Lens vs Montpellier: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 08 December

Lens

L W L W D

8th place in France Ligue 1

2-0

08/12/2024 14:00

Montpellier

L L D L L

18th place in France Ligue 1

France Ligue 1

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Lens vs Montpellier on 08 December 2024 (kick-off: 14:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Lens vs Montpellier preview before placing your bet.

Lens are currently 8th with 52 points after 34 matches.
Montpellier sit 18th with 16 points from 34 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Lens to win with probability 70%.
Head-to-head history favors Lens, who have won 3 of the last 6 meetings. Montpellier have no wins, while 3 matches ended in draws.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

14:00

2024-12-08

Lens vs Montpellier - Prediction & Odds

Lens

Montpellier

2024-12-08 14:00

STANDINGS UP TO 08/12/2024

Overall Table	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Paris Saint Germain (PSG)	84	34	26	6	2	92	35	57
02 Marseille	65	34	20	5	9	74	47	27
03 Monaco	61	34	18	7	9	63	41	22
04 Nice	60	34	17	9	8	66	41	25
05 Lille	60	34	17	9	8	52	36	16
06 Lyon	57	34	17	6	11	65	46	19
07 Strasbourg	57	34	16	9	9	56	44	12
08 Lens	52	34	15	7	12	42	39	3
09 Stade Brestois	50	34	15	5	14	52	59	-7
10 Toulouse	42	34	11	9	14	44	43	1
11 AJ Auxerre	42	34	11	9	14	48	51	-3
12 Rennes	41	34	13	2	19	51	50	1
13 Nantes	36	34	8	12	14	39	52	-13
14 Angers	36	34	10	6	18	32	53	-21
15 Le Havre	34	34	10	4	20	40	71	-31
16 Reims	33	34	8	9	17	33	47	-14
17 Saint Etienne	30	34	8	6	20	39	77	-38
18 Montpellier	16	34	4	4	26	23	79	-56

Head To Head

19/05/2024 19:00

Lens

2 - 2

Montpellier

FRA D1

08/12/2023 20:00

Montpellier

0 - 0

Lens

FRA D1

25/02/2023 20:00

Montpellier

1 - 1

Lens

FRA D1

10/12/2022 15:00

Montpellier

1 - 2

Lens

INT CF

15/10/2022 19:00

Lens

1 - 0

Montpellier

FRA D1

20/04/2022 19:00

Lens

2 - 0

Montpellier

FRA D1

Lens

50%

Draw

50%

Montpellier

Lens Last 6 matches

29/11/2024 19:45

Reims 0 - 2 Lens FRA D1

23/11/2024 16:00

Lens 1 - 3 Marseille FRA D1

09/11/2024 18:00

Lens 3 - 2 Nantes FRA D1

02/11/2024 16:00

Paris Saint Germain (PSG) 1 - 0 Lens FRA D1

26/10/2024 19:00

Lens 0 - 2 Lille FRA D1

19/10/2024 17:00

Saint Etienne 0 - 2 Lens FRA D1

Win

50%

Draw

Lost

50%

Last 6 matches Montpellier

01/12/2024 14:00

Montpellier 2 - 2 Lille FRA D1

23/11/2024 18:00

Saint Etienne 1 - 0 Montpellier FRA D1

10/11/2024 16:00

Montpellier 3 - 1 Stade Brestois FRA D1

03/11/2024 16:00

Le Havre 1 - 0 Montpellier FRA D1

27/10/2024 16:00

Montpellier 0 - 3 Toulouse FRA D1

20/10/2024 18:45

Montpellier 0 - 5 Marseille FRA D1

Win

17%

Draw

17%

Lost

67%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues France Ligue 1

Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games

Goals

Scored

254

Avg. per game

0.89

Conceded

170

Avg. per game

0.60

Scored

214

Avg. per game

0.80

Conceded

222

Avg. per game

0.83

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 285 matches

YesNo

178 (62%)107 (38%)

In last 285 matches

NoYes

144 (54%)122 (46%)

Lens

Recent matches

Montpellier

Under /Over

(84%)38 7(16%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(67%)30 15(33%)

Under /Over

(47%)21 24(53%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(31%)14 31(69%)

Under /Over

(53%)24 21(47%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(38%)17 28(62%)

/Yes

(56%)25 20(44%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(42%)19 26(58%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Lens

Montpellier

Shots

Lens

Total shots

13.97 avg / game

Blocked

677 total

Avg. 3.33

Montpellier

Total shots

11.44 avg / game

Blocked

621 total

Avg. 3.11

Lens Pass Montpellier

Total passes

111346

Avg. 480 / game

Accurate

84%

Ball possession

53%

Total passes

85815

Avg. 397 / game

Accurate

79%

Ball possession

47%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Lens

285

Played games

Montpellier

266

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.31

Clean sheets

0.24

4.86

1386

Corners

1179

4.43

14.82

4224

Throw-ins

4285

16.11

1.59

454

Offsides

394

1.48

2.31

659

GK saves

839

3.15

Lens

DISCIPLINARY

Montpellier

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.83

522

460

1.73

0.12

0.16

10.88

3102

Fouls

2918

10.97

12.25

3490

Tackles

3444

12.95

NEXT MATCHES

08/16

Lens

Paris Saint Germain (PSG)

NEXT MATCHES

How We Build the Lens vs Montpellier Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Lens vs Montpellier on 08 December 2024 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this France Ligue 1 fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Lens vs Montpellier Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Lens's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Montpellier's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

France Ligue 1 Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live France Ligue 1 standings and the France Ligue 1 form table to understand exactly where Lens and Montpellier sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

Betiball.com publishes a weekly prediction accuracy review so you can verify our historical hit rate across 1x2, Over/Under, and BTTS markets. We do not hide results that went against our tip — full transparency on model performance is a core part of how Betiball.com operates. Our France Ligue 1 predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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