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

Montpellier

D W D W L

12th place in France Ligue 1

0-0

08/12/2023 16:00

Lens

L W L W D

7th place in France Ligue 1

France Ligue 1

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Montpellier vs Lens on 08 December 2023 (kick-off: 16:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Montpellier vs Lens preview before placing your bet.

Montpellier are currently 12th with 41 points after 34 matches.
Lens sit 7th with 51 points from 34 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Lens to win with probability 40%.
Head-to-head history favors Lens, who have won 4 of the last 6 meetings. Montpellier have one win, while one match ended in a draw.

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

16:00

2023-12-08

Montpellier vs Lens - Prediction & Odds

Montpellier

Lens

2023-12-08 16:00

STANDINGS UP TO 08/12/2023

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

01 Paris Saint Germain (PSG)	76	34	22	10	2	81	33	48
02 Monaco	67	34	20	7	7	68	42	26
03 Stade Brestois	61	34	17	10	7	53	34	19
04 Lille	59	34	16	11	7	52	34	18
05 Nice	55	34	15	10	9	40	29	11
06 Lyon	53	34	16	5	13	49	55	-6
07 Lens	51	34	14	9	11	45	37	8
08 Marseille	50	34	13	11	10	52	41	11
09 Reims	47	34	13	8	13	42	47	-5
10 Rennes	46	34	12	10	12	53	46	7
11 Toulouse	43	34	11	10	13	42	46	-4
12 Montpellier	41	34	10	12	12	43	48	-5
13 Strasbourg	39	34	10	9	15	38	50	-12
14 Nantes	33	34	9	6	19	30	55	-25
15 Le Havre	32	34	7	11	16	34	45	-11
16 Metz	29	34	8	5	21	35	58	-23
17 Lorient	29	34	7	8	19	43	66	-23
18 Clermont	25	34	5	10	19	26	60	-34

Head To Head

25/02/2023 16:00

Montpellier

1 - 1

Lens

FRA D1

10/12/2022 11:00

Montpellier

1 - 2

Lens

INT CF

15/10/2022 15:00

Lens

1 - 0

Montpellier

FRA D1

20/04/2022 15:00

Lens

2 - 0

Montpellier

FRA D1

17/10/2021 11:00

Montpellier

1 - 0

Lens

FRA D1

30/01/2021 11:59

Montpellier

1 - 2

Lens

FRA D1

Montpellier

17%

Draw

17%

Lens

67%

Montpellier Last 6 matches

03/12/2023 10:00

Monaco 2 - 0 Montpellier FRA D1

29/11/2023 14:00

Montpellier 1 - 1 Clermont FRA D1

26/11/2023 10:00

Montpellier 1 - 3 Stade Brestois FRA D1

10/11/2023 16:00

Montpellier 0 - 0 Nice FRA D1

03/11/2023 16:00

Paris Saint Germain (PSG) 3 - 0 Montpellier FRA D1

29/10/2023 10:00

Montpellier 3 - 0 Toulouse FRA D1

Win

17%

Draw

33%

Lost

50%

Last 6 matches Lens

02/12/2023 11:59

Lens 3 - 2 Lyon FRA D1

29/11/2023 16:00

Arsenal 6 - 0 Lens UEFA CL

25/11/2023 11:59

Clermont 0 - 3 Lens FRA D1

12/11/2023 15:45

Lens 1 - 0 Marseille FRA D1

08/11/2023 16:00

PSV Eindhoven 1 - 0 Lens UEFA CL

04/11/2023 11:59

Lorient 0 - 0 Lens FRA D1

Win

50%

Draw

17%

Lost

33%

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

158

Avg. per game

0.59

Conceded

196

Avg. per game

0.73

Scored

227

Avg. per game

0.79

Conceded

160

Avg. per game

0.56

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 267 matches

YesNo

112 (42%)155 (58%)

In last 267 matches

NoYes

152 (53%)134 (47%)

Montpellier

Recent matches

Lens

Under /Over

(69%)31 14(31%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(87%)39 6(13%)

Under /Over

(33%)15 30(67%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(49%)22 23(51%)

Under /Over

(40%)18 27(60%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(56%)25 20(44%)

/Yes

(44%)20 25(56%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(58%)26 19(42%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Montpellier

Lens

Shots

Montpellier

Total shots

11.44 avg / game

Blocked

621 total

Avg. 3.11

Lens

Total shots

13.96 avg / game

Blocked

677 total

Avg. 3.33

Montpellier Pass Lens

Total passes

85815

Avg. 397 / game

Accurate

79%

Ball possession

47%

Total passes

111346

Avg. 480 / game

Accurate

84%

Ball possession

53%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Montpellier

267

Played games

Lens

286

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.24

Clean sheets

0.31

4.42

1179

Corners

1389

4.86

16.05

4285

Throw-ins

4224

14.77

1.48

394

Offsides

454

1.59

3.14

839

GK saves

659

2.30

Montpellier

DISCIPLINARY

Lens

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.72

460

523

1.83

0.16

0.12

10.93

2918

Fouls

3102

10.85

12.90

3444

Tackles

3490

12.20

NEXT MATCHES

NEXT MATCHES

Paris Saint Germain (PSG)

How We Build the Montpellier vs Lens Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Montpellier vs Lens on 08 December 2023 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.

Montpellier vs Lens Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Montpellier's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Lens'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 Montpellier and Lens sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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