AS Monaco vs RC Lens Prediction: AS Monaco are favorites

A match between AS Monaco and RC Lens on September 1, 2024, is doubtless going to be a highly contested affair. The sides go into this battle at the Stade Louis II in good form.

Monaco comes into this game on fairly good form, having defeated Lyon 2-0 away from home. In the last five games, they have won four and lost one. Monaco has put together three consecutive wins, managing a clean sheet in all three games. Then again, they have consistently led, scoring first in four of their last five matches, which reflects their ability to control games since kick-off.

RC Lens is on this remarkable run, winning five games from their last five. This wonderful form is actually a part of an even longer unbeaten stretch, now reaching 12 games. Getting off to a quick start has also not been a problem, with Lens scoring first in each of their previous 5 matches. Their 2-0 home victory against Brest the other day further deepens their in-form nature in the league. Nonetheless, their defense appears somewhat vulnerable, particularly in matches against Monaco as they are yet to keep a single clean sheet in the last three head-to-head encounters with the latter.

Historically, these two sides have met 20 times, and Monaco has the better of it with 10 wins to Lens' 4, with 6 draws. Monaco has taken the last three head-to-head, with Lens shambolic defensively in each. On the other side, their previous clashes against each other have been pretty productive, as over 2.5 goals were scored in each of their last seven meetings, and both teams scored in four of the last five duels.

With both teams in such great form, this game is bound to be closely contested. Monaco's solid defense and dominance in this fixture in recent times do give them a slight edge, home advantage included. However, one should not look past the unbeaten run of Lens or the fact that they always manage to score first. This should be a game with goals either way, but recent defensive records and historical dominance do tentatively suggest Monaco might win.

• Home Win or Draw and Under 4.5 Goals at 1.6 Odds
• Home Win at 1.82 Odds
• Correct Score 2-1 at 8.50 Odds