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Lens vs Montpellier Prediction and Betting Tips | December 8th 2024

Lens face off with Montpellier in a Ligue 1 game at the Stade Bollaert-Delelis this Sunday. Lens are in a mid-table position of seventh, but a win here could see them climb into the top four depending on other results.

Montpellier, meanwhile, are currently propping up the table in 20th place.

So, can Montpellier secure some valuable points here, or will this be a comfortable weekend for Lens?


Lens vs Montpellier Head-to-Head and Key Numbers

  • Lens have not lost to Montpellier in their last six games against them, although it's worth noting that their last three meetings have ended in draws. Interestingly, Montpellier's last win at the Stade Bollaert-Delelis came in December 2020, almost exactly four years ago.
  • After going unbeaten in the league until late October, Lens have now suffered three defeats in their last five matches. However, it is worth noting that all three sides they have lost to are currently in the top four - Paris St. Germain, Lille and Marseille.
  • After seemingly turning a corner of sorts with a shock win over Brest on November 10, Montpellier picked up another encouraging result last weekend. They secured a 2-2 draw with high-flyers Lille thanks to a very late equalizer from Arnaud Nordin.
  • While Lens are currently in 7th position, their defensive record thus far this season has been exemplary. They have only conceded 12 goals to date, meaning only league leaders and reigning champions Paris St. Germain have conceded fewer than them.
  • Montpellier, on the other hand, have already conceded 34 goals, and have a truly rotten goal difference of -21 coming into this match. It should not be a surprise, then, to learn that they have yet to keep a clean sheet.

Lens vs Montpellier Prediction

Despite Montpellier securing a point against Lille last weekend, they may find things harder here.

Not only will Lens enjoy the home advantage over Ligue 1's bottom side, but they also have a remarkably difficult defense to crack. Montpellier, meanwhile, have struggled in front of goal almost as much as they've struggled to keep goals out.

With this considered, then, this one will likely end in a relatively comfortable win for Lens.

Prediction: Lens 2-0 Montpellier


Lens vs Montpellier Betting Tips

Tip 1: Result - Lens to win.

Tip 2: Lens to keep a clean sheet - Yes (Lens have kept six clean sheets this season, the joint-highest in Ligue 1).

Tip 3: Montpellier to be shown at least three yellow cards - Yes (Montpellier have seen 40 yellow cards this season, more than any other Ligue 1 team).

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