Nice vs Lens: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 02 May

Nice
DDDDL
16th place in France Ligue 1
2
1-1
FT
02/05/2026 15:05
Lens
WDDWL
2nd place in France Ligue 1
France Ligue 1
MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Nice vs Lens on 02 May 2026 (kick-off: 15:05) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Nice vs Lens preview before placing your bet.

  • Nice will face Lens in France Ligue 1 on May 2, 2026 at 15:05.
  • Nice are currently 16th with 32 points after 34 matches.
  • Lens sit 2nd with 70 points from 34 matches.
  • Current model prediction leans green with a projected score of 2 - 1 and average coefficient 1.65.
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
favorite match
15:05

2026-05-02

Nice vs Lens - Prediction & Odds

Nice
Nice
Lens
Lens
2026-05-02 15:05
23
23
54
2
2 - 1
2 - 1
3.00
1.65
FT
1-1 0-0
-
weather
16℃～17℃
STANDINGS UP TO 02/05/2026
Overall Table PTS
GP W D L GF GA +/-
01 Paris Saint Germain (PSG) Paris Saint Germain (PSG)
76 34 24 4 6 74 29 45
02 Lens Lens
70 34 22 4 8 66 35 31
03 Lille Lille
61 34 18 7 9 52 37 15
04 Lyon Lyon
60 34 18 6 10 53 40 13
05 Marseille Marseille
59 34 18 5 11 63 45 18
06 Rennes Rennes
59 34 17 8 9 59 50 9
07 Monaco Monaco
54 34 16 6 12 60 54 6
08 Strasbourg Strasbourg
53 34 15 8 11 58 47 11
09 Lorient Lorient
45 34 11 12 11 48 51 -3
10 Toulouse Toulouse
44 33 12 8 13 47 46 1
11 Paris FC Paris FC
44 34 11 11 12 47 50 -3
12 Stade Brestois Stade Brestois
39 34 10 9 15 43 55 -12
13 Angers Angers
36 34 9 9 16 29 48 -19
14 Le Havre Le Havre
35 34 7 14 13 32 44 -12
15 AJ Auxerre AJ Auxerre
34 34 8 10 16 34 44 -10
16 Nice Nice
32 34 7 11 16 37 60 -23
17 Nantes Nantes
23 33 5 8 20 29 52 -23
18 Metz Metz
17 34 3 8 23 32 76 -44
Head To Head
14/12/2025 12:15
Lens Lens
2 - 0
Nice Nice
FRA D1
08/02/2025 12:00
Nice Nice
2 - 0
Lens Lens
FRA D1
28/09/2024 11:00
Lens Lens
0 - 0
Nice Nice
FRA D1
16/03/2024 16:00
Lens Lens
1 - 3
Nice Nice
FRA D1
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
Lens
3
50%
Draw
1
17%
Nice
2
33%
Nice Nice Last 6 matches
26/04/2026 14:45
Marseille 1 - 1 Nice
FRA D1
22/04/2026 15:00
Strasbourg 0 - 2 Nice
FRAC
18/04/2026 15:05
Lille 0 - 0 Nice
FRA D1
12/04/2026 11:15
Nice 1 - 1 Le Havre
FRA D1
04/04/2026 11:00
Strasbourg 3 - 1 Nice
FRA D1
21/03/2026 16:00
Nice 0 - 4 Paris Saint Germain (PSG)
FRA D1
Win
17%
Draw
50%
Lost
33%
Last 6 matches Lens Lens
24/04/2026 14:45
Stade Brestois 3 - 3 Lens
FRA D1
21/04/2026 15:10
Lens 4 - 1 Toulouse
FRAC
17/04/2026 14:45
Lens 3 - 2 Toulouse
FRA D1
11/04/2026 08:00
Lens 2 - 1 FC Rouen
INT CF
04/04/2026 15:05
Lille 3 - 0 Lens
FRA D1
20/03/2026 15:45
Lens 5 - 1 Angers
FRA D1
Win
67%
Draw
17%
Lost
17%
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
Nice
Nice
52
 Lens
Lens
40
Goals
Scored
30
Avg. per game
0.58
Conceded
42
Avg. per game
0.81
Scored
48
Avg. per game
1.20
Conceded
19
Avg. per game
0.48
Scored a goal
In last 6 matches
YesNo
2 (33%)4 (67%)
In last 6 matches
NoYes
5 (83%)1 (17%)
In last 52 matches
YesNo
22 (42%)30 (58%)
In last 52 matches
NoYes
31 (78%)9 (23%)
Nice

Nice

Recent matches

Lens

Lens

Under /Over

(78%)35 10(22%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(85%)34 6(15%)

Under /Over

(42%)19 26(58%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(45%)18 22(55%)

Under /Over

(36%)16 29(64%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(53%)21 19(47%)

/Yes

(60%)27 18(40%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(55%)22 18(45%)
GOALS BY TIME PERIOD
Nice Nice
Lens Lens
Shots
Nice
Nice
Total shots
11.50 avg / game
Blocked
166 total
Avg. 3.39
Lens
Lens
Total shots
16.18 avg / game
Blocked
133 total
Avg. 3.80
Nice Nice Pass Lens Lens
Total passes
21525
Avg. 414 / game
Accurate
82%
Ball possession
46%
Total passes
18366
Avg. 471 / game
Accurate
84%
Ball possession
53%
TOTAL ATTACKS
Nice
Nice
4638
Avg. 89.19 / game
 Lens
Lens
3708
Avg. 92.70 / game
DANGEROUS ATTACKS
Nice
Nice
1991
Avg. 38.29 / game
 Lens
Lens
2054
Avg. 51.35 / game
OTHERS
Nice
Nice
52
Played games
Lens
Lens
40
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
0.17
9
Clean sheets
13
0.33
5.37
279
Corners
251
6.28
17.73
922
Throw-ins
678
16.95
1.63
85
Offsides
76
1.90
3.10
161
GK saves
97
2.43
Nice
Nice
DISCIPLINARY
Lens
Lens
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
1.92
100
Yellow card
75
1.88
0.08
4
Red card
5
0.13
11.83
615
Fouls
506
12.65
9.54
496
Tackles
441
11.03
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How We Build the Nice vs Lens Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Nice vs Lens on 02 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 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.

Nice vs Lens Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Nice's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Lens'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 Nice and Lens 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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