Lens vs Nice
Lens and Nice, both Ligue 1 sides, compared over the 2026/2027 season in the Ligue 1. Lens played 5 matches and Nice 5. The 9 metrics below are measured per match, with each side ranked against the rest of its league.
Lens leads on goals at 1.80 per match against 0.60, 200% more (3rd of 18 in the league), expected goals (xG) at 2.10 per match against 0.97, 117% more (2nd of 18 in the league) and shots at 14.8 per match against 11.8, 25% more (6th of 18 in the league).
Nice leads on goals conceded at 1.20 per match against 1.80, 33% fewer (6th of 18 in the league), yellow cards at 1.60 per match against 2.20, 27% fewer (6th of 18 in the league) and possession % at 57.0% against 51.0%, 12% more (2nd of 18 in the league).
Overall Lens has a narrow edge, leading 5 of the 9 metrics to Nice's 4. League context matters: a rank shows how each side compares with its own division, not with the other's.