Lens
5/10Wins
2.2Goals / game
1.5Conceded / game
Keep in view: 3 losses in that sample. At home, 8 wins from 10 available matches.
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Coupe de FranceFinalTHE MATCH CENTRELens vs Nice match centre
90′ · Live
3:1
UK time · Europe/London Goalscorers
F. Thauvin25′
O. Edouard42′
A. Sima78′
D. Coulibaly45+3′
THE MATCH VERDICT · 90 MINUTES
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Why this selection? Data checks & method
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MATCHDAY LIVE
90′ IN PLAYInside the game
Every chance. Every turning point.
KICKOFF EDGE LIVE READING
GOOD DATAWhat the match state suggests now
Current result estimate99.9%Lens
Draw0.1%at full time
Current result estimate0.0%Nice
Another goal8.1%before full time
Next goal: Lens 3.7% · no further goal 91.9% · Nice 4.5%.
Experimental model combining the pre-match forecast with score, time, shots, shots on target, possession, corners and red cards. This is not live xG or bookmaker odds.LensNice
—Expected goals · API-Football—
4Shots on target6
16Total Shots17
42%Ball Possession58%
9Corner Kicks7
16Fouls11
2Yellow Cards2
—Red Cards—
5Goalkeeper Saves0
283Total passes412
228Passes accurate347
— means not supplied. Live xG availability varies by match. Verified post-match xG is shown separately in the Chance quality section when available.
FinalLens 3–1 Nice
→Current progressionLens
BEFORE YOU DECIDE
API-FootballTeam news & availability
Recorded availability for this fixture. These reports are not a confirmed starting XI.
Lens 0 reported
Availability report not received yet.
Nice 0 reported
Availability report not received yet.
Includes injuries and other availability reasons supplied by the provider. Player importance and replacement quality require context; these reports do not automatically adjust the Kickoff Edge forecast.
THE EVIDENCE, IN CONTEXT
From recorded resultsYour match briefing
Compare the evidence for both teams before drawing a conclusion. The context below uses up to 10 completed matches before this fixture, within the available last 365 days.
Nice
2/10Wins
0.9Goals / game
1.2Conceded / game
Keep in view: 3 losses in that sample. At away venues, 2 wins from 10 available matches.
Inspect Nice’s resultsWhat could change the picture?
- Lineup data is available in the match centre.
- Recent results include different opponents and competitions.
- Goals and results describe past outcomes; they do not measure chance quality or guarantee the next result.
Historical context reconstructed from results currently stored, not an archived pre-match briefing. These facts provide context, not a full explanation of the model’s calculation. How this is calculated ↓
HOW THEY HAVE BEEN PLAYING
Recent form
Compare recent results at a glance, or open the match list for a closer look.
Last 10 games · all venues and competitions.
Lens
10 matchesResults5 wins · 2 draws · 3 losses
Goals scored per game2.2
Goals conceded per game1.5
Games with 3+ goals7 of 10
Both teams scored6 of 10
Past results, not predictions.
Nice
10 matchesResults2 wins · 5 draws · 3 losses
Goals scored per game0.9
Goals conceded per game1.2
Games with 3+ goals3 of 10
Both teams scored5 of 10
Past results, not predictions.
About these numbers
Results are from completed 90-minute games before this fixture, across all competitions. Games decided after extra time or penalties are excluded. Switch on “Match home & away form” to compare Lens at home with Nice away.
We show up to the selected number of available games from the previous year. Missing results may appear as the database updates. These are past results, not predictions.
Updated 2 Oct, 02:22 UK.
THE SEASON SO FAR
How the teams compare
Coupe de France · 2025/26 · all league matches
LensNice
5Matches played5
15Points earned15
5Wins5
3.4Goals scored / match2.0
1.2Goals conceded / match0.8
1Clean sheets2
0Failed to score0
Season totals and averages. Home / away compares Lens at home with Nice away. Small samples can be misleading.
THE STORY SO FAR
0 recorded meetingsHead-to-head
Previous meetings are not available for this fixture yet.
TEAM SELECTION
Confirmed lineupsLineups & formations
Official starting XIs supplied by the match-data provider.
