Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(8) 3 Goals 12 (18)
(4) 4 Assists 5 (10)
(6.5) 6.7 Average Ratings 6.9 (6.7)
26.9 Average Age 26.1
180.6 Average Height (cm) 183.1
(0.9) 1 Shots pg 0.9 (0.9)
(58%) 57% Aerial Duel Success 47% (47%)
(0.6) 0.6 Dribbles pg 0.7 (0.7)
(1.4) 1.1 Tackles pg 1.6 (1.8)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Ligue 1.

Missing Players

Lens
Nice
Player Reason Status Rating
Neil El Aynaoui Out 6.13
Jimmy Cabot Out N/A
Kevin Danso Out 6.94
Martín Satriano Doubtful 6.22
Player Reason Status Rating
Sofiane Diop Out 6.44
Terem Moffi Out N/A
Gaëtan Laborde Out 6.52
Jérémie Boga Doubtful 6.77

Team News

Lens
Nice
  • Kevin Danso is set to undergo minor heart surgery, delaying his return after a failed medical which prevented his move to Roma.
  • Danso could return to action as early as next month, the same expected recovery timeframe as Jimmy Cabot (knee) and Martin Satriano (calf).
  • M'Bala Nzola, on loan from Fiorentina, scored his first goal for Lens in a dramatic added-time equaliser against Rennes and may be rewarded with his first start.
  • Jhoanner Chaves returned late from international duty with Ecuador but started the draw against Rennes and is expected to retain his place at left wing-back.
  • Franck Haise picked largely the same side that beat St Etienne 8-0 for their Europa League clash against Real Sociedad midweek.
  • Tom Louchet and Badredine Bouanani replaced Tanguy Ndombele and the injured Mohamed-Ali Cho for that game.
  • Cho remains a doubt along with Hichem Boudaoui, while Morgan Sanson is nearing a return.
  • Confirmed absentees include Terem Moffi, Gaetan Laborde, and Jeremie Boga for this match.

Prediction

  • These are two very well-matched sides meeting in Ligue 1, with a draw between Lens and Nice a distinct possibility on Saturday afternoon.
  • It will be a strange afternoon for OGC Nice manager Franck Haise, who steps into the opposing dugout for the first time at Stade Félix Boellaert since leaving the club at the end of last season.
  • Lens are likely to extend their run of draws to a fourth game in Ligue 1.
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