LiontipsMontpellier vs Lens. Predictions and Betting Tips for Ligue 1
Command Analysis
Montpellier are inconsistent, just like in the previous season, team rarely puts up an impressive performance. After nine rounds La Paillade have two victories and four draws, which brought them 10 points and 13th spot in the standings.
Team scored 16 goals and conceded 16 goals as well. After a 0:2 defeat to PSG Orange-Blues drew to Strasbourg (1:1).
Oyongo, Tamas and Thuler are on team's injuried list.
Lens failed to put up a fight for a spot in the European competitions zone last season, but they are aiming for it in the current one. In nine rounds of the current season Blood and Golds recorded five victories and three draws, which brought them 18 points and a 2nd spot in the standings.
Team is nine points adrift from PSG with one game in hand. After a defeat to Strasbourg (0:1) visitors recorded victories over Marseille (3:2) and Reims (2:0).
Jean, Kakuta, Medina and Haidara won't play in the match against Montpellier.
Trends
In 3 out of 5 most recent head-to-head matches goals were scored in both halves
This bet won in 2 out of 3 most recent matches of Montpellier
This bet won in 2 out of 4 most recent matches of Lens
Tip and bets
In our opinion, visitors won't be able to withstand in this match. Montpellier are not so successful now, but they should be able to put up a good result after the international break and to satisfy their fans with a home victory.
Our prediction - Asian handicap (0) on Montpellier
We are not expecting an easy victory from any team in this match. Opponents are playing aggressively on the offense, but sometimes forget about the defense.
Our second bet is on total over 2,5 goals
