Lens vs Nice: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 22 May

Betiball's prediction for Lens vs Nice on 22 May 2026 (kick-off: 12:00) 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.

Prediction Match Centre

Lens vs Nice: Starting Lineups Time : 22/05/2026 12:00

Lens
3 - 1
Finished
Nice
90+3' event Matthieu Udol
78' event Abdallah Sima
77' event Florian Sotoca / Florian Thauvin
65' event Abdallah Sima / Odsonne Edouard
64' event Wesley Said / Allan Saint-Maximin
42' event Odsonne Edouard
36' event Saud Abdulhamid
25' event Florian Thauvin
event 90+2' Morgan Sanson
event 85' Kojo Peprah Oppong
event 79' Kevin Carlos Omoruyi Benjamin / Melvin Bard
event 79' Tom Louchet / Dante Bonfim Costa
event 67' Ali Abdi / Sofiane Diop
event 67' Morgan Sanson / Djibril Coulibaly
event 66' Kail Boudache / Mohamed Ali-Cho
event 45+3' Djibril Coulibaly
90+3' event Matthieu Udol
event 90+2' Morgan Sanson
78' event Abdallah Sima
event 85' Kojo Peprah Oppong
77' event Florian Sotoca / Florian Thauvin
event 79' Kevin Carlos Omoruyi Benjamin / Melvin Bard
65' event Abdallah Sima / Odsonne Edouard
event 79' Tom Louchet / Dante Bonfim Costa
64' event Wesley Said / Allan Saint-Maximin
event 67' Ali Abdi / Sofiane Diop
42' event Odsonne Edouard
event 67' Morgan Sanson / Djibril Coulibaly
36' event Saud Abdulhamid
event 66' Kail Boudache / Mohamed Ali-Cho
25' event Florian Thauvin
event 45+3' Djibril Coulibaly
Lens Lens
Substitutions
#22 Wesley Said
#19 Abdallah Sima
#7 Florian Sotoca
#16 Mathieu Gorgelin
#27 Fuka Arthur Masuaku
#2 Ruben Aguilar
#5 Andrija Bulatovic
#21 Amadou Haidara
#38 Rayan Fofana
Lens Lens Nice Nice
16Shots17
4Shots on Goal6
16Fouls12
9Corner Kick7
12Free kick16
3Offside0
2Yellow card2
1Aerial1
5Save0
17Successful Tackles11
9Interceptions8
14Long pass34
2Assist1
7Successful center5
8Shots off goal7
0Hit The Post2
4Blocked4
12Tackle10
7Dribbles3
14Throw-in30
294Passes418
68Attacks101
46Dangerous attacks35
7Corner Kicks(HT)4
2BigChances3
1BigChancesMissed3
10ShotsInsideBox12
6ShotsOutsideBox5
46DuelsWon39
1.24ExpectedGoals1.39
0.38xGSetPlay1.01
1.24xGNonPenalty1.39
1.73xGOT1.1
22Touches In Opposition Box18
23AccurateCrosses20
35GroundDuelsWon30
11AerialDuelsWon9
28Clearances22
Nice Nice
Substitutions
#32 Kail Boudache
#2 Ali Abdi
#8 Morgan Sanson
#20 Tom Louchet
#90 Kevin Carlos Omoruyi Benjamin
#80 Yehvann Diouf
#28 Abdulay Juma Bah
#24 Charles Vanhoutte
#47 Tiago Maria Antunes Gouveia
Commentary
90+3' Matthieu Udol - Lens receive a yellow card
90+2' Morgan Sanson - Nice receive a yellow card
85' Kojo Peprah Oppong - Nice receive a yellow card
79' Nice — substitution: Kevin Carlos Omoruyi Benjamin / Melvin Bard
79' Nice — substitution: Tom Louchet / Dante Bonfim Costa
78' Goal! Abdallah Sima - Lens
77' Lens — substitution: Florian Sotoca / Florian Thauvin
67' Nice — substitution: Ali Abdi / Sofiane Diop
67' Nice — substitution: Morgan Sanson / Djibril Coulibaly
66' Nice — substitution: Kail Boudache / Mohamed Ali-Cho
65' Lens — substitution: Abdallah Sima / Odsonne Edouard
64' Lens — substitution: Wesley Said / Allan Saint-Maximin
45+3' Goal! Djibril Coulibaly - Nice
42' Goal! Odsonne Edouard - Lens
36' Saud Abdulhamid - Lens receive a yellow card
25' Goal! Florian Thauvin - Lens

How We Build the Lens vs Nice Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Lens vs Nice on 22 May 2026 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 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.

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 standings and the form table to understand exactly where Lens and Nice sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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