalty area | 10 |
| 2 | Fouled in final third | 0 |
| 2 | Offsides | 1 |
| (H) | Passes | (A) |
| 553 | Accurate passes | 175 |
| 7 | Throw-ins | 23 |
| 75 | Final third entries | 24 |
| 168/207 (81%) | Final third phase | 22/42 (52%) |
| 24/35 (69%) | Long balls | 29/66 (44%) |
| 7/36 (19%) | Crosses | 1/3 (33%) |
| (H) | Duels | (A) |
| 49% | Duels | 51% |
| 6 | Dispossessed | 5 |
| 22/47 (47%) | Ground duels | 25/47 (53%) |
| 11/21 (52%) | Aerial duels | 10/21 (48%) |
| 1/4 (25%) | Dribbles | 4/11 (36%) |
| (H) | Defending | (A) |
| 42% | Tackles won | 67% |
| 12 | Total tackles | 9 |
| 8 | Interceptions | 4 |
| 51 | Recoveries | 39 |
| 10 | Clearances | 28 |
| 1 | Errors lead to a shot | 0 |
| (H) | Goalkeeping | (A) |
| 2 | Total saves | 4 |
| 0.12 | Goals prevented | 0.29 |
| 0 | Big saves | 1 |
| 1 | High claims | 3 |
| 5 | Goal kicks | 10 |
RC Lens Last Match Played stats
Angers vs RC Lens
Final Score :1 - 2
| (H) | Match overview | (A) |
|---|---|---|
| 45% | Ball possession | 55% |
| 1.16 | Expected goals | 2.05 |
| 3 | Big chances | 3 |
| 7 | Total shots | 17 |
| 4 | Goalkeeper saves | 4 |
| 2 | Corner kicks | 8 |
| 7 | Fouls | 11 |
| 425 | Passes | 514 |
| 26 | Tackles | 25 |
| 11 | Free kicks | 7 |
| 1 | Yellow cards | 1 |
| (H) | Shots | (A) |
| 7 | Total shots | 17 |
| 5 | Shots on target | 6 |
| 0 | Hit woodwork | 2 |
| 2 | Shots off target | 10 |
| 0 | Blocked shots | 1 |
| 5 | Shots inside box | 11 |
| 2 | Shots outside box | 6 |
| (H) | Attack | (A) |
| 1 | Big chances scored | 0 |
| 2 | Big chances missed | 3 |
| 12 | Touches in penalty area | 27 |
| 0 | Fouled in final third | 2 |
| 5 | Offsides | 2 |
| (H) | Passes | (A) |
| 330 | Accurate passes | 440 |
| 20 | Throw-ins | 20 |
| 26 | Final third entries | 62 |
| 35/52 (67%) | Final third phase | 106/148 (72%) |
| 18/48 (38%) | Long balls | 23/39 (59%) |
| 2/10 (20%) | Crosses | 9/26 (35%) |
| (H) | Duels | (A) |
| 52% | Duels | 48% |
| 12 | Dispossessed | 16 |
| 44/85 (52%) | Ground duels | 41/85 (48%) |
| 14/27 (52%) | Aerial duels | 13/27 (48%) |
| 8/21 (38%) | Dribbles | 9/19 (47%) |
| (H) | Defending | (A) |
| 69% | Tackles won | 64% |
| 26 | Total tackles | 25 |
| 15 | Interceptions | 19 |
| 52 | Recoveries | 62 |
| 27 | Clearances | 13 |
| (H) | Goalkeeping | (A) |
| 4 | Total saves | 4 |
| -0.29 | Goals prevented | 0.18 |
| 1 | Big saves | 0 |
| 0 | High claims | 1 |
| 12 | Goal kicks | 4 |
Nantes Vs RC Lens Season Stats
| Nantes | Performance Summary | RC Lens |
|---|---|---|
| 14 | Matches | 14 |
| 12 | Goals Scored | 24 |
| 22 | Goals Conceded | 12 |
| 0.86 | Goals per Game | 1.71 |
| 1.57 | Goals Conceded per Game | 0.86 |
| 2.43 | Shots on Target per Game | 5.14 |
| 1.64 | Big Chances per Game | 3.79 |
| 42.71% | Ball Possession | 47.00% |
| 2 | Clean Sheets | 4 |
| 14.71 | Tackles per Game | 19.07 |
| 2 | Penalty Goals Conceded | 2 |
| 11.79 | Fouls per Game | 12.86 |
| 1 | Offsides per Game | 2.14 |
| 9.36 | Goal Kicks per Game | 6.71 |
| 19.36 | Throw-ins per Game | 15.93 |
| 1.64 | Yellow Cards per Game | 2.14 |
| 1 | Red Cards | 3 |
Ligue 1 25/26 Standings
| POS | TEAM | MP | W | L | D | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 31 | |
| 2 | 14 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 30 | |
| 3 | 15 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 29 | |
| 4 | 15 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 29 | |
| 5 | 14 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 24 | |
| 6 | 14 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 24 | |
| 7 | 15 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 23 | |
| 8 | 14 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 22 | |
| 9 | 15 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 19 | |
| 10 | 14 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 17 | |
| 11 | 14 | 5 | 7 | 2 | 17 | |
| 12 | 14 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 16 | |
| 13 | 14 | 4 | 7 | 3 | 15 | |
| 14 | 14 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 14 | |
| 15 | 14 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 14 | |
| 16 | 14 | 2 | 7 | 5 | 11 | |
| 17 | 14 | 3 | 9 | 2 | 11 | |
| 18 | 14 | 2 | 9 | 3 | 9 |
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