Lens - Monaco predictions

Predicting which side will win this match based on odds alone is a complete toss-up. We would say the hosts have a bit of an advantage, but their success is by no means assured.

The visitors are well-aware of the task ahead. Beating Lens is difficult under any circumstances and doing it on their own turf would be an even bigger achievement for Monaco.

Apoint is never as interesting as a punter would want it to be but Lens will surely have been pleased with a Reims draw from the previous trip in the Ligue 1. They return home for the Sunday clash feeling good about themselves after going level throughout both terms.

Losing in front of the home crowd hurts and it feels even worse when you’re a 1.61 favourite to win and Monaco felt in on their own skin last time out against Toulouse.

Looking over their most recent appearances, Monaco have been struggling to keep the ball out of their net. The past 3 home games saw them concede over 5 times.

Lens are 2 points behind a UEFA qualification spot in the standings, with plenty of time to change that. Monaco are not about to make it easy on them, though.

Monaco and their supporters are likely hoping to find the 15 points they’ll need to be first in the standings. Winning this Sunday would be challenging, but well worth the effort. That said, most of the season is still ahead, which means they’ll have plenty of time either way.

The Lens will be looking to repeated last season’s successes in this matchup – they have several consecutive victories on record, each with a decisive goal difference. They’re likely to do so, too – they are widely regarded as the clear favourites.

A Both Teams to Score bet is a very easy choice to make. A quick look at the two teams’ histories and statistics reveals that this match a very strong candidate to confirm the BTTS market.