Lens vs Nantes Prediction & Betting Tips (9 November)

Undefeated until the 9th day but author of many draws, numbering 5, RC Lens saw its invincibility end in the northern derby against Lille 0-2 two weeks ago. Rebounding last weekend on the ground of the leader, PSG, seemed difficult and the Sang et Or conceded a new setback although they did not sink at the Parc des Princes 1-0. After 10 days, the team led by Will Still is 7th in the standings with 14 points, one less than Lyon, the last club virtually qualified for a European competition. Two defeats also undermined the Nantais in their last outings, at Strasbourg 3-1 then at home against Marseille 1-2.

These setbacks do not endanger Lens unlike Nantes, which has not won in the league since August 31. Antoine Kombouaré's men are in 14th place in the ranking and have the same number of points as the virtual play-off player. Reacting in the North is obligatory on the Nantes side so as not to spend the international break in the relegation zone. 

For Lens, the suspensions impact the defensive sector. The holder Medina returns to the group after having served his sanction during the last match but it is now the turn of another executive, Khusanov, sent off against PSG, to have to stay on the side. He will be absent for this meeting and the next. Still on the back line, the right piston Aguilar remains absent, injured in a shoulder. The unavailability of the player Cabot (no matches), the striker Satriano (no goals in 4 matches) and another offensive player, Saïd (2 goals), are also still relevant. In addition to Khusanov, the RCL deplores the suspension of its striker Nzola (2 goals) for accumulation of yellow cards. The important attacking midfielder Fulgini is fit again after withdrawing from the last match in which Sotoca (no goal) was injured.

He is uncertain.In Nantes, Antoine Kombouaré must still take into account the usual withdrawals of Centonze and young Mahamoud, who have not yet been able to play this season due to their respective injuries. Central defender Zézé is suspended for having accumulated 3 yellow cards in 10 days. The starting midfielder Lepenant, in the rehabilitation phase, remains unavailable and the less used Mollet is fit again. No player from the club has scored more than 2 goals in the league. Former Lyonnais Kadewere was the only scorer last Sunday in the defeat against Marseille.