Nantes - Lens predictions

Most online bookmakers don’t put see Nantes winning as a likely outcome, and we tend to agree. In fact, they are the clear underdogs compared to Lens, which is made quite clear with the 3.69 odds offered for a home win result.

Even with the home-field advantage as a factor, Lens have a better chance of winning this clash than their opponents. They can’t afford to relax just yet though – the hosts may prove a tough nut to crack after all.

Nantes’s painful defeat in their previous away match could have been seen from a mile away. They were facing Monaco as visitors, so betting predictions never gave them much of a shot. The home team took an early lead which culminated in a 7:1 loss for Nantes.

The previous league match brought a big disappointment to all Lens supporters who witnessed their team gets battered 0:2 at the hands of Strasbourg. Lens were expected to record an easy victory here and there is no doubt they will be keen to bounce back on Sunday.

Nantes’s recent performances have raised some questions about their defence. They conceded 10 goals throughout their latest three Ligue 1 matches and betting on Over 4.5 seems like a reasonable option.

The hosts are starting to feel the heat 23 rounds into the Ligue 1 campaign. Three places above the relegation strugglers, Nantes could very well find themselves in a tight spot after the Sunday match against Lens. With 3.69 betting odds, the top bookmakers online do not exactly give them great chances of winning and for a good reason too.

Lens will be trying to get into the Europa qualification spots which are 5 points above. With a total score of 33, though, getting a better placement will require a concentrated effort in the long haul.

Lens won the home game they played against Lens earlier in the season. The victory was relatively narrow as well, but they’re still expected to win this clash on Sunday by most online bookmakers.

Both teams will have to play with an above-average number of injures. Tino Kadewere, Matthis Abline, Francis Coquelin are unavailable for the hosts. Conversely, Jhoanner Chávez Quintero, Martín Satriano, Mathew Ryan will not be able to play on the visiting side. The odds still favour Lens, though.

And Under 2.5 Goals bet may not be the obvious choice, but that may be exactly what makes it good. The Pncl sportsbook is pricing this fixture at 1.84, which offers substantial betting value. It’s not without risks, of course, but it’s statistically an excellent choice.