In what is shaping up to be drama-filled Round 23 in Ligue 1, RC Lens and Nantes face each other on February 23, 2025. With inconsistent recent form and a history of unpredictable results, this matchup is building a lot of anticipation. Drama on the field can be anticipated—spicy goal-scoring moments interspersed with shock referee calls. With Nantes and RC Lens, under their respective bosses Antoine Kambouare and Will Still, facing each other, plus the red cards and goal antics of recent matches, there is drama galore set out before us.
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Nantes are at risk in the 15th position with 4 wins, 4 draws, and 9 losses under their belt. Their recent shows have been hardly reassuring—a soggy mix of draws and defeats (DDWLL in last five), peppered with a thrashing 7-1 defeat to AS Monaco. During that match, Matthis Abline managed to find the score sheet, whereas Nicolas Cozza was given marching orders, alluding to defense weaknesses and disciplinary issues. In spite of such disappointments, Nantes have proven capable of putting both sides on the scoresheet as proven by their astonishing "GG" run of 7 out of 8 fixtures. But what also provides their game an air of uncertainty is their willingness to concede a goal in all the games played so far (8 out of 8). Club manager Antoine Kambouare now needs to rebuild the players' confidence along with their tightness in the defense in anticipation of this decider fixture.
RC Lens
RC Lens, standing at 8th position, come into the game with a fairly mixed record of 9 wins, 6 draws, and 7 losses. Their away record is slightly better, with 3 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss. However, their last game—a 2-0 loss to Strasbourg—had red card problems when Deiver Machado was red carded, and this may impact team cohesion. Lens are renowned for their disciplined fashion, and have been evident in their routine sequence of matches with less than 2.5 total goals (4 out of 5) and less than 10.5 corners (5 out of 5). With manager Will Still in charge, the away side will aim to balance their occasional defensive vulnerability with shrewd, tempered football, trying to exploit Nantes' current vulnerability.
Head to Head
In the past, Nantes-Lens matches have been a lottery with oodles of drama, turnarounds, and tactical adjustment on both sides. Both teams' relative form suggests that although Nantes have the imagination to generate attack sparks, they are usually vulnerable to defensive weaknesses. Lens's structured game and diligent record on key match statistics—especially those of goals and corners—conveys a hint of an eventful test. Expect a game where tactical switches, second-half adjustments, and even unexpected referee decisions could tip the scales.
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Expert Betting Tips
✅ Double Chance on RC Lens/Draw and Under 3.5 Goals @ 1.71 Odds on 1xbet:
Given Nantes' recent massive loss (7-1 against AS Monaco) and woeful home performance now, a double chance on RC Lens or draw could be a more secure bet. This is in case of any unforeseen surprises while capitalizing on Lens' relatively better away performance.
✅ Both Teams to Score (BTTS) – YES @ 1.83 Odds on Betway:
Nantes' incredible "GG" sequence (scoring in 7 of their last 8) and inclination to concede every game mean it is very likely that there will be goals for both teams. Lens, despite their solid style of play, cannot be entirely eliminated from in front of the goal.
✅ Over 9 Total Corners @ 1.83 Odds on Bet365:
Nantes love to win corners at home (over 10.5 in 4 out of 5 matches). While Lens tend to concede fewer corners (less than 10.5 in all of their recent matches), an Nantes attacking team can still sway the result in a thrilling match. If the game becomes more open, expect a run of corner kicks.
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