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Nice vs Lens: prediction for the Ligue 1 match
On December 22, Nice will host Lens in the Ligue 1 match. What to expect from this match? The answer is in our prediction.
Command Analysis
Nice
FranceNice got off to a successful start in the French Cup, beating Cholet in the first round of the competition. The Gym also got off to a flying start in Ligue 1. Summer transfer campaign turned out to be successful and after 18 rounds team is at the 4th position in the standings.
The Red-Blacks have nine victories and four draws, which brought 30 points, they are only two points adrift from the 2nd placed Marseille. After a string of defeats southerners recorded a victory over Rennes (2:1).
Robson Bambu won't feature in this match.
Lens
FranceLens started their performance in the French Cup with an away victory over Stade Poitevin (1:0) and advanced into the next round of the tournament. In 18 rounds of Ligue 1 Blood and Golds recorded seven victories and six draws, which brought 27 points and a 6th spot in the standings.
After a successful start Franck Haise's men picked up only three points in five matches - against Angers (2:2), Clermont (2:2) and PSG (1:1).
Kakuta, Medina, Machado and Said won't feature in this match.
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Hosts won three most recent head-to-head matches
This bet played in 2 out of 4 most recent matches of Nice
This bet played in 2 out of 4 most recent matches of Lens
Tip and bets
In our opinion, both opponents will be motivated for the match. Nice are looking confident at home. Lens got off to a confident start, but today they are in a poor form.
We think that southerners will record a victory in this match, they will have a home advantage and they are in a better condition now.
Our prediction - Nice to win
In 3 out of 5 most recent head-to-head matches opponents scored no more than two goals and we are expecting the same result today.
Our second bet is on total under 2,5 goals
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