Lens

Football France - Ligue 1 Stade Bollaert-Delelis Sun 19 May 15:00

Montpellier

  1. Prediction
  2. Odds
  3. Stats
  4. Team News
  5. Lineups
  6. Injuries
  7. Squads
  8. Table

We’re confident that Lens can beat Montpellier by a sizeable margin. Therefore, the betting prediction is to back the -111 about the favourite with a -1.5 goal Asian Handicap.

Expert Analysis

We’re keen to follow the latest form and understand any patterns that emerge. The same applies to injuries that could affect key players. Combined with the best stats, there is plenty of information to make a verdict.

Key Lens vs Montpellier stats:

  • Lens have won 6 of their past 10 home matches
  • Lens have scored 2 or more goals in 5 of their past 10 home matches
  • Lens have not lost any of their last 3 home matches
  • Lens have kept 14 clean sheets in their past 33 matches this season
  • Montpellier have conceded 2 or more goals in 14 of their last 33 matches this season

The Asian Handicap market allows us to back Lens by two or more goals in this Ligue 1 encounter. Our -1.5 goals betting tip is available at odds of -111.

There’s a chance to move the line and back Lens with a bigger handicap which means you get more attractive odds.

Last Matches & H2H

Lens drew against Rennes in their last match, in the Ligue 1 clash 1-1. Angelo Fulgini scored in the game at Roazhon Park, with Lens having four shots on target and they had 43% of possession.

Montpellier lost against Monaco in their last match, losing the Ligue 1 clash 2-0 at Stade de la Mosson, with Montpellier having three shots on target and they had 46% of possession.

We saw Lens and Montpellier play out a 0-0 draw at Stade de la Mosson during their last meeting.

In the past 7 encounters, we have seen Lens win three times and Montpellier land two victories. The other clashes between the teams ended in draws.

Confirmed Lineups

Lens (confirmed lineup): Jean-Louis Leca, Jonathan Gradit, Abdukodir Khusanov, Facundo Medina, Ruben Aguilar, Deiver Machado, Nampalys Mendy, David Costa, Florian Sotoca, Angelo Fulgini, Elye Wahi.

Montpellier (confirmed lineup): Dimitry Bertaud, Silvan Hefti, Christopher Jullien, Modibo Sagnan, Lucas Mincarelli Davin, Becir Omeragic, Joris Chotard, Othmane Maamma, Khalil Fayad, Tanguy Coulibaly, Akor Adams.

Lens vs Montpellier Prediction

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Lens vs Montpellier Odds

Lens are massive -300 favourites to win this Ligue 1 game with the bookies and are regarded as 75% likely to win the match judging by the latest betting odds. Montpellier are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at +700.

A high-scoring match is a possibility and that is reflected in the Over 2.5 Goals odds. For those expecting both sides to find the net, Both Teams to Score Yes is available at -163.

Should you want to back Lens to win this Ligue 1 match, then there is -901 available on the Draw No Bet market, with Montpellier chalked at +550.

Team Stats

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Full time Result

  • 9 wins, 7 defeats and 4 draws in previous 20 matches
  • 6 wins, 3 defeats and 1 draws in previous 10 home matches

Full time Results

  • 7 wins, 7 defeats and 6 draws in previous 20 matches
  • 5 wins, 4 defeats and 1 draws in previous 10 away matches

Goals

Goals

RC Lens

Montpellier Hérault SC

Goals / match
1.2 1.2
Conceded / match
1 1.2
Total / match
2.2 2.4

Corners

Corners

RC Lens

Montpellier Hérault SC

For / match
4.8 2.8
Against / match
3.8 5.6
Total / match
8.6 8.4

Possession

Possession

Top Scorers & Assists

Top Scorers & Assists

Team News

It’s good to know about any injuries and this is reflected in our Lens vs Montpellier team news, with this leading to predicted and confirmed lineups.

We’re on hand to provide you with full details of the latest Ligue 1 squads.

