Lens vs Montpellier prediction & betting tips – 08/12/2024

Match Facts

The upcoming match between Lens and Montpellier is set for December 8, 2024 at 2:00 PM. The venue for this encounter is Stade Bollaert-Delelis in Lens, France. M. Vernice has been appointed as the referee for this match.

• The probability of winning for Lens is 51%. The probability of a draw between Lens and Montpellier is 31%. The probability of winning for Montpellier is 18%.
• Our calculations suggest a 70% chance that both teams will find the back of the net, with a 30% possibility that at least one side will keep a clean sheet.
• There's a 27% likelihood of seeing more than 2.5 goals in this encounter, while the odds of a lower-scoring affair (under 2.5 goals) stand at 73%.
• The most recent encounter between these two sides took place on May 19, 2024, where Lens and Montpellier drew with a score of 2-2
• Looking at the last five head-to-head encounters, Lens has emerged victorious 2 time(s), Montpellier has claimed 0 win(s), and 3 match(es) ended in a stalemate. Lens has averaged 1.4 goals per game, while Montpellier has netted an average of 1 goals.
• In the current Ligue 1 standings, Lens occupies the 7th spot, while Montpellier sits in 18th place.
• Lens's performance in the Ligue 1 this season shows 5 victories, 3 defeats, and 5 draws. They've maintained an average of 1.2 goals scored and 0.9 goals conceded per match.
• Montpellier has recorded 2 wins, 9 losses, and 2 draws in the Ligue 1 this season. Their offensive output stands at 1 goals per game, while defensively they've allowed an average of 2.6 goals.
• Examining Lens's last five outings, they have won 2 times, lost 3 times and drawn 0 times. They have scored an average of 1.2 goals per match and conceded 1.6 goals.
• Montpellier's form over their previous five matches shows they have won 1 times, lost 3 times and drawn 1 times. They have scored an average of 1 goals per match and conceded 1.6 goals.
• Lens will be without the services of: R. Aguilar (Shoulder Injury), S. Bane (Muscle Injury), J. Cabot (Knee Injury), W. Said (Thigh Injury), M. Satriano (Knee Injury)
• Montpellier faces selection challenges with the following players unavailable: A. Adams (Thigh Injury), T. Coulibaly (Red Card), K. Fayad (Injury), Y. Issoufou (Thigh Injury), C. Jullien (Knee Injury), L. Mincarelli (Injury), R. Nzingoula (Yellow Cards), B. Toure (Muscle Injury)