Montpellier vs Lens Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 31 Jan 2025

Find Out Why We’re Backing Lens

Lens appear to be an attractive wager when it comes to the Full-Time Result market. You can get odds of -120 that they defeat Montpellier and we’re feeling upbeat that this is a value bet.

2-0 Victory for Lens in Pair’s Previous H2H

Montpellier have triumphed in back-to-back games. The latest was away from home where Toulouse were beaten 2-1 at Stadium Municipal. La Paillade ended up with just 34% possession and had four shots on target, while Modibo Sagnan and Othmane Maamma scored one goal each.

RC Lens won their previous game which was at home. It was a 1-0 victory against Angers at Stade Bollaert-Delelis. The Pas-de-Calais team enjoyed 65% possession and had four shots on goal, with Przemyslaw Frankowski on target with the winner early in the second half.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Lens have avoided defeat against Montpellier in the past six meetings. In their last encounter, hosts Lens came out with a 2-0 win at Stade Bollaert-Delelis. The previous 9 H2H games have ended in four Lens victories, three draws and two Montpellier wins.

Montpellier have 3 wins, 5 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.2 goals from 11.5 attempts and 4.6 shots on goal. Jean-Louis Gasset's side have averaged 45.4% possession, 372.9 passes and 5.7 corners per game, conceding 1.5 goals and 5.4 corners from 15.4 attempts and 5.3 shots on goal.

Top scorers are Mousa Tamari and Arnaud Nordin on 2 goals, while Modibo Sagnan has racked up 1. Teji Savanier is the top assists maker with 2.

Lens have 5 victories, 4 defeats and 1 draw, with an average of 14.7 attempts, 4.3 shots on goal and 1.4 goals. Les Sang et Or average 54.3% possession, 489.4 passes, 5.3 corners awarded and 2.6 corners against them, while 1.2 goals have been conceded from 4.0 shots on goal and 10.0 attempts.

M'Bala Nzola is top scorer on 3, with Przemyslaw Frankowski and Adrien Thomasson next on 2. Przemyslaw Frankowski has clocked up 2 assists, with Brice Samba, Herve Koffi and Mathew Ryan keeping 3 clean sheets between them in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Montpellier confirmed lineup (4-3-1-2): Benjamin Lecomte (GK), Enzo Tchato, Kiki Kouyate, Modibo Sagnan, Theo Sainte-Luce, Becir Omeragic, Khalil Fayad, Joris Chotard, Teji Savanier, Mousa Tamari, Andy Delort.

Lens confirmed lineup (5-3-2): Mathew Ryan (GK), Jonathan Gradit, Malang Sarr, Facundo Medina, Przemyslaw Frankowski, Deiver Machado, Adrien Thomasson, Neil El Aynaoui, Andy Diouf, M'Bala Nzola, Goduine Koyalipou.

Montpellier vs Lens Prediction & Betting Tips

Lens are a standout bet at -120 when it comes to the latest odds. The favourites should be able to land a win in this Ligue 1 match based on the numbers at our disposal and we’re feeling optimistic.

Our football experts study the form, while injuries and suspensions can also affect the potential outcome. Before coming up with a verdict, we combine this data with the latest stats.

Key Montpellier vs Lens league stats:

• Lens have won 3 of their last 5 games on the road.
• Montpellier have lost 12 of their last 20 games.

Lens to Win Probability

According to the odds, there’s a 54.6% likelihood of our pick winning. Our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be closer to 60%. This is why we can recommend this wager.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Montpellier 1 - 2 Lens

Lens are available to back at +650 to secure a 2-1 victory. This is a risky but potentially more rewarding bet, with this correct score option providing appeal.

Corners Prediction

Montpellier Over 3.5 Corners -138

It’s been an average of 5.70 Montpellier corners in the past 10 games, with Lens conceding a corner average of 4.30 in their previous 10 away matches. We’re expecting plenty of Montpellier corners and that the Team Corners line is going to be covered, with odds of -138 available.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Montpellier

Total

11.10 5.70 5.40

Home

10.40 5.50 4.90

Away

8.90 4.30 4.60

Lens

Total

7.90 5.30 2.60

Home

9.00 6.40 2.60

Away

8.90 4.60 4.30

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-120

Under 9.5

-120

Montpellier Corners

Over 3.5

-125

Under 3.5

-110

Lens Corners

Over 5.5

-120

Under 5.5

-120

Most Corners

1

+165

X

+575

2

-175

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Montpellier vs Lens Odds

The RC Lens betting odds have been priced up by the bookies and they are -118 favourites to land victory in this Ligue 1 encounter which means a 54% chance of winning. Montpellier are the outsiders at +333.3 and they’re regarded as least likely to win.

You can find the shortest odds for Over 2.5 Goals, which means three goals or more being scored.

The football betting sites offer a Draw No Bet market for all Ligue 1 matches and you can back Montpellier at +200 and RC Lens at -275.

Full-Time Result

1

+333.3

X

+270

2

-118

Half-Time Result

1

+333.3

X

+125

2

+140

Double Chance

1X

-110

12

-350

X2

-500

Draw No Bet

1

+200

2

-275

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.5

+106

2 Hcp -0.5

-115

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+110

Over 2.5

-138

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-143

No

+105

Montpellier vs Lens Lineups & Team News

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