Lens vs Nantes: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 19 February

Lens

W W W W W

2nd place in France Ligue 1

3 - 1

19/02/2023 12:05

Nantes

L L D L L

16th place in France Ligue 1

France Ligue 1

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Lens vs Nantes on 19 February 2023 (kick-off: 12:05) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Lens vs Nantes preview before placing your bet.

Lens are currently 2nd with 84 points after 38 matches.
Nantes sit 16th with 36 points from 38 matches.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

STANDINGS UP TO 19/02/2023

Overall Table	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Paris Saint Germain (PSG)	85	38	27	4	7	89	40	49
02 Lens	84	38	25	9	4	68	29	39
03 Marseille	73	38	22	7	9	67	40	27
04 Rennes	68	38	21	5	12	69	39	30
05 Lille	67	38	19	10	9	65	44	21
06 Monaco	65	38	19	8	11	70	58	12
07 Lyon	62	38	18	8	12	65	47	18
08 Clermont	59	38	17	8	13	45	49	-4
09 Nice	58	38	15	13	10	48	37	11
10 Lorient	55	38	15	10	13	52	53	-1
11 Reims	51	38	12	15	11	45	45	0
12 Montpellier	50	38	15	5	18	65	62	3
13 Toulouse	48	38	13	9	16	51	57	-6
14 Stade Brestois	44	38	11	11	16	44	54	-10
15 Strasbourg	40	38	9	13	16	51	59	-8
16 Nantes	36	38	7	15	16	37	55	-18
17 AJ Auxerre	35	38	8	11	19	35	63	-28
18 Ajaccio	26	38	7	5	26	23	74	-51
19 Troyes	24	38	4	12	22	45	81	-36
20 Angers	18	38	4	6	28	33	81	-48

Lens Last 6 matches

02/08/2026 01:00

Lens 3 - 1 Villarreal International Club Friendly

29/07/2026 03:00

Lens 0 - 0 FC Famalicao International Club Friendly

29/07/2026 00:00

Crystal Palace 0 - 3 Lens International Club Friendly

25/07/2026 17:00

Lens 2 - 2 Charleroi International Club Friendly

18/07/2026 17:00

Lens 4 - 1 Boulogne International Club Friendly

23/05/2026 02:00

Lens 3 - 1 Nice France Cup

Win

67%

Draw

33%

Lost

Last 6 matches Nantes

31/07/2026 23:00

Nantes 5 - 1 Al-Wakra International Club Friendly

25/07/2026 22:00

Le Mans 1 - 0 Nantes International Club Friendly

22/07/2026 22:30

Nantes 1 - 1 La Roche VF International Club Friendly

18/07/2026 22:00

Lorient 1 - 0 Nantes International Club Friendly

12/07/2026 01:00

Fleury Merogis U.S. 0 - 5 Nantes International Club Friendly

09/05/2026 01:45

Lens 1 - 0 Nantes France Ligue 1

Win

33%

Draw

17%

Lost

50%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues France Ligue 1

Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games

Goals

Scored

256

Avg. per game

0.90

Conceded

170

Avg. per game

0.59

Scored

176

Avg. per game

0.63

Conceded

232

Avg. per game

0.83

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 286 matches

YesNo

179 (63%)107 (37%)

In last 286 matches

NoYes

130 (47%)148 (53%)

Lens

Recent matches

Nantes

Under /Over

(87%)39 6(13%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(69%)31 14(31%)

Under /Over

(49%)22 23(51%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(36%)16 29(64%)

Under /Over

(56%)25 20(44%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(38%)17 28(62%)

/Yes

(58%)26 19(42%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(49%)22 23(51%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Lens

Nantes

Shots

Lens

Total shots

13.96 avg / game

Blocked

677 total

Avg. 3.33

Nantes

Total shots

10.97 avg / game

Blocked

594 total

Avg. 2.94

Lens Pass Nantes

Total passes

111346

Avg. 480 / game

Accurate

84%

Ball possession

53%

Total passes

88895

Avg. 388 / game

Accurate

79%

Ball possession

44%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Lens

286

Played games

Nantes

278

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.31

Clean sheets

0.22

4.86

1389

Corners

1260

4.53

14.77

4224

Throw-ins

4538

16.32

1.59

454

Offsides

323

1.16

2.30

659

GK saves

736

2.65

Lens

DISCIPLINARY

Nantes

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.83

523

466

1.68

0.12

0.08

10.85

3102

Fouls

3058

11.00

12.20

3490

Tackles

3783

13.61

NEXT MATCHES

08/16

Lens

Paris Saint Germain (PSG)

NEXT MATCHES

How We Build the Lens vs Nantes Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Lens vs Nantes on 19 February 2023 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this France Ligue 1 fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Lens vs Nantes Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Lens's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Nantes's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

France Ligue 1 Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live France Ligue 1 standings and the France Ligue 1 form table to understand exactly where Lens and Nantes sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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