19/05/2024
Detailed match analysis:
Static Data and Trend Analysis
Based on a combined assessment of Lens and Montpellier 2023-2024 Ligue 1 season statistics and expert analysis, conclusions can be drawn for the upcoming match.
Lens Statistical Data
The Lens team performed well in the 2023-2024 season. The following main points can be highlighted:
- Goals and assists: Florian Sotoca and Elye Wahi are among the most prolific players, the former with 7 goals and 5 assists, while the latter has 8 goals and 2 assists.
- Defence: goalkeeper Brice Samba was outstanding with a 78.7% save percentage, and defenders Kevin Danso and Facundo Medina also played solidly.
- Passing: Facundo Medina and Przemysław Frankowski lead the passing statistics, both with a high success rate.
- Motivation: Lens are currently in 6th place and a win could help them move up the table, which could be an extra motivation.
Montpellier Statistics Data
Montpellier’s performance has been mixed this season:
- Goals and assists: Téji Savanier led the team with 9 goals and 6 assists, while Akor Adams contributed 8 goals.
- Defence: In defence, goalkeeper Benjamin Lecomte and defender Boubakar Kouyaté put in solid performances, but the team conceded goals in several matches.
- Motivation: Montpellier are currently in 10th place, and although they are not in danger of relegation, they could still fight for a better position.
Expert Analysis
The expert analysis highlights several interesting points:
- Injuries: for both teams it is important to consider the possible absence of key players. Lens have no significant injuries, while Montpellier could have several defenders injured.
- Formations and Tactics: Lens usually uses a 3-4-3 or 3-4-1-2 formation, which results in a more attacking style of play. Montpellier prefers to use a 4-2-3-1 or 5-3-2 formation, which can give a more defensive approach.
Low and Medium Risk Tipping Proposals
- Lens win (low risk)
- Lens are strong at home and motivated to improve their position.
- Based on statistics and previous games’ results, Lens are the favourites to win.
- Less than 3.5 goals (low risk)
- With Lens’ attacking play and Montpellier’s weaker defence, there are likely to be a lot of goals in this match.
- The results of the previous matches and the xG (expected goals) statistics support this.
- Elye Wahi scores (medium risk)
- Given Wahi’s current form, he is likely to score, especially against a less solid defence than Montpellier.
Closing Thoughts
The match between Lens and Montpellier offers promising opportunities for bettors. Lens give the impression of being the stronger team, especially at home, and the statistics confirm this. However, Montpellier are capable of surprising, especially with their attacking play, and motivations and tactical considerations will play an important role in the outcome of the match.