Lens
Confirmed formation3-4-3Pierre Sage
- 40
R. RisserG - 32
K. AntonioD - 25
I. GaniouD - 20
M. SarrD - 23
S. AbdulhamidM - 8
M. SangareM - 28
A. ThomassonM - 14
M. UdolM - 10
F. ThauvinF - 11
O. EdouardF - 9
A. Saint-MaximinF
Substitutes (9)
16 · M. Gorgelin
22 · W. Said
27 · A. Masuaku
7 · F. Sotoca
2 · R. Aguilar
21 · A. Haidara
19 · A. Sima
5 · A. Bulatovic
38 · R. Fofana
Nice
Confirmed formation3-4-2-1Claude Puel
- 31
M. DupeG - 33
A. MendyD - 4
DanteD - 37
K. PeprahD - 92
J. ClaussM - 39
D. CoulibalyM - 6
H. BoudaouiM - 26
M. BardM - 25
M. ChoF - 10
S. DiopF - 11
E. WahiF
Substitutes (9)
80 · Y. Diouf
8 · M. Sanson
2 · A. Abdi
24 · C. Vanhoutte
32 · K. Boudache
28 · J. Bah
47 · T. Gouveia
90 · Kevin
20 · T. Louchet
INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE
This matchPlayer statistics
Lens
| Player | Min | Rating | Goals | Assists | Shots | Passes | Tackles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robin Risser | 90 | 7.0 | — | 0 | — | 20 | — |
| Kyllian Antonio | 90 | 6.3 | — | 0 | — | 28 | 3 |
| Ismaelo Ganiou | 90 | 7.3 | — | 0 | — | 24 | 2 |
| Malang Sarr | 90 | 7.3 | — | 0 | — | 34 | 2 |
| Saud Abdulhamid | 90 | 6.6 | — | 0 | 2 | 24 | — |
| Mamadou Sangare | 90 | 6.9 | — | 0 | 3 | 39 | 4 |
| Adrien Thomasson | 90 | 6.2 | — | 0 | 1 | 29 | 3 |
| Matthieu Udol | 90 | 7.0 | — | 1 | — | 26 | 2 |
| Florian Thauvin | 77 | 8.7 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 27 | 1 |
| Odsonne Édouard | 65 | 7.7 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 7 | — |
| Allan Saint-Maximin | 64 | 6.9 | — | 0 | 3 | 19 | — |
| Wesley Saïd | 26 | 6.9 | — | 0 | — | 6 | — |
| Abdallah Sima | 25 | 7.3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | — |
| Florian Sotoca | 13 | 6.7 | — | 0 | — | 5 | — |
| Mathieu Gorgelin | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Arthur Masuaku | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Ruben Aguilar | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Andrija Bulatovic | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Amadou Haidara | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Rayan Fofana | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nice
| Player | Min | Rating | Goals | Assists | Shots | Passes | Tackles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maxime Dupé | 90 | 6.0 | — | 0 | — | 32 | — |
| Antoine Mendy | 90 | 6.3 | — | 0 | 2 | 56 | — |
| Dante | 79 | 5.5 | — | 0 | 1 | 48 | — |
| Kojo Peprah Oppong | 90 | 7.5 | — | 0 | — | 53 | 1 |
| Jonathan Clauss | 90 | 6.9 | — | 1 | 1 | 41 | 1 |
| Djibril Coulibaly | 67 | 7.7 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 23 | — |
| Hicham Boudaoui | 90 | 6.5 | — | 0 | — | 45 | 3 |
| Melvin Bard | 79 | 6.2 | — | 0 | — | 29 | — |
| Mohamed Ali Cho | 66 | 6.9 | — | 0 | — | 24 | — |
| Sofiane Diop | 67 | 6.9 | — | 0 | 3 | 23 | 1 |
| Elye Wahi | 90 | 7.2 | — | 0 | 3 | 13 | 1 |
| Kaïl Boudache | 24 | 6.3 | — | 0 | — | 1 | — |
| Ali Abdi | 23 | 6.2 | — | 0 | — | 9 | — |
| Morgan Sanson | 23 | 6.2 | — | 0 | — | 10 | 1 |
| Tom Louchet | 11 | 7.0 | — | 0 | — | 4 | — |
| Kevin Carlos Omoruyi | 11 | 6.7 | — | 0 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| Yehvann Diouf | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Abdulay Juma Bah | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Charles Vanhoutte | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Tiago Gouveia | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
2025/26 STANDINGS
League centre ↗Coupe de France table
Current standings. Both teams are highlighted. These may include matches played after this fixture.
Standings are not available for this competition and season.
THE MARKET VIEW
Decimal · 90 minutesMatch-winner odds
| Bookmaker | Lens | Draw | Nice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bet365 | 1.48 | 4.75 | 5.50 |
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