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Nice vs Lens

2 May 2026 at 20:05Allianz Riviera, Nice
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Nice

11
Away

Lens

Referee: Thomas Leonard

Match Events

Kick Off
Half Time
M. ChoI. Jansson
71′
M. SansonS. Abdul Samed
71′
77′
O. EdouardA. Sima
84′
86′
F. ThauvinR. Aguilar
H. BoudaouiC. Vanhoutte
90+1′
S. DiopKevin
90+1′
Full Time

Match Statistics

Nice had 46% possession against Lens's 54%. Nice registered 9 shots (2 on target) while Lens managed 16 (4 on target). Corner kicks: 7–8. Fouls committed: 11–10.

Shots on Goal
2
4
Shots Off Goal
2
6
Total Shots
9
16
Blocked Shots
5
6
Shots inside the Box
7
6
Shots outside the Box
2
10
Fouls
11
10
Corner Kicks
7
8
Offsides
2
1
Ball Possession
46%
54%
Yellow Cards
2
3
Red Cards
0
1
Goalkeeper Saves
3
1
Total Passes
390
468
Accurate Passes
328
400
Pass Accuracy
84%
85%
Expected Goals (xG)
1.07
1.53
Goals Prevented (xGP)
-0.20
-0.20

Match Summary

Nice and Lens drew 1:1. The match was played in Ligue 1 2025. Goals were scored by A. Saint-Maximin 60′, A. Abdi 84′. 5 yellow cards were shown, 1 red card. Nice had 46% possession while Lens held 54%. Nice had 9 shots (2 on target) compared to 16 (4 on target) for Lens. Expected goals: Nice 1.07 — Lens 1.53. Nice made 5 substitutions, Lens made 2.

Rivalry since 2010

Nice vs Lens Head to Head Results· 16

8
wins
Drawn
3
·
5
wins
Total goals
31 · 1.9/match
Both scored
5/16 · 31%
Over 2.5
6/16 · 38%

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Recent Form

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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

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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.

Nice5wins
3draws10 meetings
Lens2wins

Goals in This Fixture

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

1.9

Average goals per game

30%

Games with 3+ goals

30%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (60%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (24%) — the odds may underestimate Nice.

Market Summary

Margin: 6.0%

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 25.0%Draw 23.8%Away 57.1%

Odds Range

1X2
Min4.004.201.75
Max4.004.201.75
Over 2.5: 63.7%Under 2.5: 42.0%
Market favourite:Lens · Moderate favourite

Result vs. Market

Draw
Result vs. Market: Lens (57%)

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.

NiceHalf-time:00Lens
9Shots16
2Shots on target4

Head-to-Head History

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.

2 May 202625/264.00/4.20/1.75
14 Dec 202525/261.48/4.61/6.37
8 Feb 202524/252.35/3.37/3.03
28 Sept 202424/252.06/3.41/3.73
16 Mar 202423/242.00/3.44/3.92
20 Dec 202323/242.30/3.20/3.27
1 Feb 202322/231.74/3.49/5.44
29 Dec 202222/233.18/3.02/2.51
10 Apr 202221/222.33/3.42/3.10
22 Dec 202121/222.11/3.43/3.61

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: Nice

W 358D 295L 350
Over 2.542
Goals scored1152

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: 12 May 2026