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8 May, 18:45

Prediction RC LensNantesFriday, 8 May 2026 at 18:45

Logo RC Lens

RC Lens

Home

2nd in table

VS

Pending
Logo Nantes

Nantes

Away

17th in table

Our Prediction

🏠

Home Win

match result

Odds

1.27

best odds

Very high

Comparative Statistics

2nd
Ranking
17th
2.0g/m
Avg attack
0.8g/m
1.1ag/m
Avg defence
1.6ag/m

Probabilities (bookmaker margin removed)

RC Lens
74%
Draw
16%
Nantes
10%

Over 2.5 goals

1.82

55% implied

Under 2.5 goals

2.01

50% implied

Poisson Model

RC Lens

2.75

expected goals (λ)

Expected total

3.39

goals/match

Nantes

0.64

expected goals (λ)

Probability comparison

RC Lens+6% edge
Poisson
80%
Bookmaker
74%
Draw
Poisson
13%
Bookmaker
16%
Nantes-4% unfavourable
Poisson
6%
Bookmaker
10%

Most probable scores

20

12.7%

30

11.6%

10

9.2%

21

8.2%

40

8.0%

31

7.5%

Most probable score in blue. Calculated with Poisson model.

Expert Analysis

Lens showcases a strong attacking profile against a vulnerable Nantes defense, creating a clear imbalance. The Poisson model quantifies Lens’s win probability at 80.5%, higher than the bookmakers’ 74%, signaling a market inefficiency favoring Lens. The verdict favors a Lens win at 1.27, with the main risk being an early Nantes goal altering the game dynamic.

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Match information

CompetitionLigue 1
Date8 May, 18:45
Analysis published1 May 2026
Odds sourcethe-odds-api

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