Lens and Nice have contrasting styles that will shape the match on December 14, 2025. Lens's disciplined 3-4-2-1 formation facilitates strong defensive organization and swift counter-attacks, especially on their home turf. Nice, aiming to consolidate their midfield with a flexible 3-4-2-1 or 3-4-3, tends to dominate possession but can be vulnerable to quick breaks. Both sides deploy high pressing, but Lens’s focus on resilience and quick transitions might give them an edge. Nice's fluid attacking options could test Lens’s defensive structure, making the game a tactical chess match.
Check out our complete thoughts below.
These are our top betting tips and predictions for the match.
Both teams have shown offensive capabilities, but defenses tend to be vulnerable. Expect BTTS to be a plausible outcome, especially if Nice adopts a more attacking approach to secure points.
Lens is slightly favored, with a -0.25 Asian handicap odds, reflecting their stronger current form and recent home success. Nice, though underdog, has potential to upset, especially considering their recent away wins.
A draw at halftime seems probable, with Lens trying to capitalize on home strength later in the game. The full-time result could lean towards Lens, but Nice’s resilience might keep it close.
Over 2.5 goals is a strong bet considering the recent scoring trends, with Lens averaging 2.4 goals per game at home and Nice also capable of contributing.
Lens appear slightly superior based on recent form and head-to-head results, making them marginal favorites to overcome Nice at Stade Bollaert-Delelis on December 14, 2025, especially with their strong home record. Expect a closely contested match with potential goals from both sides.
Lens has a slight historical edge in head-to-head encounters, with recent meetings favoring them, including a 3-0 home victory and a 1-0 win away. Nice has also had moments of success, notably defeating Lens away last season.
Both teams have some absentees. Lens faces minor injury concerns with key defenders, but no major suspensions. Nice has their main goalkeeper available, with some defensive players currently sidelined.
Expected formations include Lens deploying a 3-4-2-1, emphasizing their defensive stability and counter-attacking strengths. Nice is likely to use a 3-4-2-1 or 3-4-3, focusing on possession and quick transitions. Both teams prefer balanced approaches, with a pressing intensity that could influence turnovers and goal opportunities.
Lens boasts a remarkable 100% recent form both offensively and defensively, indicating confidence and consistency. Nice, however, has struggled in recent away fixtures, with only occasional wins, reflecting their need for a tactical adjustment to improve away performance.
See below all the main information for this match.
Historically, Lens has the edge in recent fixtures, winning the majority of encounters including a significant 3-0 victory at home. However, Nice has also claimed important wins, especially on the road. The recent form favors Lens slightly, but past results indicate a competitive matchup.
Lens recently beat Nice 3-0 in April 2024, continuing their strong home record. Conversely, Nice has had recent away success, notably winning 2-0 at Lens in December 2023. Both teams have shown resilience, making the upcoming match highly competitive.
Given the current standings and form, Lens is slightly favored to win against Nice on December 14, 2025. The match is expected to be tight, but Lens's strong home performance and consistent scoring give them a slight edge over Nice.
First League
Premier League
