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Monaco vs Lens: prediction for the Ligue 1 match
Monaco and Lens will lock horns in the third round of Ligue 1. After two matches opponents are near each other at the top half of the standings. Who will get the three points? The answer is in our prediction.
Command Analysis
Monaco
FranceMonaco started the new season with a 2:1 victory over Strasbourg. After that club split the points with Rennes (1:1). Philippe Clement's men are currently 5th in the Ligue 1 standings with four points in the asset.
Monaco also played in the Champions League qualification. In the third qualifying round team was eliminated by PSV, Monegasques were beaten by a 4:3 score on aggregate.
Lens
FranceLens are just behind Monaco in the Ligue 1 standing, teams are tied on points. In first two matches team beat Brest (3:2) and drew to Ajaccio (0:0). The Blood and Golds have extended their unbeaten run to 16 matches. Franck Haise's team suffered the most recent defeat on April.
Trends
СтавкаA draw in the first half
In three of four latest matches Monaco failed to win the first half
СтавкаTotal under 2.5 goals
In three of five latest matches of Lens no more than two goals were scored
СтавкаCorrect score 1:1
Two of four latest matches of Monaco ended with a 1:1 score
Tip and bets
We believe that Monaco will succeed in this match. Lens are currently on a long unbeaten run, but today they are facing a strong opponent, who is fighting for the Top-4 spot in the current season. Monegasques will be angry after their defeat in the Champions League, so they are looking to redeem themselves today. Visitors are unlikely to pick up points in this match.
Our prediction - Monaco to win the match
However, we are not expecting an easy win for Monaco today. Clement's men are probably in a poor physical condition after a difficult Champions League qualifier. Lens are looking confident in recent matches, so they should be able to score as well.
Our second bet is on both teams to score
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