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09 December 2021, 11:45 | 28 August 2021, 15:29
Match Preview Nantes vs Lens Ligue 1 Dec 10, 2021

The League of Talents is back with the Ligue 1 fixture between FC Nantes and RC Lens, scheduled for kick-off at 21:00 (GMT+1) on Friday, December 10, at the Stade de la Beaujoire - Louis Fonteneau.

Preview Nantes Ligue 1, Dec 10, 2021

Preview The Yellow House picked up a 1-0 win over Lorient in the much-anticipated Breton derby last weekend at the Stade Yves Allainmat - Le Moustoir. An uneventful first-half saw Nantes’ Kalifa Coulibaly booked for simulation after minimal contact with Lorient’s goalkeeper, Paul Nardi. Minutes later, Terem Moffi saw his weak attempt on goal thwarted at the other end by Alban Lafont before both sides left for the break. The stalemate remained despite several clear-cut chances at both ends, until Wylan Cyprien (83’), who came off the bench in the 64th minute for Coulibaly, spun around for the late opener. Having returned to winning ways, DLDLW, Antoine Kombouaré seeks back-to-back victories as his team attempts to reclaim a spot in the top ten. La Maison Jaune (22 points; 6W, 4D, and 7L) trails the section by two points. A win here could see Nantes take a step closer to the top ten if favorable outcomes emerge from other fixtures over the weekend. Kombouaré’s side has struck a delicate balance between attack and defense, netting 21 times and conceding as many for a G.D. of 0. - While having both performance metrics; average goals conceded and average goals scored, measured at 1.23 goals per 90 minutes. La Maison Jaune could line up in the 4—4—2 formation against Lens on Friday, with Ludovic Blas and Coulibaly in attack. Sébastien Corchia (hamstring) is doubtful alongside Roli Pereira De Sa.

Preview Lens Ligue 1, Dec 10, 2021

Preview Fifth-placed Lens remained in the same spot following the 1-1 draw against PSG last weekend. Both sides failed to find the back of the net before the break, despite several clear-cut chances at both ends. The stalemate remained until minutes after the interval when a 25-yard-stunner from Seko Fofana (62’) left Lens in the lead. Minutes into stoppage time, Mbappe, who came in as a second-half substitute, found Georginio Wijnaldum (90’+2) with a laser-guided cross for the leveler. The draw leaves Lens with three in a row: WLDDD, while having 27 points from 7W, 6D, and 4L. For that game against PSG, Franck Haise adopted the 3—4—2—1 formation, leaving Arnaud Kalimuendo in attack. After 18 shots, with 7 on target, the 50-year-old could be sticking with the same formation on Friday. On availability, Jonathan Clauss is suspended, along with Cheick Doucouré. In addition, Wesley Saïd (muscle injury) remains doubtful while Deiver Machado (meniscus injury) is expected to make a return in early January.

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