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Nimes vs Lens

27 September 2020 at 14:00Stade des Costières, Nîmes
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Nimes

11
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Lens

Referee: F. Schneider

Match Summary

Nimes and Lens drew 1:1. The match was played in Ligue 1 2020.

Rivalry since 2012

Nimes vs Lens Head to Head Results· 12

Nimes and Lens have met 12 times — Nimes won 5, Lens won 6, with 1 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2012. Lens leads the head-to-head with 6 victories from 12 meetings. A combined 36 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 3.00 per match (19 for the home side, 17 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 7 matches (58%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 8 games (67%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 4–2 in 2016.

5
wins
Drawn
1
·
6
wins
Total goals
36 · 3.0/match
Both scored
7/12 · 58%
Over 2.5
8/12 · 67%

Recent Meetings

25/04/21Ligue 1
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29/10/19Coupe de la Ligue
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12/01/18Ligue 2
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04/08/17Ligue 2
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21/01/17Ligue 2
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15/08/16Ligue 2
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22/04/16Ligue 2
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30/11/15Ligue 2
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22/03/14Ligue 2
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19/10/13Ligue 2
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Highest-scoring game: 42 v 2016

Recent Form

WWonDDrawnLLost

In their last 6 matches, Nimes have recorded 3 wins, 0 draws and 3 defeats. Lens show 1 win, 0 draws and 0 losses from their last 1 outings.

Nimes

LLLWWW

Betting Odds & Historical Data

Opening pre-match odds recorded for this fixture at the time it was played. These are historical figures for analytical reference only and do not reflect any current market.

Historical data only — not for betting

This data is sourced from football-data.co.uk and covers historical match results and pre-match odds. These figures do not represent current or live odds and cannot be used for placing bets. Betting is not possible on this website. Provided for analytical and research purposes only.

Goals in This Fixture

How many goals these two teams typically produce when they meet, based on their historical encounters.

2.5

Average goals per game

50%

Games with 3+ goals

100%

Both teams scored

Head-to-Head Record

Even record

Historical results between these two teams — showing who has dominated this fixture and whether the current odds reflect that pattern.

0
wins
draws
1
2 meetings
1
wins

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (0%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (35%) — the odds may underestimate Lens.

Historical results between these two teams. Bold odds show which outcome was backed by the market — compare against the actual result to assess predictability of this fixture over time.

25 Apr 202120/211.71/3.71/5.24
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27 Sept 202020/212.66/3.31/2.72
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Market Summary

Margin: 4.6%

Implied win probabilities calculated from pre-match odds across multiple sources. A higher percentage means the market considered that outcome more likely. Compare these against your own assessment to spot potential value.

Implied Probability

Home 37.6%Draw 30.2%Away 36.8%

Odds Range

1X2
Min2.603.302.70
Max2.763.332.75
Over 2.5: 50.0%Under 2.5: 55.6%
Market favourite: · Even contest

Market Consensus

Professional markets (sharp bookmakers) reflect sharp money and are harder to beat. Public markets are softer. When the two disagree significantly (highlighted in amber), it may indicate a mispriced line worth investigating.

1X2
Professional market35.1%29.1%35.9%
Public market36.6%28.8%34.6%
Δ1.5%0.2%1.3%

Nimes vs Lens — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Draw
Result vs. Market: Nimes (38%)

Result differed from market prediction

Match Statistics

Actual in-game statistics recorded for this match. Shots on target is a strong indicator of attacking pressure and correlates well with expected goals.

NimesHalf-time:01Lens
13Shots15
4Shots on target6

Home Record / Away Record

Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.

Home Record: Nimes

W 31D 22L 51
Over 2.556
Goals scored126

Away Record: Lens

W 345D 258L 276
Over 2.543
Goals scored1118

Data: football-data.co.uk

Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 14 May 2026