Lens vs. Nice Ligue 1 – Preview, Prediction and Lineups 16/03/2024 – Football News, Previews, Predictions, Transfers

Lens vs. Nice Ligue 1 Match Analysis

In a pivotal Ligue 1 encounter, Lens welcomes Nice to the Stade Bollaert-Delelis for what promises to be an intriguing battle on Saturday night.

Match Preview

Lens has shown improvement recently by defeating Brest and Lyon.

They have accumulated 42 points from their last 25 matches and secured two clean sheets in those games.

On the other hand, Nice is currently struggling, having lost four of their last five matches and facing difficulties in scoring goals.

Their last victory in Ligue 1 dates back to January 27th, indicating inconsistency in their performance.

Lens has faced Nice 32 times since 1994, with Lens winning 10 times, Nice winning eight times, and 14 draws between them.

Recent Form

• Lens: WWDLWW
• Nice: DLLDLL

Prediction: Lens 2-0 Nice

Lens has won four out of six home games, only losing to Monaco and PSG.

We predict Lens will secure a 2-0 victory, making it five wins out of seven.

Historically, matches between these two teams have been low-scoring, with no more than three goals in the last eighteen encounters across all competitions.

Given Nice’s recent struggles, we anticipate this trend will continue.

• Betting Tip: Under 3.5 Goals

Possible Lineups

Lens: (3-4-2-1)

Samba;

Medina, Danso, Gradit;

Aguilar, El Aynaoui, Mendy, Frankowski;

Pereira da Costa;

Sotoca, Wahi

Nice: (4-4-2)

Bulka;

Lotomba, Todibo, Dante, Bard;

Claude-Maurice, Rosario, Thuram;

Laborde, Moffi, Boga