Lens 1-0 Nantes: Result, Stats and Lineups, 8 May 2026
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Final Result
Lens
1 : 0
[0-0]
Nantes
- 15'A. Sima
- 36'A. Bulatovic
- 79'M. SoaresA. Bulatovic
- 75'Ali Youssef
Match details
8Corners3
Substitutions
- 46'F. Sotoca↔R. FofanaLens
- 59'R. Aguilar↔O. EdouardLens
- 65'F. Sylla↔A. HaidaraLens
- 66'Ali Youssef↔U. RadakovicNantes
- 79'A. Bermont↔W. SaidLens
- 79'M. Soares↔A. SimaLens
- 82'Mostafa Mohamed↔I. GanagoNantes
- 82'L. Leroux↔M. KabaNantes
- 82'Y. El Arabi↔M. AblineNantes
- 87'D. Tabibou↔F. GuilbertNantes
Events
- 71'A. SimaLens
Match Feed
Commentary
79'
Mezian Soares (goals)
75'
Ali Youssef (yellowcards)
36'
Andrija Bulatovic (yellowcards)
Match Info
VenueStade Bollaert-Delelis, Lens
RefereeMathieu Vernice, France
Added Time H1+1 min
Added Time H2+5 min
Match Statistics
14Total Shots15
5Shots on Target3
5Shots off Target6
4Blocked Shots6
9Shots in Box9
467Passes260
380Accurate Passes182
8Corners3
15Fouls15
4Offsides0
2Yellow Cards1
3Saves4
Recent Form
Lens
WLDLL
Nantes
Injury Report
Lens
T. Hazard(Inactive)
J. Todibo(Inactive)
M. Nawrocki(Knee Injury)
S. Abdulhamid(Contusion)
J. Chavez(Thigh Injury)
S. Baidoo(Knee Injury)
Nantes
None known
Season Form
Lens
Nantes
Avg Goals
2.0
0.9
Avg Conceded
0.9
1.7
Clean Sheets
10
4
Best Win
5-1
2-0
League Table
Player Statistics
Lens
Abdallah Sima
Top scorer · 5
Florian Thauvin
Top assists · 4
| Player | Min | G | A | Sh | On | Tkl | Y | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ismaelo Ganiou | 527 | 0 | 0 | 2 | - | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| Saud Abdulhamid | 493 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 3 | 10 | 1 | 0 |
| Matthieu Udol | 470 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 14 | 2 | 0 |
| Robin Risser | 450 | 0 | 0 | - | - | - | 1 | 0 |
| Odsonne Edouard | 311 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Abdallah Sima | 274 | 5 | 1 | 11 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Florian Thauvin | 256 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Florian Sotoca © | 249 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Samson Baidoo | 244 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyllian Antonio | 193 | 0 | 0 | - | - | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrija Bulatovic | 183 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Regis Gurtner | 90 | 0 | 0 | - | - | - | 0 | 0 |
| Nidal Celik | 90 | 0 | 0 | - | - | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Amadou Haidara | 68 | 0 | 0 | - | - | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Ruben Aguilar | 47 | 0 | 0 | - | - | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Nantes
Fabien Centonze
Top scorer · 1
Fabien Centonze
Top assists · 1
| Player | Min | G | A | Sh | On | Tkl | Y | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kelvin Amian © | 180 | 0 | 0 | 1 | - | 6 | 2 | 0 |
| Dehmaine Tabibou | 150 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Johann Lepenant | 111 | 0 | 0 | - | - | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrik Carlgren | 90 | 0 | 0 | - | - | - | 0 | 0 |
| Fabien Centonze | 89 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Junior Kone | 57 | 0 | 0 | 2 | - | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tylel Tati | 57 | 0 | 0 | - | - | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Ignatius Ganago | 9 | 0 | 0 | - | - | - | 0 | 0 |
Substitutions
46'F. Sotoca↔R. Fofana
59'R. Aguilar↔O. Edouard
65'F. Sylla↔A. Haidara
66'Ali Youssef↔U. Radakovic
79'A. Bermont↔W. Said
79'M. Soares↔A. Sima
82'Mostafa Mohamed↔I. Ganago
82'L. Leroux↔M. Kaba
82'Y. El Arabi↔M. Abline
87'D. Tabibou↔F. Guilbert
Injuries & Doubts
T. Hazard
Inactive
J. Todibo
Inactive
M. Nawrocki
Knee Injury
S. Abdulhamid
Contusion
J. Chavez
Thigh Injury
S. Baidoo
Knee Injury
A. Sima
Muscle Injury
Y. Titraoui
Injury
S. Sagnan
Red Card
I. Jourdren
Off the roster
M. Diarra
Off the roster
Head to Head
Lens
2
Draws
0
3 played
Nantes
1
67%33%
Previous Meetings
08.05.2026Ligue 1
Lens
1 - 0
Nantes06.12.2025Ligue 1
Nantes
1 - 2
