Montpellier vs Lens: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 31 January

Montpellier

L L D L L

18th place in France Ligue 1

0-2

31/01/2025 15:45

Lens

L W L W D

8th place in France Ligue 1

France Ligue 1

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Montpellier vs Lens on 31 January 2025 (kick-off: 15:45) 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 18th with 16 points after 34 matches.
Lens sit 8th with 52 points from 34 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Lens to win with probability 50%.
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

15:45

2025-01-31

Montpellier vs Lens - Prediction & Odds

Montpellier

Lens

2025-01-31 15:45

STANDINGS UP TO 31/01/2025

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

08/12/2024 10:00

Lens

2 - 0

Montpellier

FRA D1

19/05/2024 15:00

Lens

2 - 2

Montpellier

FRA D1

08/12/2023 16:00

Montpellier

0 - 0

Lens

FRA D1

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

Montpellier

Draw

50%

Lens

50%

Montpellier Last 6 matches

26/01/2025 12:15

Toulouse 1 - 2 Montpellier FRA D1

17/01/2025 14:00

Montpellier 2 - 1 Monaco FRA D1

12/01/2025 12:15

Montpellier 1 - 3 Angers FRA D1

04/01/2025 16:00

Lyon 1 - 0 Montpellier FRA D1

21/12/2024 13:00

Le Puy Foot 43 Auvergne 4 - 0 Montpellier FRAC

15/12/2024 10:00

Montpellier 2 - 2 Nice FRA D1

Win

33%

Draw

17%

Lost

50%

Last 6 matches Lens

26/01/2025 12:15

Lens 1 - 0 Angers FRA D1

18/01/2025 12:00

Lens 1 - 2 Paris Saint Germain (PSG) FRA D1

12/01/2025 10:00

Le Havre 1 - 2 Lens FRA D1

05/01/2025 10:00

Lens 0 - 1 Toulouse FRA D1

22/12/2024 16:00

Lens 1 - 1 Paris Saint Germain (PSG) FRAC

14/12/2024 14:00

AJ Auxerre 2 - 2 Lens FRA D1

Win

33%

Draw

33%

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

214

Avg. per game

0.80

Conceded

222

Avg. per game

0.83

Scored

254

Avg. per game

0.89

Conceded

170

Avg. per game

0.60

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 266 matches

YesNo

144 (54%)122 (46%)

In last 266 matches

NoYes

178 (62%)107 (38%)

Montpellier

Recent matches

Lens

Under /Over

(67%)30 15(33%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(84%)38 7(16%)

Under /Over

(31%)14 31(69%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(47%)21 24(53%)

Under /Over

(38%)17 28(62%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(53%)24 21(47%)

/Yes

(42%)19 26(58%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(56%)25 20(44%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Montpellier

Lens

Shots

Montpellier

Total shots

11.44 avg / game

Blocked

621 total

Avg. 3.11

Lens

Total shots

13.97 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

266

Played games

Lens

285

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.24

Clean sheets

0.31

4.43

1179

Corners

1386

4.86

16.11

4285

Throw-ins

4224

14.82

1.48

394

Offsides

454

1.59

3.15

839

GK saves

659

2.31

Montpellier

DISCIPLINARY

Lens

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.73

460

522

1.83

0.16

0.12

10.97

2918

Fouls

3102

10.88

12.95

3444

Tackles

3490

12.25

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 31 January 2025 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

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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