Montpellier vs Lens tips and predictions

Montpellier can carve something out

The in-form home team will be quick to create some breathing space when they square off. There might be some needle in this fixture.

There could be some early nerves before the home players assert themselves.

These home players have found some form. Montpellier have scored two or more goals in 9 of their recent 13 home matches and the rest of the squad has also been on point. In their current run they've conceded no more than once in 3 of their last 4 home games.

Lens have been tested in defence when not on their own turf. They have conceded at least once in 13 of their last 14 away matches. And their problems aren't exclusively in the first-third of the field. In front of goal the visitors have been underwhelming. They've been goalless in 4 of their last 12 matches.

Montpellier have won 2 of the last 3 fixtures between these sides. This looks like a perfect time for them to build on the head-to-head. You're not alone if you think they will do it.

The sportsbooks' prices indicate that neither side will keep a clean sheet during this match as they could be well matched. However, the odds-against for the BTTS No looks slightly more tempting this time around.

As you're researching this match you'll have probably noticed the goal-scoring performances by the hosts before reading this preview. They'll be keen to continue this rich vein of form.