Nice vs Lens prediction 02.05.2026 | Ligue 1
OGC Nice
Kick off:
Date:
RC Lens
1
4.37
X
4.22
2
1.82
Contents
- Competition: Ligue 1
- Date: 2nd May, 2026
- Kickoff: 20:05 UK / 21:05 CEST
- Venue: Allianz Riviera
Nice welcome Lens on Saturday in Round 32 of the 2025/26 Ligue 1. While Lens are firmly in the title race and still applying pressure on leaders PSG, Nice are battling to secure their top-flight status after a disappointing domestic campaign.
OGC Nice vs RC Lens Head to Head (H2H) stats
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RC Lens
2 : 0
OGC Nice
Ligue 1
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OGC Nice
2 : 0
RC Lens
Ligue 1
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RC Lens
0 : 0
OGC Nice
Ligue 1
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RC Lens
1 : 3
OGC Nice
Ligue 1
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OGC Nice
2 : 0
RC Lens
Ligue 1
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RC Lens
0 : 1
OGC Nice
Ligue 1
Historically, this has been a competitive fixture. Nice have won four of the last six meetings between the two clubs in Ligue 1, including a 2-0 home win in the 2023/24 campaign. This season, however, Lens got the better of Nice, securing a 2-0 home win.
Nice team overview
Nice have endured a difficult season and currently sit 15th in the Ligue 1 standings, only a few points above the relegation play-off zone. Their recent form has been inconsistent, with the club reportedly winning just one of their last 12 league matches and drawing a high number of games in recent weeks. Claude Puel’s men drew 1-1 with Marseille in their most recent league outing, extending their unbeaten run to four matches across all competitions.
Scoring has been a major issue, as Nice have struggled for attacking fluency and often relied on isolated moments rather than sustained pressure. Defensively, they have remained relatively compact in several fixtures, which is why many of their recent games have been low-scoring affairs.
Manager Puel has at least guided them to the Coupe de France final, which could provide a psychological boost heading into this match. Funnily enough, Nice will take on their weekend opponents, Lens, in the cup final, making this league clash a preparatory test ahead of that showdown.
Nice enter this fixture short of full strength, with Mohamed Abdelmonem, Moïse Bombito, and Tanguy Ndombele all sidelined through injury.
Last matches of OGC Nice
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Marseille
1 : 1
OGC Nice
Ligue 1
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Strasbourg
0 : 2
OGC Nice
Coupe de France
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Lille
0 : 0
OGC Nice
Ligue 1
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OGC Nice
1 : 1
Le Havre
Ligue 1
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Strasbourg
3 : 1
OGC Nice
Ligue 1
OGC Nice lineup
Goalkeeper
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80
Yehvann Diouf
Defenders
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33
Antoine Mendy
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28
Abdulay Juma Bah
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37
Kojo Peprah Oppong
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92
Jonathan Clauss
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26
Melvin Bard
Midfielders
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8
Morgan Sanson
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6
Hicham Boudaoui
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99
Salis Abdul Samed
Forwards
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11
Elye Wahi
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25
Mohamed Ali Cho
Lens team overview
Lens, by contrast, have been one of Ligue 1’s standout teams this season. They are currently second in the table with 63 points, six behind PSG, and remain mathematically in the title race, with a direct encounter against the reigning champions still to come in Round 33.
Their recent league form has been slightly inconsistent, which could prove costly in their pursuit of PSG. Pierre Sage’s men have lost two of their last five league matches, dropping six vital points in the process.
Offensively, Lens have been consistent, with Odsonne Édouard leading the scoring charts with 12 league goals. Their away form has been slightly less dominant than their home performances, but they remain a dangerous side on the road.
Lens have also enjoyed a strong cup run and will contest Nice in the Coupe de France final later this month. In terms of injury news, Arthur Masuaku will not feature due to yellow card accumulation.
Last matches of RC Lens
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Brest
3 : 3
RC Lens
Ligue 1
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RC Lens
4 : 1
Toulouse
Coupe de France
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RC Lens
3 : 2
Toulouse
Ligue 1
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Lille
3 : 0
RC Lens
Ligue 1
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RC Lens
5 : 1
Angers
Ligue 1
RC Lens lineup
Goalkeeper
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40
Robin Risser
Defenders
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25
Ismaelo Ganiou
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20
Malang Sarr
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6
Samson Baidoo
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23
Saud Abdulhamid
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14
Matthieu Udol
Midfielders
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8
Mamadou Sangare
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28
Adrien Thomasson
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10
Florian Thauvin
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22
Wesley Said
Forwards
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11
Odsonne Édouard
Prediction
Both teams to score looks a solid angle, while Lens should have enough quality to edge a tight contest and keep their title hopes alive at least for one more round.
Prediction: Lens to Win.
Three reasons we expect Lens to Win
- Nice have failed to win five consecutive Ligue 1 matches.
- Although Lens have struggled in recent Ligue 1 away outings, they have still recorded five wins from their last ten league matches on the road.
- Lens secured a comfortable 2-0 win in the reverse fixture earlier in the season.
Main prediction OGC Nice - RC Lens
RC Lens to win
Best Odds:
22bet
1.82
OGC Nice vs RC Lens standings in Ligue 1
| Regular Season | P | W | D | L |
G - A
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GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paris Saint Germain | 30 | 22 | 3 | 5 | 68 - 25 | +43 | 69 |
| 2 | Lens | 30 | 20 | 3 | 7 | 60 - 32 | +28 | 63 |
| 3 | LOSC Lille | 31 | 17 | 6 | 8 | 50 - 34 | +16 | 57 |
| 4 | Olympique Lyonnais | 31 | 17 | 6 | 8 | 48 - 32 | +16 | 57 |
| 5 | Rennes | 31 | 16 | 8 | 7 | 54 - 42 | +12 | 56 |
| 6 | Olympique Marseille | 31 | 16 | 5 | 10 | 59 - 41 | +18 | 53 |
| 7 | Monaco | 31 | 15 | 6 | 10 | 54 - 47 | +7 | 51 |
| 8 | Strasbourg | 30 | 13 | 7 | 10 | 49 - 39 | +10 | 46 |
| 9 | Lorient | 31 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 42 - 47 | -5 | 41 |
| 10 | Toulouse | 31 | 10 | 8 | 13 | 43 - 44 | -1 | 38 |
| 11 | Brest | 30 | 10 | 8 | 12 | 41 - 47 | -6 | 38 |
| 12 | Paris | 31 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 40 - 47 | -7 | 38 |
| 13 | Angers SCO | 31 | 9 | 7 | 15 | 26 - 43 | -17 | 34 |
| 14 | Le Havre | 31 | 6 | 13 | 12 | 29 - 42 | -13 | 31 |
| 15 | Nice | 31 | 7 | 9 | 15 | 35 - 57 | -22 | 30 |
| 16 | Auxerre | 31 | 5 | 10 | 16 | 27 - 42 | -15 | 25 |
| 17 | Nantes | 31 | 4 | 8 | 19 | 26 - 51 | -25 | 20 |
| 18 | Metz | 31 | 3 | 7 | 21 | 31 - 70 | -39 | 16 |