Updated: This round-up has been updated with the latest match news links.
This Ligue 1 round-up brings together the key fixtures for Match Week of 8 May 2026, with a quick predictions table, predicted lineups, best odds and short match-by-match previews in one place.
Quick Predictions Table
| Match | Kick-off | Predicted score | Detailed Match Review |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lens vs Nantes | Fri 8 May 2026 19:45 BST | 1-1 | Read review |
Lens vs Nantes
Kick-off: Fri 8 May 2026 19:45 BST
Lens vs Nantes Best Odds
Short form guide
Lens have the clearest result edge, with the full-time probabilities putting them at 73.53% compared with 9.31% for Nantes. That gives the match a defined favourite, although the prediction still leaves room for the game to tighten if the underdog can slow the tempo. The score prediction is 1-1.
The over/under data gives the game a stronger scoring angle, with Both Teams to Score: Yes 46.60%, No 53.40% and Total Goals Over/Under 2.5: Over 59.12%, Under 40.88%. If the match opens up after the first goal, the tactical plan on both sides may have to change quickly.
Recent results
Lens last three recorded results from the match preview:
| League | Date | Team | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ligue 1 | 02/05/26 |  Nice vs  Lens |
1 – 1 |
| Ligue 1 | 24/04/26 |  Brest vs Lens |
3 – 3 |
| Ligue 1 | 17/04/26 | Lens vs  Toulouse |
3 – 2 |
Nantes last three recorded results from the match preview:
| League | Date | Team | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ligue 1 | 02/05/26 |  Nantes vs  Olympique Marseille |
3 – 0 |
| Ligue 1 | 26/04/26 |  Rennes vs Nantes |
2 – 1 |
| Ligue 1 | 22/04/26 |  Paris Saint Germain vs Nantes |
3 – 0 |
Recent head-to-head
| League | Date | Team | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ligue 1 | 06/12/25 | Nantes vs Lens |
1 – 2 |
| Ligue 1 | 23/02/25 | Nantes vs Lens |
3 – 1 |
| Ligue 1 | 09/11/24 | Lens vs Nantes |
3 – 2 |
Predicted lineups
Key battles to watch
| Lens | Nantes | Key Battle Overview |
|---|---|---|
| Lens | Nantes | Allan Saint-Maximin against Chidozie Awaziem could be decisive if Lens can isolate that side and let Saint-Maximin carry the ball at pace. |
| Lens | Nantes | Matthieu Udol against Ibrahima Sissoko looks important in midfield, with both sides needing control in the central areas. |
| Lens | Nantes | Allan Saint-Maximin is key for Lens because he offers direct running and a likely route to chance creation in the final third. |
| Lens | Nantes | Ignatius Ganago is key for Nantes because he is the main attacking reference in the 4-2-3-1 and the clearest route to a goal. |
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Best Odds
Lens vs Nantes
Latest bookmaker update: 2026-05-08 12:20:38