Nantes vs Lens: match statistics
Nantes vs Lens: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Nantes played against Lens in Ligue 1 (France). The game was played on December 6, 2025. Final score: 1:2.
Recent form
Nantes has 0 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.40 points per game. Lens has 4 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss, with 2.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Nantes scores 0.86 goals per game and allows 1.57. Lens scores 1.71 and allows 0.86. Games in this league average 2.88 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 43% of Nantes's games and 50% of Lens's. The Over 2.5 rates are 36% and 64%, compared with league averages of 50% for BTTS and 52% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Lens has the higher season xG average, 1.51 to 1.01 per game. Nantes takes 9.9 shots per game, while Lens takes 13.4.
First-half and second-half trends
Nantes leads at halftime in 29% of its games and scores 0.36 goals per game after halftime. Lens leads at halftime in 43% and scores 0.86 after halftime.
When the teams score
Nantes's most productive scoring window is minutes 0-15 (3 goals). For Lens, it is minutes 31-45+ (5 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Ligue 1 games average 2.88 goals. Both teams score in 50% of games, and 52% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
There is not enough head-to-head history for a meaningful comparison.
Stats by half
Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Nantes | Lens | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 24% | 38% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.10 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.35 | 0.33 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Lens is 500% better for: last-5 form.
0.4 pts / game - Nantes · 2.4 pts / game - Lens
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Lens is 99% better for: goals scored per game.
0.86 goals / game - Nantes · 1.71 goals / game - Lens
Lens is 83% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.57 goals / game - Nantes · 0.86 goals / game - Lens
Nantes scores in 50% of games (7 of 14 meczów), while Lens keeps a clean sheet in 29% (4 of 14 meczów).
Lens scores in 71% of games (10 of 14 meczów), while Nantes keeps a clean sheet in 14% (2 of 14 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Nantes
Over / Under - Lens
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Lens is 21% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.36 pts / game - Nantes · 1.64 pts / game - Lens
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Nantes - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 29% of games and wins 14%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Allows 0.6 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Lens - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 43% of games and wins 71%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 1.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 2.2 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 20% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -7 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.20 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +4 | +2 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (3 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): -4 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (5 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Nantes
Lens
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Ligue 1).
Teams vs league
| Nantes | Liga | Lens | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.43 | 2.88 | ▼ 2.57 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 43% | 50% | • 50% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 36% | 52% | ▲ 64% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 14% | 27% | ▲ 29% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 57% | 69% | ▲ 79% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 79% | 81% | ▼ 79% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
FAQ
What was the result of Nantes vs Lens?
The Ligue 1 match finished Nantes 1:2 Lens. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Nantes vs Lens?
Nantes score 0.86 goals per game on average and Lens 1.71. The Ligue 1 average is 2.88 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 52% of games. Both teams score in 43% of Nantes's matches and 50% of Lens's.
What form are Nantes and Lens in?
Over the last 5 games Nantes have a 0-2-3 record (0.40 points per game) and Lens 4-0-1 (2.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Nantes vs Lens?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Nantes vs Lens: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.