Lens23.02.2025Ligue 1
Nantes
3 - 1
LensFinal Result
Lens
1 : 0
[0-0]
Nantes
- 15'A. Sima
- 36'A. Bulatovic
- 79'M. SoaresA. Bulatovic
- 75'Ali Youssef
Match details
8Corners3
Substitutions
- 46'F. Sotoca↔R. FofanaLens
- 59'R. Aguilar↔O. EdouardLens
- 65'F. Sylla↔A. HaidaraLens
- 66'Ali Youssef↔U. RadakovicNantes
- 79'A. Bermont↔W. SaidLens
- 79'M. Soares↔A. SimaLens
- 82'Mostafa Mohamed↔I. GanagoNantes
- 82'L. Leroux↔M. KabaNantes
- 82'Y. El Arabi↔M. AblineNantes
- 87'D. Tabibou↔F. GuilbertNantes
Events
- 71'A. SimaLens
Contents
Our Prediction
Statistical models project a 64% probability of a Home Win. The most likely scoreline is 1-0 or 2-0, reflecting Lens' defensive superiority and Nantes' offensive struggles on the road. Goal distribution is expected to be highest in the second half.
Top scorelines1-02-0
Match Facts
- Competition
- Ligue 1
- Date
- Fri 8 May
- Kick-off
- 19:45
- Stadium
- Stade Bollaert-Delelis, Lens
- Capacity
- 41,233
- Table Position
- Lens 7
Match Preview
The Ligue 1 fixture at Stade Bollaert-Delelis between Lens and Nantes features a clash of contrasting match models. Lens has implemented a high-intensity 3-4-2-1 system under their current tactical regime, focusing on aggressive counter-pressing and wide overloads. Nantes, conversely, has adopted a more conservative 4-1-4-1 mid-block, aiming to frustrate superior technical opposition and exploit transitions through a single target-man. Performance modeling indicates a strong home bias for Lens, whose xG production at Bollaert is among the most consistent in France. Nantes' defensive metrics show a high vulnerability to wide-area entries, a KPI that Lens' wing-backs consistently target. Technical analysts expect a match of high territorial dominance for Lens (avg 60% possession), while Nantes will rely on defensive structural integrity and set-piece efficiency to secure a result.
Expect a match of sustained territorial pressure from the home side. Lens is expected to control the tempo, while Nantes will focus on a disciplined defensive stance and opportunistic counter-attacks.
Lens creates an average of 2.8 big chances per home match.Nantes has failed to score in 40% of their away fixtures this season.Lens' goal conversion rate at Bollaert is 12%.Nantes concedes 6.5 corners per match on average against top-half sides.
Lens' defensive solidity at home is supported by a 58% aerial duel success rate. Their attacking fluidity is driven by high-speed transitions. Nantes' defensive resilience has improved, but they lack the technical depth to maintain high pressure against Lens' ball circulation over 90 minutes.
High-Efficiency Tactical Setup: Lens' 3-4-2-1 high-pressing system.
Defensive Vulnerability Insight: Nantes' susceptibility to cut-backs from the right flank.
High-Impact Substitution Patterns: Lens' use of impact wingers at 65' to exploit tiring full-backs.
Injuries & Doubts
Lens
T. Hazard
Inactive
J. Todibo
Inactive
M. Nawrocki
Knee Injury
S. Abdulhamid
Contusion
J. Chavez
Thigh Injury
S. Baidoo
Knee Injury
Nantes
None known
Form and Head to Head
Lens
WLDLL
Nantes
Head-to-head records favor Lens, who have maintained a 60% win rate in their last five meetings with Nantes at Bollaert. Historical data suggests a trend of clean sheets for the home side in this fixture.
Key Stats
Expected Goals (xG): 1.78 vs 0.95Goals per Match: 2.2Shots per Game: 12.8
Cards and Corners
StatLensNantes
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0
Corners
7
3
Discipline metrics suggest a low card count (avg 3.2 yellows). Corner frequency is expected to be high for Lens (avg 7.2) due to their territorial pressure and wide play.
Verdict
The final verdict favors Lens' tactical superiority and home efficiency. Nantes' defensive organization is commendable, but they lack the offensive transition speed and technical variety to seriously threaten a well-drilled Lens side at the Bollaert-Delelis.
FAQ
Will Lens win against Nantes?+
Lens is a 64% favorite based on home xG metrics and Nantes' defensive away vulnerabilities.
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