Lens vs Montpellier Lineups

Lens Confirmed Lineup 3-4-2-1

Montpellier Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

Lens Confirmed Lineup 3-4-2-1

16 Jean-Louis Leca
24 Jonathan Gradit 25 Abdukodir Khusanov 14 Facundo Medina
2 Ruben Aguilar 3 Deiver Machado 26 Nampalys Mendy 10 David Costa
7 Florian Sotoca 11 Angelo Fulgini
9 Elye Wahi
16 Dimitry Bertaud
36 Silvan Hefti 6 Christopher Jullien 5 Modibo Sagnan 35 L. Mincarelli Davin
27 Becir Omeragic 13 Joris Chotard
42 Othmane Maamma 22 Khalil Fayad 70 Tanguy Coulibaly
8 Akor Adams

Montpellier Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

Lens Substitutes

  • 6Salis Abdul Samed
  • 18Andy Diouf
  • 21Massadio Haidara
  • 22Wesley Said
  • 27Morgan Guilavogui
  • 28Adrien Thomasson
  • 29P. Frankowski
  • 32Ayanda Sishuba
  • 40Yannick Pandor

Montpellier Substitutes

  • 1Belmin Dizdarevic
  • 3Issiaga Sylla
  • 10Wahbi Khazri
  • 17Theo Sainte-Luce
  • 18Leo Leroy
  • 19Sacha Delaye
  • 23Yann Karamoh
  • 29Enzo Tchato
  • 77Falaye Sacko

Previous Lens Lineups

12 May Ligue 1
Rennes 1-1 Lens
03 May Ligue 1
Lens 2-0 Lorient
28 Apr Ligue 1
Marseille 2-1 Lens

Previous Montpellier Lineups

12 May Ligue 1
Montpellier 0-2 Monaco
03 May Ligue 1
Toulouse 1-2 Montpellier
26 Apr Ligue 1
Montpellier 1-1 Nantes

Check out the Lens vs Montpellier lineups which include predicted lineups and confirmed starting 11s along with formations and substitute information.

Injuries & Suspensions

Lens Injury Table

Type Name Info
No players are currently reported injured or suspended.
Kevin Danso Groin injury
Neil El Aynaoui Knee injury
Jhoanner Chávez Thigh injury

Montpellier Injury Table

Type Name Info
No players are currently reported injured or suspended.
Teji Savanier Suspended (direct red card)
Boubakar Kouyaté Hip injury
Benjamin Lecomte Tendon injury

Check out the latest injuries and suspensions. You can find out the length of absence for each player, with injury news being updated regularly.

Make sure you check out the latest squads and access the up-to-date player stats.

France FlagLigue 1 Table

Ligue 1 2023/2024

# Team G W D L +/- P
1 PSG 33 21 10 2 79:33 73
2 Monaco 33 19 7 7 64:42 64
3 Lille 33 16 10 7 50:32 58
4 Brest 33 16 10 7 50:34 58
5 Nice 33 15 9 9 38:27 54
6 Lens 33 14 8 11 43:35 50
7 Lyon 33 15 5 13 47:54 50
8 Marseille 33 12 11 10 50:40 47
9 Rennes 33 12 10 11 52:44 46
10 Reims 33 12 8 13 40:46 44
11 Toulouse 33 11 10 12 42:43 43
12 Montpellier 33 10 11 12 41:46 40
13 Strasbourg 33 10 9 14 37:48 39
14 Nantes 33 9 6 18 30:51 33
15 Le Havre 33 7 11 15 33:43 32
16 Metz 33 8 5 20 35:56 29
17 Lorient 33 6 8 19 38:66 26
18 Clermont 33 5 10 18 26:55 25
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Lille 16 11 3 2 32:12 36
2 Marseille 17 10 6 1 31:13 36
3 PSG 17 9 6 2 42:22 33
4 Brest 17 8 7 2 25:14 31
5 Nice 17 9 4 4 21:11 31
6 Monaco 16 9 3 4 26:14 30
7 Lens 16 9 3 4 25:16 30
8 Rennes 17 7 4 6 34:26 25
9 Reims 16 7 3 6 17:17 24
10 Strasbourg 17 7 3 7 22:23 24
11 Lyon 16 6 4 6 23:28 22
12 Le Havre 16 6 2 8 17:17 20
13 Montpellier 17 3 9 5 20:23 18
14 Toulouse 16 3 7 6 21:22 16
15 Clermont 17 3 5 9 14:27 14
16 Lorient 16 3 4 9 21:30 13
17 Metz 16 3 3 10 17:25 12
18 Nantes 17 3 3 11 17:30 12

We recommend looking at the Ligue 1 standings after each round of games so you can see where each side are placed in the table.