Our Lille vs Nantes Prediction: 2-1
Lille vs Nantes in the France Ligue 1 is scheduled for an 16:15 GMT kick-off on Sunday March 1, 2026. We’re backing a 2-1 home win, but with both sides regularly hitting the scoreboard, BTTS is a strong option for bettors.
This Lille vs Nantes prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Lille's Last Match – Crvena Zvezda vs Lille
Lille will seek to keep their streak alive after a 2-0 UEFA Europa League victory over Crvena Zvezda on February 26. In that match, Lille recorded 44% possession, firing 9 shots at goal, with 8 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Crvena Zvezda | 56% | 8 (4) | 0.89 | 87 |
 Lille | 44% | 9 (8) | 0.98 | 63 |
Nantes's Last Match – Nantes vs Le Havre
Nantes will aim to maintain their momentum following a 2-0 France Ligue 1 triumph against Le Havre on February 22. In that match, Nantes controlled 29% of possession and managed 4 shots on goal, with 3 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Nantes | 29% | 4 (3) | 1.33 | 37 |
 Le Havre | 71% | 4 (2) | 0.43 | 60 |
Lille vs Nantes Stats
Key Stats
| Lille | Nantes | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.06 | Attacking Strength | 0.81 |
| 1.05 | Defence Strength | 1.06 |
| 1.1 | Points Per Game | 1 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 3/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 3/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 0.7 | Average Scored | 1.5 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Lille are averaging 0.7 goals scored and 1.2 conceded per match, while Nantes average 1.5 scored and 2.0 conceded per game.
Lille 7-12
Nantes 15-20
What are the odds for this match?
Lille to win: @1.45
Draw: @4.5
Nantes to win: @7
Lineups
Lille (4-2-3-1) : Berke Ozer, Tiago Santos, Nathan Ngoy, Chancel Mbemba, Calvin Verdonk, Ngal'ayel Mukau, Benjamin Andre, Gaetan Perrin, Hakon Arnar Haraldsson, Felix Correia, Matias Fernandez
Nantes (3-5-2) : Anthony Lopes, Chidozie Awaziem, Ali Youssef, Nicolas Cozza, Fabien Centonze, Johann Lepenant, Mohamed Kaba, Louis Leroux, Deiver Machado, Youssef El Arabi, Ignatius Kpene Ganago
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