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Montpellier Lens betting prediction


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The most likely scenario for this match is the occurrence of several goals. While Lens is expected to dominate the game, Montpellier, even in matches where they are the underdogs, typically manages to find the back of the net at least once. It is worth noting that the "Over 2.5 Goals" market has been a winning bet in 90% of Montpellier's home matches.
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Preview
Montpellier and Lens meet at Stade de la Mosson, in a match for the 20th round of the Ligue 1. Lens got a home win by (2‑0), in the last league head‑to‑head, played in 08‑12‑2024. At this stadium, the head‑to‑head history indicates total balance between these two teams, since there is a record of 2 draws and 1 win for each team in the last 4 matches. Sure enough, the last time these teams met at this stadium was on 08‑12‑2023, in a match for the Ligue 1, they tied (0‑0). The home advantage may play an important role in this match , since Montpellier presents significant differences between home and away results.

Analysis Montpellier

After 4 wins, 3 draws and 12 losses, the home team is in the 18th position, havinf won 12 points so far. In the last match, they have won in an away match against Toulouse by (1‑2), after in the previous match they have won (2‑1) at home, against Monaco. This is a team that usually makes good use of the home advantage, stronger with the help of its supporters, since in the last 30 matches they register 1 win, 2 draws and 12 losses in away matches, with 13 goals scored and 38 conceded; against 5 wins, 4 draws and 6 losses at their stadium, with 21 goals scored and 29 conceded. For the league, Montpellier won 12 points out of 30 possible points, after 3 wins, 3 draws and 4 losses in the last 10 home matches. Defensive consistency hasn’t been their best feature, as they have conceded at least one goal in each of the last 10 matches for this competition. There is a tendency for goals in their home matches, since 9 of the last 10 for this competition have ended with Over 2,5 goals. This is a team that has had a hard time trying to score first. They have opened up the score in only 2 of the last 19 matches for the Ligue 1, they have reached half‑time in front in 1 of those 2 matches and have held on to the lead in 1. In 19 matches for this competition, they have conceded the first goal 17 times and have only turned the score around in 3.

Montpellier enters this round demotivated after a 1-2 victory away at Toulouse, with goals from Modibo Sagnan and Othmane Maamma. The home side usually plays in a 4-4-2 formation, prioritising offensive transitions and channelling their attacks through the wide areas. The two main attacking threats will be Wahbi Khazri and Mousa Tamari, with midfielder Téji Savanier being the key player in setting up offensive plays. Missing from this game are Lucas Mincarelli, Glenn Ngosso, and Nikola Maksimović, all due to injuries.

Confirmed Lineup: Benjamin Lecomte, Becir Omeragic, Boubakar Kouyate, Theo Sainte Luce, Modibo Sagnan, Enzo Mbiayi, Teji Savanier, Joris Chotard, Khalil Fayad, Moussa Al Tamari, Andy Delort.
Coach: R. Pitau.

Analysis Lens

The away team is currently in the 8th position of the league, with 27 points won, after 8 wins, 6 draws and 5 losses. In the penultimate match, they lost in a home match against Paris Saint Germain, by (1‑2). In the last match, they won in a home match against Angers SCO, by (1‑0). This is a team that usually maintains its competitive level in home and away matches, since in the last 30 matches they register 6 wins, 5 draws and 4 losses in away matches, with 20 goals scored and 16 conceded; against 7 wins, 4 draws and 4 losses at their stadium, with 24 goals scored and 14 conceded. Their last away match for this competition ended in a win by (1‑2) against Le Havre. In the last 9 away league matches Lens has a record of 4 wins, 4 draws and 1 loss, so they have won 16 points out of 27 possible. Defensive consistency hasn’t been their best feature, as they have conceded goals in 7 of the last 10 matches, but their offense has scored consistently, as they have scored goals in 8 of the last 10 matches for this competition. In their away matches there is a tendency for few goals, since 6 of the last 9 matches for this competition have ended with Under 2,5 goals. In 19 matches for this competition, they have conceded the first goal 7 times and have only turned the score around in 1.

Lens enters this round motivated after a 1-0 victory at home against Angers, with the only goal of the match scored by Przemyslaw Frankowski. The away side typically plays in a 4-3-3 formation, favouring a slower and more organised style of play. Therefore, it is expected that the three players with the most offensive duties will be Angelo Fulgini, Florian Sotoca, and M'Bala Nzola. When transitioning to attack, they usually focus on channelling their offensive efforts down the right, making use of the width provided by full-back Przemyslaw Frankowski. Missing from this game is Facundo Medina, suspended, as well as Denis Petric, Jhoanner Chávez, Martín Satriano, and Rémy Labeau Lascary, all due to injury.

Confirmed Lineup: Mathew Ryan, Jonathan Gradit, Facundo Medina, Przemysław Frankowski, Deiver Machado, Malang Sarr, Neil El Aynaoui, Adrien Thomasson, A. Diouf, M'Bala Nzola, Goduine Koyalipou.
Coach: F. Haise.

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Frequently asked questions

The tip and bet suggestion for the Montpellier vs Lens match, on 31 January 2025, of the preview written by the editors of Betting Academy Nigeria, goes to: Over 2,5 goals ⇒ bet available on betfair.

The Montpellier vs Lens on 31 January 2025 will be played at Montpellier, Stade de la Mosson.

The most voted bet by tipsters at Betting Academy Nigeria, for the Montpellier Lens match, on the "match odds" market, was a win by Lens at with 65% of the tips.

 

Ligue 1 - 2024/2025

  • 65% 200 / 306 Games

  • Home team wins 45.5%
  • Draws 23%
  • Away team wins 31.5%
  • Over 1.5 83.5%
  • Over 2.5 54.5%
  • Over 3.5 34.5%
  • Goals 590
  • Goals /match 2.95
  • Goals /match home 1.62
  • Goals /match away 1.34
  • Both teams score 57.5%
  • Goals after 80' 18.31%
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