Lens vs Montpellier Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 08 Dec 2024

Will We See a Competitive Game?

Montpellier can thrive as the outsiders and we’ll take a +1.5 start that they beat Lens at Asian Handicap odds of -111. The win, draw and single goal defeat is on our side which amounts to an attractive bet.

2-2 Draw When Teams Last Clashed

RC Lens won their last game. It was on their travels where Reims were beaten 2-0 at Stade Auguste Delaune. Will Still's team enjoyed 48% possession and had six shots on target, with Adrien Thomasson and M'Bala Nzola scoring one goal each.

Montpellier drew their previous game which was at home. The action at Stade de la Mosson ended 2-2 against LOSC Lille. La Paillade had five shots on goal and 43% possession, with Issiaga Sylla and Arnaud Nordin finding the net.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last encounter between Lens and Montpellier ended all square. This head-to-head was a 2-2 draw at Stade Bollaert-Delelis. In the past 8 meetings between these teams, there has been three draws. Lens have won three games and Montpellier two.

Lens have 3 wins, 3 losses and 4 draws, averaging 1.1 goals from 4.6 shots on goal and 13.0 attempts. Les Sang et Or have averaged 54.5% possession, 484.5 passes and 5.6 corners per match, conceding 1.1 goals and 3.4 corners from 4.0 shots on goal and 11.2 attempts.

M'Bala Nzola leads the way with 3 goals, with Adrien Thomasson and Przemyslaw Frankowski getting 2 apiece. Angelo Fulgini, Andy Diouf and Adrien Thomasson are top assists makers with 1, while goalkeeper Brice Samba has kept 4 clean sheets.

Montpellier have won 2, lost 7 and drawn 1, with an average of 1.1 goals from 11.8 attempts and 4.0 shots on goal. There’s been an average of 46.9% possession, 373.5 passes, 5.6 corners in their favour and 3.9 corners against, while they’ve conceded 2.4 goals from 14.2 attempts and 5.7 shots on goal.

Arnaud Nordin got 4 goals, Akor Adams notched 2, while Issiaga Sylla and two other players scored 1. Look no further than Teji Savanier for the top assist maker (3) in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Lens confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Brice Samba (GK), Przemyslaw Frankowski, Kevin Danso, Abdukodir Khusanov, Facundo Medina, Adrien Thomasson, Andy Diouf, Remy Lascary, Angelo Fulgini, Anass Zaroury, M'Bala Nzola.

Montpellier confirmed lineup (5-3-2): Benjamin Lecomte (GK), Becir Omeragic, Nikola Maksimovic, Modibo Sagnan, Enzo Tchato, Issiaga Sylla, Teji Savanier, Joris Chotard, Jordan Ferri, Mousa Tamari, Arnaud Nordin.

Lens vs Montpellier Prediction & Betting Tips

Montpellier +1.5 looks a great option on the Asian Handicap at a price of -111. We’re expecting to get a payout from this Ligue 1 match and expect the outsiders to keep the scoreline close.

The formbook is always a good place to start ahead of making football predictions. Team news is also an important port of call, while the stats we present always tell an interesting story.

Key Lens vs Montpellier league stats:

• The +1.5 line has been covered by Montpellier in 4 of their last 5 games.
• The +1.5 line has been covered by Montpellier in 7 of their last 10 games on the road.
• The +1.5 line has been covered by Montpellier in 4 consecutive games.
• The -1.5 line hasn’t been covered by Lens in any of their last 5 games at home.
• The -1.5 line hasn’t been covered by Lens in 8 of their last 10 games.
• The -1.5 line hasn’t been covered by Lens in 5 consecutive games at home.
• The -1.5 line hasn’t been covered by Lens in 4 consecutive games against Montpellier.

Montpellier +1.5 Probability

The bookies make it a 52.6% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. In our opinion, there’s actually a probability of success closer to 60%. The wager can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Our Match Prediction

Montpellier Asian Hcp +1.5 @ -111 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Lens 2 - 1 Montpellier

There’s plenty of juice to be found by backing Lens to win 2-1. We can’t pass up the odds of +650 when it comes to correct score betting and it’s a fun wager.

Lens vs Montpellier Odds

With an estimated 73% chance of winning, the bookies are taking no chances with their -275 betting odds about RC Lens triumphing in this Ligue 1 match. For those wanting to back Montpellier, you will find +700 about this outsider.

Over 2.5 Goals is trading at a shorter price than Under 2.5 Goals right now.

The good news is that you can access hundreds of markets for any Ligue 1 match. All the leading football betting sites have a massive range of pre-match and In-Play betting options.

Full-Time Result

1

-275

X

+400

2

+700

Half-Time Result

1

-125

X

+160

2

+600

Double Chance

1X

-1205

12

-599

X2

+200

Draw No Bet

1

-800

2

+500

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -1.5

+105

2 Hcp +1.5

-118

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+130

Over 2.5

-163

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-110

No

-110

Lens vs Montpellier Lineups & Team News

Make sure you know the lineups ahead of kick-off, with injuries also playing a part when it comes to Lens vs Montpellier team news.

If you’re looking for the latest player information, check out the Ligue 1 squads.

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