Montpellier vs Lens Prediction & Tips
Montpellier and Lens face at Stade de la Mosson, in a match for the 10th round of the Ligue 1. These teams have met only twice recently: in 30‑01‑2021, ending with Lens winning by (1‑2), and in 12‑12‑2020, ending with the victory of Montpellier by (2‑3). In this match, the home factor can play an important role, as Lens has significant differences in the results achieved at home and as a visitor.
Montpellier Analysis
After 2 wins, 4 draws and 3 losses, the home team is in the 13th position, having won 10 points. In the penultimate match, they lost in an away match against Paris Saint Germain, by (2‑0). This is a team little affected by the home factor, that is, they have similar results at home and away, since in the last 30 matches they register 5 wins, 5 draws and 5 losses in away matches, with 21 goals scored and 23 conceded, against 6 wins , 6 draws and 3 defeats at home, with 30 goals scored and 24 conceded. In the last 5 home matches for the league, Montpellier has a record of 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss, having won 8 points out of 15 possible.
In this competition, they haven’t lost any of the last 4 home matches. They have conceded goals to their opponent in 8 of the last 9 matches, so they haven’t shown great defensive solidity, but their offense has scored consistently, as they have managed to score in 8 of the last 9 matches for this competition. There is a tendency for goals in their home games, as 33 of the last 38 matches they have played have ended with Over 1.5 goals. In 9 matches for this competition, they have only turned the score around in 1 in the 4 matches in which they conceded the first goal. In the last 7 home matches for all competitions there are 1 periods that stand out: they have conceded 4 of their 8 goals between minutes (16’‑30′).
Montpellier enters this game with a draw, by 1-1, against Strasbourg, thus adding the fourth straight game without winning in this competition: the only goal of the team was signed by Florent Mollet. The home team usually acts in a tactical system in 4-3-3 favoring quick transitions, mainly through the wings. In this drawing, the three most offensive men of Montpellier are Stephy Mavididi, Florent Mollet and Valère Germain, with the last athlete mentioned being one of the best scorers with 3 goals scored. Coach Olivier Dall’Oglio will be without Thuler, Thibault Tamas, Pedro Mendes and Ambroise Oyongo, all with physical problems.
Lens Analysis
After 5 wins, 3 draws and 1 loss, the away team is in the 2nd position, having won 18 points. In the last match, they won in an away match against Olympique Marseille, by (2‑3). In the last match, they won at home against Reims, by (2‑3). Curiously, this is a team that has been stronger away than at home, as in the last 30 matches they register 8 wins, 4 draws and 3 losses in away matches; against 5 wins, 7 draws and 3 losses in their stadium. In the last 4 away league matches Lens has a record of 3 wins and 1 draw, so they have won 10 points out of 12 possible.
For this competition, you don’t lose 4 games as a visitor. Their offense has scored consistently, as they have managed to score in 8 of the last 9 matches for this competition. There is a tendency to have goals in their away games, as 34 of the last 38 matches they have played have ended with Over 1.5 goals.
Lens is going through a phase of enormous confidence and in the last game they beat Stade Reims by 2-0: the two goals of the team were signed by Arnaud Kalimuendo. The visiting club usually acts in a 3-4-3 tactical system, favoring a more leisurely and organized style of play. The three men responsible for causing panic in the opposing defense are Gaël Kakuta, Florian Sotoca and Arnaud Kalimuendo, the second athlete mentioned being one of the highlights with 2 goals and 3 assists. For this match, the visiting coach is without Corentin Jean due to physical problems.
Montpellier – Lens FREE TIPS
Lens – Win @ 3.25
Both teams to score / YES @ 1.80
Over 2.5 Goals @ 1.90
