Monaco vs Lens Prediction & Tips
Monaco and Lens face at Stade Louis II., in a match for the 3rd round of the Ligue 1. These teams have met only twice recently: in 23‑05‑2021, ending in a draw by (0‑0), and in 16 ‑12‑2020, ending with the victory of Lens by (0‑3). In this match, the home factor can play an important role, as both teams have significant differences in the results achieved at home and as a visitor.
Monaco Analysis
Currently in 14th position, the home team has won 1 point so far. In the 1st round, they tied at home against Nantes, by (1‑1). In the following round, the final result was a defeat by (1‑0), against Lorient. Curiously, this is a team that presents more positive results away than at home, since in the last 30 matches they register 10 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses as a visitor, with 26 goals scored and 7 conceded, against 8 wins, 4 draws and 3 home defeats, with 27 goals scored and 14 conceded. In their last match, for the UEFA Champions League, they lost at home to Shakhtar Donetsk by (0‑1). In the last 10 home matches Monaco has a record of 6 wins, 1 draw and 3 losses. Defensive consistency hasn’t been their best feature, as they have conceded goals in 8 of the last 10 matches, but their offense has scored consistently, as they have scored goals in 7 of the last 10 matches. In 15 matches, they have conceded the first goal 7 times but managed to turn the score around in 3.
Monaco comes unmotivated for this match after a home defeat, by 0-1, against Shakhtar Donetsk, counting for the Champions League. Contrary to the “enemy” of this round, the home team must act in a 4-4-2 tactical system, with the objective of using a more conservative style of play, progressing on the field through short passes. In this drawing, the two players who will occupy the most advanced zones are Wissan Ben Yedder and Kevin Volland. Coach Niko Kovac will not be able to count on central defender Jean Marcelin as he is still suffering from a muscle injury.
Lens Analysis
Currently in 8th position, the visiting team has won 2 points so far. In the 1st round, they tied in an away match against Rennes by (1‑1). In the following round, the final result was a draw by (2‑2) in the home match against Saint‑Étienne. Curiously, this is a team that has been stronger away than at home, as in the last 30 matches they register 6 wins, 5 draws and 4 losses in away matches; against 4 wins, 8 draws and 3 losses in their stadium. In the last 10 away matches Lens has won 3, tied 4 and lost 3. Defensive consistency hasn’t been their best feature, as they have conceded goals in 9 of the last 10 matches. In their away matches there is a tendency to have goals, as 35 of their last 39 matches have ended with Over 1.5 goals.
Lens comes for this match after a 2-2 draw at home, against Saint-Étienne. The visiting team will be able to use a tactical system in 5-3-2, and they will have to adopt a more defensive posture, with the objective of trying their best not to concede a goal caused by tactical errors. In this scheme, the two men who will occupy more advanced areas in the field are Ignatius Ganago and Florian Sotoca. It should be noted that the player who will put his vision of the game into practice, in order to better define his team’s attacks, is Frenchman Gael Kakuta. Coach Franck Haise is expected to have only two absences for this game, both due to injury: Wesley Said and Massadio Haidara.
Monaco – Lens FREE TIPS
Monaco – Win @ 1.75
Both teams to score / YES @ 1.80
Over 2.5 Goals @ 1.90
