Montpellier vs Lens Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds

La Paillade desperate for a win, to face Lens next in the French League.
Montpellier will be hosting Lens in Matchday 19 of Ligue 1 2024-25. La Paillade are in the relegation zone as they have been able to win just four matches out of their 19 played in the league this season. Lens still have a chance to make it to the Champions League spot for next season. They are residing at the seventh spot in the league table.
Montpellier are showing a fight back in recent games as they have won the last two of two Ligue 1 matches. They secured a close 2-1 win over Toulouse after Othmane Maamma scored the late match-winning goal. Modibo Sagnan also scored a goal in the match. They can make a strong comeback and increase their winning streak to three matches in the league.
RC Lens are in a decent form. With this pace, they can even get to the third spot in the Ligue 1 standings. The visitors are coming in after securing a narrow 1-0 win over Angers. They secured three vital points. Przemyslaw Frankowski scored the only goal of the game and led his side to an easy win. Lens had a good attack rate but they will have to work on their conversion rate going further.
Kick-off:
Saturday, February 1, 01:15 AM IST
Location: Stade de la Mosson-Mondial 98, Montpellier, France
Form:
Montpellier: L-L-L-W-W
Lens: L-L-W-L-W
Players to Watch
Modibo Sagnan (Montpellier)
An important part of Montpellierโs defence, Modibo Sagnan will play a key role in the Ligue 1 clash against Lens. He has also scored a couple of goals. Modibo Sagnan will be crucial at the back and will also be helping his team in the front. The home side will be under pressure but the defender can help them change the game.
MโBala Nzola (Lens)
MโBala Nzola will help his side in the attacking front. He has scored five goals in 14 French league matches and has also assisted his teammates once. Lens will rely on MโBala Nzola for their attack as he can find spaces inside opponentโs defence. The visitors will be coming in confident but they will have to stay sharp to prevail.
Match Facts
- Montpellier have not been able to find positive outcomes in their league matches against RC Lens.
- Lens have lost only a single Ligue 1 away game out of their last 10.
- Lens also have a record of 19 points and an 86% win rate this season against the bottom six French league teams.
Montpellier vs Lens: Betting Tips and Odds
- Lens to win @22/25 Quinnbet
- Goals under 3 @13/18 vbet
- Goduine Koyalipou to score @5/1 skybet
Injury and Team News
Nikola Maksimovic, Glenn Ngosso and Lucas Mincarelli will be out of action for Montpellier due to injuries.
RC Lens will be without the services of Martin Satriano, Remy Labeau Lascary, Joanner Chavez and Denis Petric.
Head-to-Head
Total matches: 21
Montpellier won: 7
Lens won: 10
Draws: 4
Predicted Lineup
Montpellier predicted lineup (5-3-2)
Lecomte (GK); Tchato, Boudzoumou, Omeragic, Sagnan, Sylla; Savanier, Chotard, Nzingoula; Al Taamari, Khazri
Lens predicted lineup (5-3-2)
Koffi (GK); Frankowski, Gradit, Sarr, Medina, Machado; Sotoca, Thomasson, Dioufl; Nzola, Koyalipou
Match Prediction
RC Lens could steal a win here over Montpellier in the upcoming French league match.
Prediction: Montpellier 0-2 Lens
Telecast Details
India โ GXR World
UK โ beIN SPORTS, Ligue 1 Pass
US โ fubo TV, beIN SPORTS
Nigeria โ Canal+Sport 2 Afrique
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