Nice vs. Lens Betting Analysis and Prediction
The French Ligue 1 schedule is back after the 2022 FIFA World Cup. On Thursday, Nice and Lens go head-to-head in a tasty soccer matchup at the Allianz Riviera.
The two clubs were in good form before the international break, and both will be eager to return to action on Thursday with a win. Keep reading our Nice vs Lens betting preview for the best Ligue 1 picks and predictions.
Last Game Record
Before the World Cup break, Nice picked up a decent 1-1 draw at Lyon. However, Alexandre Lacazette rescued a point for the home team from the penalty spot right at the death, so two points were dropped at Groupama Stadium.
Lens continued their winning run with a hard-fought 2-1 home success over Clermont. After going a goal down, efforts from Wesley Said and Seko Fofana turned the match on its head.
Nice vs. Lens Betting Analysis
Nice Analysis
Nice narrowly missed out on a UEFA Champions League berth at the end of the 2021-22 Ligue 1 season, and securing Champions League soccer is once again the priority.
They have had a mixed bag of results up to now, winning five, drawing five and losing five of 15 in the league. However, Lucien Favre’s troops were in decent form before the World Cup and will want to rekindle that on Thursday.
The Eagles are unbeaten in seven league and cup games since losing to Synot in the UEFA Europa Conference League back in October. In Ligue 1, Nice have won three and drawn three of six after a narrow away loss to Paris Saint-Germain.
Nice have picked up after making a poor start to their season. Can they extend their run and close in on the European places with victory on Thursday? Read on for the latest Nice vs Lens betting odds and best predictions.
Lens Analysis
Lens have without doubt been the surprise package this season. As France’s top-tier resumes, Franck Haise’s side are PSG’s closest challenges in the race for the title. Only Paris have won more and lost fewer games than the Blood and Gold.
Since a 1-0 loss at Lille in October, which is their only defeat of the campaign, Lens have bounced back with five straight Ligue 1 wins. They have seen off Montpellier, Marseille, Toulouse, Angers and Clermont to cement their place in second.
Haise’s boys have been excellent on the road this year, losing just once. They have won their last two away games by a one-goal margin, edging past Marseille and Angers. Can they do the same to Nice on Thursday?
So far, Lens have won 11, drawn three and lost one. They are five points behind leaders PSG but are showing no signs of letting up in the battle for Champions League spots.
Lens will be desperate to keep their pre-World Cup form going by claiming a sixth consecutive league victory. Looking at the latest Nice vs Lens betting Ligue 1 odds, the visitors are the favorites at +145.
Updates
Marcin Bulka and Mario Lemina are both injured and will miss this festive fixture. Aaron Ramsey is still recovering from his World Cup exploits with Wales.
Lens will be without Adam Buksa, Jimmy Cabot and Wuilker Farinez. Salis Abdul Samed and Seko Fofana are hoping to recover in time from illness.
Nice vs. Lens Betting Preview
This promises to be an entertaining game between two form sides of French top-flight soccer. Both will be itching to get back to the field after the six-week break.
Lens have won five in a row and have suffered just one defeat all season, and the Blood and Gold make the trip to the Allianz Riviera as the fancied team to take all three points.
Nice vs. Lens Betting Prediction
When these two sides last met back in April of last season, Lens picked up a comfortable 3-0 win thanks to an Arnaud Kalimuendo Muinga brace and a Cheick Doucoure strike.
So far this season, Lens have won without conceding on five occasions in Ligue 1. Check out the tempting betting odds of +300 for the away team to win to nil again.
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