Based on last 50 matches in "France. Ligue 1", up to 12/08/2024
To build a prediction for the Lens - Montpellier match, scheduled for 8 December 2024, several key factors could influence the outcome. Lens have played 50 matches, in which they won 22 of them, drew 14 times and lost 14 matches. Montpellier, having played 50 matches, won 14 times, drew 14 matches and lost 22 defeats. In the league, Lens average 1.4 goals scored per game and 1 conceded. Montpellier average 1.3 scored and 1.7 conceded. These sides last met on 18 May 2024 at Lens's ground, where the match ended in a draw.
In the previous six rounds, Lens recorded three wins and three losses, but they lost to Lille, PSG and Marseille — all of these clubs are currently in the top 4. The other opponents were easier, and Lens did not slip up against them. A week ago, the “blood-and-gold” side beat Reims away from home fr... Show more
The French championship is the most penalized with yellow and red cards for rule violations. Statistics from the last 5 matches of both teams tell us that the teams receive 3 or more yellow cards each.
Pre-Match Facts
Main
Motivation
In 5 last home matches involving Lens, a draw was recorded in the first half.
1st Half - X2.545
Montpellier concedes over 2 goals in 6 out of 12 last matches.
IT1O (2.5)2.535
In 6 out of 7 last matches involving Lens and Montpellier against each other, over under 3 goals were scored.
TU (2.5)2.2
In 6 out of 9 last matches where Lens played at home, at least one team did not score.
Both Teams To Score - No1.825
In 6 last away matches, Montpellier lost the second half.
2nd Half - W11.775
In 6 out of 8 last away matches, Montpellier concedes in the first half.
1st Half - IT1O (0.5)1.6
Montpellier lost in 9 out of 12 last matches.
W11.435
Montpellier lostaway in 6 matches straight.
W11.435
In 13 out of 15 last matches, Montpellier concedes in the second half.
2nd Half - IT1O (0.5)1.34
In 6 last away matches, Montpellier concedes in the second half.
2nd Half - IT1O (0.5)1.34
Injuries & suspensions
The home side will be without a first-team player - defender Дейвер Мачадо. The squad is also missing several rotation players. The away side will be missing a first-team player - forward Танги Кулибали, and are also missing several rotation players. One more Montpellier player is a doubt for this match.
Referee statistics
The referee for this match is Матьё Вернис (France). Over the last 70 matches, he has shown 289 yellow cards (averaging 4.1 per match) and 22 red cards (averaging 0.3 per match), so he cannot be considered overly strict. He has awarded a penalty in 36% of matches (25 out of 70).