Nice got a good 5th place last season, killing off the Europa League. In the transfer market, Benitez, N'Doye, Permade, Dolberg, etc. were sold, and Schmeichel, Eli, Ramsey, Pepe, Bouuka, etc. were brought in, and the strength declined, and the performance of the new season was average, plus because of the multi-front war, the record was not good, and the league won 5 wins, 5 draws and 5 defeats, and ranked the 9th place. A total of 15 goals scored and 17 goals conceded, weak attacking power, relying more on defense to eat points. The last game, meet the battle, the final 1-1 draw, but more this game is intentional first, the game is second, practice feet only, participate in the open value is not great. It is worth mentioning that Nice's reinforcements, a little bit partial pension, are not the players of the previous giants, in fact, the effect is not good. I am afraid that if you want to win this game against Lens, this kind of offensive firepower is not enough. Injuries, Lemina, Diop, Yousef and other core young people are doubtful, the impact is huge.
The strength of Lens in still good, every year there is progress, the club ambition is not small, last season to achieve a good result of 7th place, can be seen. Transfer market, sold Klaus, Banza, Doucoure, etc., brought in Openda, Samba, Buxa, Samed, etc., the overall lineup is a little more balanced. The new season achieved 11 wins, 3 draws and 1 loss, excellent form, ranked 2nd, a total of 26 goals scored, 10 goals conceded, attacking power is not bad, the defensive end is also stable, and even have a chance to impact the qualification. In the last game, the team friendly, 2-1 defeat, 8 consecutive victories in various games, which also beat, such as the veteran hosts, full of gold. This battle against the strength of the decline of Nice, naturally want to bring points home.