Nice vs Lens: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 20 December

Nice

W D W W L

5th place in France Ligue 1

2-0

20/12/2023 16:00

Lens

L W L W D

7th place in France Ligue 1

France Ligue 1

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Nice vs Lens on 20 December 2023 (kick-off: 16:00) 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 December 20, 2023 at 16:00.
Nice are currently 5th with 55 points after 34 matches.
Lens sit 7th with 51 points from 34 matches.
Current model prediction leans green with a projected score of 1 - 1 and average coefficient 2.18.

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

16:00

2023-12-20

Nice vs Lens - Prediction & Odds

Nice

Lens

2023-12-20 16:00

STANDINGS UP TO 20/12/2023

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

01 Paris Saint Germain (PSG)	76	34	22	10	2	81	33	48
02 Monaco	67	34	20	7	7	68	42	26
03 Stade Brestois	61	34	17	10	7	53	34	19
04 Lille	59	34	16	11	7	52	34	18
05 Nice	55	34	15	10	9	40	29	11
06 Lyon	53	34	16	5	13	49	55	-6
07 Lens	51	34	14	9	11	45	37	8
08 Marseille	50	34	13	11	10	52	41	11
09 Reims	47	34	13	8	13	42	47	-5
10 Rennes	46	34	12	10	12	53	46	7
11 Toulouse	43	34	11	10	13	42	46	-4
12 Montpellier	41	34	10	12	12	43	48	-5
13 Strasbourg	39	34	10	9	15	38	50	-12
14 Nantes	33	34	9	6	19	30	55	-25
15 Le Havre	32	34	7	11	16	34	45	-11
16 Metz	29	34	8	5	21	35	58	-23
17 Lorient	29	34	7	8	19	43	66	-23
18 Clermont	25	34	5	10	19	26	60	-34

Head To Head

01/02/2023 16:00

Lens

0 - 1

Nice

FRA D1

29/12/2022 16:00

Nice

0 - 0

Lens

FRA D1

10/04/2022 11:05

Lens

3 - 0

Nice

FRA D1

22/12/2021 16:00

Nice

2 - 1

Lens

FRA D1

23/01/2021 11:59

Lens

0 - 1

Nice

FRA D1

23/08/2020 11:00

Nice

2 - 1

Lens

FRA D1

Lens

50%

Draw

17%

Nice

33%

Nice Last 6 matches

16/12/2023 11:59

Le Havre 3 - 1 Nice

FRA D1

10/12/2023 08:00

Nice 2 - 1 Reims

FRA D1

02/12/2023 16:00

Nantes 1 - 0 Nice

FRA D1

26/11/2023 08:00

Nice 1 - 0 Toulouse

FRA D1

10/11/2023 16:00

Montpellier 0 - 0 Nice

FRA D1

05/11/2023 15:45

Nice 2 - 0 Rennes

FRA D1

Win

50%

Draw

17%

Lost

33%

Last 6 matches Lens

16/12/2023 16:00

Lens 2 - 0 Reims

FRA D1

12/12/2023 13:45

Lens 2 - 1 Sevilla

UEFA CL

08/12/2023 16:00

Montpellier 0 - 0 Lens

FRA D1

02/12/2023 11:59

Lens 3 - 2 Lyon

FRA D1

29/11/2023 16:00

Arsenal 6 - 0 Lens

UEFA CL

25/11/2023 11:59

Clermont 0 - 3 Lens

FRA D1

Win

67%

Draw

17%

Lost

17%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues France Ligue 1

Played games

Nice

Lens

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

1.24

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.65

Scored

Avg. per game

1.59

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.06

Scored a goal

In last 6 home matches

YesNo

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 6 home matches

NoYes

6 (100%)0 (0%)

In last 17 home matches

YesNo

14 (82%)3 (18%)

In last 17 home matches

NoYes

15 (88%)2 (12%)

Nice

Recent matches

Lens

Under /Over

(59%)10 7(41%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(76%)13 4(24%)

Under /Over

(18%)3 14(82%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(29%)5 12(71%)

Under /Over

(29%)5 12(71%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(41%)7 10(59%)

/Yes

(35%)6 11(65%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(53%)9 8(47%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Nice

Lens

Shots

Nice

Total shots

14.65 avg / game

Blocked

58 total

Avg. 3.41

Lens

Total shots

16.82 avg / game

Blocked

69 total

Avg. 4.60

Nice Pass Lens

Total passes

8243

Avg. 485 / game

Accurate

87%

Ball possession

52%

Total passes

8194

Avg. 482 / game

Accurate

83%

Ball possession

52%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Nice

Played games

Lens

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.65

Clean sheets

0.35

5.76

Corners

100

5.88

17.53

298

Throw-ins

342

20.12

1.76

Offsides

1.88

2.24

GK saves

2.65

Nice

DISCIPLINARY

Lens

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.71

1.65

0.18

0.12

11.00

187

Fouls

214

12.59

16.59

282

Tackles

273

16.06

NEXT MATCHES

NEXT MATCHES

Paris Saint Germain (PSG)

How We Build the Nice vs Lens Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Nice vs Lens on 20 December 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.

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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