Nantes and Lens will face each other in a Ligue 1 game in France on Saturday, February 03th, 2024, at 20:00h (UTC), check the Nantes vs Lens betting tip 2023/2024 to win with your bets.
Stadium and City where Nantes vs Lens will occur
The game will be played in the Stade de la Beaujoire – Louis Fonteneau stadium, in the city of Nantes, with a capacity for 37473 spectators, that will try to help the team achieve a positive result.
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Introduction to the Nantes vs Lens betting tip 2023/2024
The Ligue 1 has had fewer goals than the previous season. Last season the tournament had an average of 2.81 goals scored per match, while now the competition has an average of 2.51 goals per match played.
Nantes last match
Nantes come from a draw in the last match. The game against Reims, valid for the Ligue 1, ended with a 0-0. The team coached by J. Gourvennec lined up in the last match with a 4-3-3 formation.
A very balanced game was expected, so a draw was somewhat anticipated, with odds around 3.40.
Nantes performance was certainly not typical of a top team, but some players still left a good mark on the match. Tino Kadewere, with an excellent sense of position and a precise foot, was one of the best players, and he gave a big contribution to the team to leave the field undefeated.
Lens last match
On the other hand, the visiting team arrives at this match after a victory in the last round. In a dispute valid for Ligue 1, Lens, who used a 5-3-2 formation, faced the Toulouse team with a final score of 0-2.
Before the kick-off, the home win had odds of 2.05, which explains why it was considered to be a fairly close match.
Nantes vs Lens h2h
Lens was in 14th place in the Ligue 1 while Nantes was in 7th place, the last time these teams faced each other. Lens team entered the field with the 3-4-2-1 formation, the same tactic Nantes used in the match.
The last time these teams met was for a Ligue 1 match, on 28-10-2023, referring to the 2023/2024 season, which ended with a 4-0 win for Lens.
The performance of the Lens team in their five recent games to date has been relatively good, unlike the Nantes team.
In charge of this football game will be F. Batta, while A. Auger and M. Berchebru will assist him.
Nantes
Ligue 1 leaderboard now
With 19 points, 5 wins, 10 losses 4 draws, and a negative balance, Nantes enters this game in 13th place in the Ligue 1.
In the 20th round, the team has the same score as opposed to Montpellier who places just above in 12th place.
Nantes analysis
At the end of matchday 19 we see that Nantes conceded more goals than they scored, with 30 goals conceded and 20 scored.
Nantes, with a ball possession of 47.79% per game on average, is not the team that imposes its game, and rather prefers a tactic devoted to waiting and counterattacks. However, in the match against Lens of 2023/2024 they will have to do something more, try to maintain possession of the ball and attack the opponent’s goal with more continuity.
Best goalscorer from Nantes
If we want to highlight a player from the team’s attack at this stage, we have to name Mostafa Mohamed. The Attacker scored 6 goals in the current season, helping Nantes to achieve victory in several disputes.
It should also be noted that 2 of the goals scored by the player were from the penalty spot.
Historical data Nantes
With 8 titles won in the history of the tournament, Nantes team is one of the competition’s leading names. The record of the team will impact the final outcome of the match and it will not be the first time the team has managed to impress their opponents with a win at a time when they are in bad shape.
Lens
Ligue 1 leaderboard now
Lens arrives in this game with 29 points, and in 8th place in the Ligue 1, having won 8 games in total and lost 6 times, making a total of 5 draws.
In the 20th round, the team has the same number of points when compared to Olympique Marseille team who occupies position 7.
Lens analysis
Lens shows a very satisfactory ratio of goals scored to goals conceded. The team after 19 games has only conceded goals on 19 occasions, and has scored in 23.
As we approach the Regular Season, Lens is gearing up for another gripping match. In the opening game, the team managed 5.11 shots on target, offering a glimpse into their offensive capabilities.
Lens is a more offensive team than Nantes, having 2120 attacks vs. 1868 from Nantes, having scored 23 times, in comparison, Nantes converted into goal 20 times.
Best goalscorer from Lens
At the individual level in the team’s offensive line, we have to highlight Wesley Saïd. With 4 goals on his own, the Attacker has been instrumental in helping the Lens team achieving several victories this season.
Bet suggestions for this game:
Goals Top Betting Tips
It can also be interesting to bet on who will score in this match. The featured player of Nantes is Mostafa Mohamed, who has already scored 6 goals in the competition. On the other hand, the leading scorer of Lens is Wesley Saïd, he has scored in 4 opportunities.
Lens has conceded 11 away goals in 10 away matches. Here the recommended bet will be that Lens will have a clean sheet, remember that the last time these teams met the score was 4-0, something to take into consideration.
Between 75-90 minutes is a good time to bet as some study have shown this to be the time where most goals occur.
Bets on the under 2.5 goals market is an alternative because adding the goals scored at home by Nantes 1.4 and the average conceding goals of the visiting team Lens 0.9 does not exceed the average of 3 goals, suggesting a good entry in this market.
Currently, at Bet365, the odds for the Total Goals Under 2.5 market are quoted at 1.75.
Corners Top Betting Tips
Something to explore in order to get favorable betting results is noting the average of 5.32 corners per game which one can get by combining the number of corners of both teams.
Cards Top Betting Tips
Highly disciplined, the teams have an average of only 4.11 yellow cards per match, when added together. In other words, the ‘Under 4.5 cards’ option looks like a great alternative for bettors.
On the Lens side, we know that it is a more aggressive team having received the red card 4 time this season, very different from Nantes who only saw the red card 3 times. Both the red and yellow cards market can be a good bet.
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Nantes vs Lens betting tip 2023/2024: FAQ
The match will be played on February 03th, 2024, Saturday.
The match will take place at the Stade de la Beaujoire – Louis Fonteneau stadium in Nantes.
The last time these teams faced each other was in Ligue 1 match, referring to the 2023/2024 season, and ended with a 4-0 result for Lens.
For this match, the probability indicates that the net is more likely to swing between 75-90 minutes.
The bookmaker with the best odds for this match is Bet365.
When analyzing football matches, it’s important to consider a variety of factors such as team form, injuries and suspensions, head-to-head records, home and away form, and tactical matchups. You can find all this information and more on Betarena. You should also take into account any external factors such as weather conditions, the importance of the match, and team motivation.
Yes, statistics can be a useful tool when analyzing football matches for betting purposes. At Betarena, we provide access to a wealth of statistical information such as team and player form, goals scored and conceded, possession percentage, shots on target, and corner kicks. However, it’s important to not rely solely on statistics and to also consider the subjective factors mentioned earlier.
