Saturday afternoon, Montpellier welcomes Lens on behalf of the 22nd day of Ligue 1. The two teams will want to take points in order to get back into the race for Europe.
Montpellier vs Lens Soccer Betting Tips – Ligue 1
Excellent during the first third of the season, Montpellier failed to maintain the pace imposed by the leading peloton of this Ligue 1. Indeed, the Héraultais have accumulated setbacks lately and they now find themselves at a fairly low any 11th place. In the midst of doubt, Michel Der Zakarian’s men have lost 5 times in the last 7 days. Defeated by Lille (2-3) then Marseille (3-1), they were held in check by Nantes (1-1) before conceding two new losses against Monaco (2-3) then PSG (4-0).
Opposite, Racing Club de Lens showed during the first half of the season that they should be taken very seriously by all the teams in this Ligue 1 despite their promoted status. Indeed, the Pas de Calais players arrived without fear in this championship and even occupy 9th place in the standings with only one point behind 6th place. On the other hand, the Sang et Or had struggled to revive after the Christmas break by losing against Lyon (3-2) and Strasbourg (0-1) before being held in check by Nantes (1-1 ). After which, they went to bring down Marseille (0-1) at the Vélodrome but they were again surprised at home by Nice (0-1) last weekend
The workforce for Montpellier vs Lens
The Montpellier squad finds the precious midfielder Ferri who has served his suspension but it will be the turn of the goalkeeper Omlin to serve his as well as the playing master Savanier. The top scorer of this training, Andy Delort (9 goals) is still in the infirmary due to a muscle tear. On the other hand, the formidable Laborde (6 goals, 6 assists) is there.
The young titular central defender Badé and the not very decisive Corentin Jean should not make the trip to Mosson because injured. To this we can add the suspension of the right side Gradit. On the other hand, striker Kakuta (8 goals), as well as his acolytes Sotoca (5 goals) and Ganago (5 goals), could well start from the start.
The probable compositions for Montpellier vs Lens:
Montpellier: Bertaud – Congré, Hilton, Cozza – Sambia, Le Tallec, Ferri, Ristic – Mollet – Laborde, Mavididi.
Lens: Leca – Clauss, Fortes, Medina – Michelin, Cahuzac, Doucouré, Sylla – Kakuta – Ganago, Sotoca.
The key points for the match Montpellier vs Lens
This meeting will be played behind closed doors.
Montpellier came to win at Bollaert in the first leg (2-3).
Montpellier remains on 5 defeats in its last 7 games.
Montpellier vs Lens Soccer Betting Tips
Montpellier, deprived of its top scorer, has clearly been in the hard for a few weeks and Lens could take the opportunity to come and give La Mosson a blow. Draw or win Lens!
Betting Tips: Draw or win Lens
Odds: 1.40
