- 17 May 2025, Lens vs AS Monaco, 4-0, Win
- 10 May 2025, Toulouse vs Lens, 1-1, Draw
- 04 May 2025, Olympique Lyonnais vs Lens, 1-2, Win
- 27 April 2025, Lens vs AJ Auxerre, 0-4, Lose
- 20 April 2025, Stade Brestois vs Lens, 1-3, Win
- 17 May 2025, Nantes vs Montpellier, 3-0, Win
- 10 May 2025, AJ Auxerre vs Nantes, 1-1, Draw
- 04 May 2025, Nantes vs Angers SCO, 0-1, Lose
- 27 April 2025, Nantes vs Toulouse, 0-0, Draw
- 22 April 2025, Nantes vs Paris Saint-Germain, 1-1, Draw
In this Ligue 1 fixture, Lens emerged victorious over Nantes with a 3-1 win, demonstrating clinical attacking prowess coupled with defensive stability. Adrien Thomasson opened the scoring for Lens in the 36th minute, capitalizing on an early attacking opportunity. Deiver Machado extended the lead just minutes later in the 34th minute, thanks to an incisive assist from Facundo Medina. Nantes' Florent Mollet managed to pull one back in the 40th minute, assisted by Moses Simon – however, this proved insufficient to shift the game dynamics.
Lens showcased a superior offensive performance, reflected by their 6 shots on target compared to Nantes' 3, indicating a higher efficiency in converting attacking moves into genuine threats. Further, Lens managed 13 shots off target, highlighting their persistent offensive pressure throughout the match. Conversely, Nantes’ limited offensive endeavors were apparent through their 3 shots off target, indicating a struggle to penetrate Lens’ defensive line effectively.
In terms of set-pieces, Nantes registered 5 corner kicks compared to Lens' 2, highlighting an area of potential but unrealized advantage. Nonetheless, this did not translate to goals, showing that Lens’ defensive coordination in handling set-pieces was commendable. Offside counts were relatively low but indicated that Lens engaged in more forward thrusts that were sometimes overzealous, culminating in 3 offside calls against their name versus just 1 for Nantes.
Physical aspects of the game were evident in the foul count, with Nantes committing 15 fouls against Lens' 9. This higher foul count by Nantes disrupted the game's flow and possibly inhibited their own attacking rhythm. The discipline on both sides was well-maintained, with no red cards and a clean slate in yellow cards, indicating a fairly contested match without any major disciplinary breaches.
The decisive moment came in the second half when Charles Traore’s own goal in the 74th minute sealed the win for Lens. This unfortunate defensive error, combined with Lens’ effective pressing and teamwork, underscored Nantes' defensive vulnerabilities. The substitutions throughout the match did not significantly alter the momentum, as Lens maintained their organized structure and efficient play until the final whistle.
Overall, Lens’ ability to create and capitalize on scoring opportunities, coupled with a solid defensive display, clearly defined the match outcome. Statistically, their higher offensive output, lower foul count, and effective handling of set-pieces were critical in securing the victory.
Form Guide
Win | 4-0 | Lens vs AS Monaco | |
Draw | 1-1 | Toulouse vs Lens | |
Win | 1-2 | Olympique Lyonnais vs Lens | |
Lose | 0-4 | Lens vs AJ Auxerre | |
Win | 1-3 | Stade Brestois vs Lens |
- PLAYED
- 5
- WINS
- 3
- GOALS
- 10:7
- GOALS / MATCH
- 2
- Lens has won three out of its last five matches with a goal difference of 10:7, scoring 2 goals average
Win | 3-0 | Nantes vs Montpellier | |
Draw | 1-1 | AJ Auxerre vs Nantes | |
Lose | 0-1 | Nantes vs Angers SCO | |
Draw | 0-0 | Nantes vs Toulouse | |
Draw | 1-1 | Nantes vs Paris Saint-Germain |
- PLAYED
- 5
- WINS
- 1
- GOALS
- 5:3
- GOALS / MATCH
- 1
- Nantes has won only one out of its last five matches with a goal difference of 5:3, scoring 1 goals average
Lens H2H Nantes
Away game | Lens | 1 | 3 | Nantes | Home game | Ligue 1 | |
Home game | Lens | 3 | 2 | Nantes | Away game | Ligue 1 | |
Away game | Lens | 1 | 0 | Nantes | Home game | Ligue 1 | |
Home game | Lens | 4 | 0 | Nantes | Away game | Ligue 1 | |
Away game | Lens | 1 | 2 | Nantes | Home game | Coupe de France |
- PLAYED
- 5
- WINS
- 3
- GOALS
- 10:7
- GOALS / MATCH
- 2.00
- In the last five matches that these two sides meet, Lens overtook Nantes three times
- Lens won three times, lost twice
- Teams played five times head-to-head in the current season with the goals score 10:7; average goals per match – 2.00
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