Lens vs Nice: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 16 March

Lens
LWLWD
7th place in France Ligue 1
1
1-3
FT
16/03/2024 16:00
Nice
WDWWL
5th place in France Ligue 1
France Ligue 1
MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Lens vs Nice on 16 March 2024 (kick-off: 16:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Lens vs Nice preview before placing your bet.

  • Lens will face Nice in France Ligue 1 on March 16, 2024 at 16:00.
  • Lens are currently 7th with 51 points after 34 matches.
  • Nice sit 5th with 55 points from 34 matches.
  • Current model prediction leans green with a projected score of 1 - 1 and average coefficient 2.06.
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 %
1
X
2
Pred
Correct
Avg.g
Coef.
Score.
Live coef.
Weather
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16:00

2024-03-16

Lens vs Nice - Prediction & Odds

Lens
Lens
Nice
Nice
2024-03-16 16:00
44
29
27
1
1 - 1
1 - 1
2.25
2.06
FT
1-3 0-1
-
weather
11℃～12℃
STANDINGS UP TO 16/03/2024
Overall Table PTS
GP W D L GF GA +/-
01 Paris Saint Germain (PSG) Paris Saint Germain (PSG)
76 34 22 10 2 81 33 48
02 Monaco Monaco
67 34 20 7 7 68 42 26
03 Stade Brestois Stade Brestois
61 34 17 10 7 53 34 19
04 Lille Lille
59 34 16 11 7 52 34 18
05 Nice Nice
55 34 15 10 9 40 29 11
06 Lyon Lyon
53 34 16 5 13 49 55 -6
07 Lens Lens
51 34 14 9 11 45 37 8
08 Marseille Marseille
50 34 13 11 10 52 41 11
09 Reims Reims
47 34 13 8 13 42 47 -5
10 Rennes Rennes
46 34 12 10 12 53 46 7
11 Toulouse Toulouse
43 34 11 10 13 42 46 -4
12 Montpellier Montpellier
41 34 10 12 12 43 48 -5
13 Strasbourg Strasbourg
39 34 10 9 15 38 50 -12
14 Nantes Nantes
33 34 9 6 19 30 55 -25
15 Le Havre Le Havre
32 34 7 11 16 34 45 -11
16 Metz Metz
29 34 8 5 21 35 58 -23
17 Lorient Lorient
29 34 7 8 19 43 66 -23
18 Clermont Clermont
25 34 5 10 19 26 60 -34
Head To Head
20/12/2023 16:00
Nice Nice
2 - 0
Lens Lens
FRA D1
01/02/2023 16:00
Lens Lens
0 - 1
Nice Nice
FRA D1
29/12/2022 16:00
Nice Nice
0 - 0
Lens Lens
FRA D1
10/04/2022 11:05
Lens Lens
3 - 0
Nice Nice
FRA D1
22/12/2021 16:00
Nice Nice
2 - 1
Lens Lens
FRA D1
23/01/2021 11:59
Lens Lens
0 - 1
Nice Nice
FRA D1
Nice
3
50%
Draw
1
17%
Lens
2
33%
Lens Lens Last 6 matches
03/03/2024 15:45
Lyon 0 - 3 Lens
FRA D1
25/02/2024 08:00
Lens 2 - 3 Monaco
FRA D1
22/02/2024 13:45
SC Freiburg 2 - 2 Lens
UEFA EL
18/02/2024 12:05
Reims 1 - 1 Lens
FRA D1
15/02/2024 16:00
Lens 0 - 0 SC Freiburg
UEFA EL
10/02/2024 11:59
Lens 3 - 1 Strasbourg
FRA D1
Win
33%
Draw
50%
Lost
17%
Last 6 matches Nice Nice
08/03/2024 16:00
Nice 1 - 2 Montpellier
FRA D1
03/03/2024 08:00
Toulouse 2 - 1 Nice
FRA D1
25/02/2024 10:00
Nice 0 - 0 Clermont
FRA D1
16/02/2024 16:00
Lyon 1 - 0 Nice
FRA D1
11/02/2024 15:45
Nice 2 - 3 Monaco
FRA D1
07/02/2024 15:30
Montpellier 1 - 4 Nice
FRAC
Win
17%
Draw
17%
Lost
67%
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
Lens
Lens
34
 Nice
Nice
34
Goals
Scored
20
Avg. per game
0.59
Conceded
18
Avg. per game
0.53
Scored
15
Avg. per game
0.44
Conceded
14
Avg. per game
0.41
Scored a goal
In last 6 matches
YesNo
3 (50%)3 (50%)
In last 6 matches
NoYes
6 (100%)0 (0%)
In last 34 matches
YesNo
17 (50%)17 (50%)
In last 34 matches
NoYes
15 (44%)19 (56%)
Lens

Lens

Recent matches

Nice

Nice

Under /Over

(74%)25 9(26%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(56%)19 15(44%)

Under /Over

(26%)9 25(74%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(21%)7 27(79%)

Under /Over

(44%)15 19(56%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(38%)13 21(62%)

/Yes

(47%)16 18(53%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(41%)14 20(59%)
GOALS BY TIME PERIOD
Lens Lens
Nice Nice
Shots
Lens
Lens
Total shots
14.71 avg / game
Blocked
118 total
Avg. 3.81
Nice
Nice
Total shots
13.56 avg / game
Blocked
116 total
Avg. 3.52
Lens Lens Pass Nice Nice
Total passes
16452
Avg. 484 / game
Accurate
83%
Ball possession
53%
Total passes
16975
Avg. 499 / game
Accurate
86%
Ball possession
53%
TOTAL ATTACKS
Lens
Lens
3750
Avg. 110.29 / game
 Nice
Nice
3463
Avg. 101.85 / game
DANGEROUS ATTACKS
Lens
Lens
1738
Avg. 51.12 / game
 Nice
Nice
1476
Avg. 43.41 / game
OTHERS
Lens
Lens
34
Played games
Nice
Nice
34
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
0.41
14
Clean sheets
17
0.50
5.18
176
Corners
184
5.41
18.68
635
Throw-ins
585
17.21
2.18
74
Offsides
52
1.53
3.03
103
GK saves
77
2.26
Lens
Lens
DISCIPLINARY
Nice
Nice
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
2.24
76
Yellow card
62
1.82
0.12
4
Red card
4
0.12
13.06
444
Fouls
400
11.76
16.56
563
Tackles
537
15.79
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How We Build the Lens vs Nice Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Lens vs Nice on 16 March 2024 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 Nice 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 Nice'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 Nice sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

Betiball.com publishes a weekly prediction accuracy review so you can verify our historical hit rate across 1x2, Over/Under, and BTTS markets. We do not hide results that went against our tip — full transparency on model performance is a core part of how Betiball.com operates. Our France Ligue 1 predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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