Nantes vs Lens prediction 03.02.2024

• Competition: Ligue 1
• Date: 3rd February 2024
• Kickoff: 20:00 UTC / 21:00 CET
• Venue: Stade de la Beaujoire - Louis Fonteneau

Two sides separated by ten points in the French top flight meet on Saturday night as Nantes host last year’s runners-up Lens.

The hosts had a very nervy end to last season, finishing just one point clear of the relegation zone, and were therefore expected to show a reaction this season. It's fair to say there have not been many improvements. Jocelyn Gourvennec's side are currently two places above the relegation zone and with only three points separating them from the bottom three, every game between now and the end of the season will be a final.

Lens can look back on a memorable 2022-23 campaign in which they challenged record champions PSG for the title, but it was clear that Les Sang et would struggle to maintain that form this season. Franck Haise's men enter this game with just one win from their last four outings across all competitions, and sit three points off the top five.

Nantes vs Lens Betting Tips: Over 2.5 goals

Defending has been a major problem for Nantes in recent weeks. The hosts have kept a clean sheet just once in their last seven games in all competitions, and shipped at least two goals in three of the five league fixtures played in that period.

Entertainment was also at the forefront in recent meetings between Nantes and Lens across all competitions. At least four goals have been scored in five of the last seven encounters, and we expect a similar outcome on Saturday night.

• Best Tip: Over 2.5 goals
• Nantes vs Lens prediction: 1-2