Based on last 50 matches in "France. Ligue 1", up to 10/17/2021
To build a prediction for the Montpellier - Lens match, scheduled for 17 October 2021, several key factors could influence the outcome. Montpellier have played 50 matches, in which they won 17 of them, drew 16 times and lost 17 matches. Lens, having played 50 matches, won 21 times, drew 15 matches and lost 14 defeats. In the league, Montpellier average 1.6 goals scored per game and 1.7 conceded. Lens average 1.5 scored and 1.3 conceded. These sides last met on 29 January 2021 at Montpellier's ground, where the away side proved stronger.
In 5 out of 6 last matches involving Montpellier and Lens against each other, a draw was recorded in the second half.
2nd Half - X2.62
Montpellier concedes over 1 goal from Lens in 5 out of 6 last matches.
IT2O (1.5)2.17
In 9 out of last 11 home matches, Montpellier scores in the first half.
1st Half - IT1O (0.5)2.08
In 9 out of 11 last away matches, Lens concedes in the first half.
1st Half - IT1O (0.5)2.08
In 5 out of 6 last matches, Montpellier concedes from Lens in the first half.
1st Half - IT2O (0.5)1.99
In 5 last matches, Montpellier scores against Lens in the second half.
2nd Half - IT1O (0.5)1.79
In 7 out of 8 last matches, Lens scores in the second half.
2nd Half - IT2O (0.5)1.69
In 12 out of last 15 away matches, Lens scores in the second half.
2nd Half - IT2O (0.5)1.69
In 27 out of 32 last matches involving Montpellier, both teams scored.
Both Teams To Score - Yes1.68
In 16 out of 19 last matches where Montpellier played at home, both teams scored.
Both Teams To Score - Yes1.68
Injuries & suspensions
The home side will be without several first-team players, including defender Матеус Тулер. The squad is also missing several rotation players. The away side will be missing several key players, including midfielder Гаэль Какута, and are also missing several rotation players. One more Lens player is a doubt for this match.
Referee statistics
The referee for this match is Флоран Батта (France). Over the last 98 matches, he has shown 337 yellow cards (averaging 3.4 per match) and 19 red cards (averaging 0.2 per match), so he cannot be considered overly strict. He has awarded a penalty in 23% of matches (23 out of 98).