Nice vs Lens Prediction & Betting Tips - Ligue 1

Prediction published on 27/12/2022, 17:47  by Steve Ashfield | Modified on 27/12/2022 at 18:48 in Ligue 1 Predictions

Ninth placed Nice host Lens who are second behind PSG in Ligue 1. The home side are eight points behind the Europa Conference League position but only seven above the relegation zone. They had been on a six match unbeaten league run before the World Cup break took place. Of those six games, three had ended in 1-1 draws and two of those matches saw them lose a lead. After 15 games in Ligue 1 this season. Nice have won five, drawn five and lost five. Only 15 goals have been scored with 17 conceded. 10 of their 15 games have had under 2.5 goals scored in them. That’s the highest total for any side in Ligue 1 this season. It’s only two more than Lens in the same market. Home form has seen Nice win just two of their seven home league fixtures. Again, not many goals being scored with Nice only scoring six and conceding nine. All but two of their seven home league games has seen under 2.5 goals scored.

Lens are second in Ligue 1 thanks to a 100% home record but have a thankless task. They somehow have to close a five-point gap on unbeaten leaders PSG. However, Lens host the table toppers in their first home league game of 2023. They are five points ahead of third placed Rennes and are looking good for a place in the Champions League group stages next season. Lens are looking for their sixth straight league win and have only lost one of their last 23 league games. That was at Lille in early October. They have won three of their seven away league matches this season with only four goals conceded. More wins are needed on the road if they are to get close to PSG. Go for under 2.5 goals in this match.