RC Lens' final game of the season will be in front of their fans at the Stade Bollaert-Delelis, as they go up against Montpellier. It's been a tough season for RC Lens and they can agree that it was not quite as they had hoped at the start of the season, but they have a chance to keep their place in the Europa Conference League. However, to do that, they have to beat Montpellier at all costs. And for Montpellier, they are currently in 12th and the chances of ending higher or lower is much open and they need a win against RC Lens.
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RC Lens will have to deal with some final day pressure when they take to the pitch last time against Montpellier. It's a win or crash situation for RC Lens, who are desperate for a win to keep their place in the Europa Conference League next season. It's been a tough season for RC Lens as we can see from the results. Across 33 matches played, RC Lens had 14 wins, 8 draws and 11 defeats. They collected a total of 50 points in 6th place and their goal difference is +8. RC Lens' forward Elye Wahi is currently top of the score chart with 8 goals, while Wesley Fofana and Florian Sotoca both have 7 goals. While Florian Sotoca registered 5 assists so far this season. Also, RC Lens kept 14 clean sheets this season.
RC Lens played a draw with Stade Rennes last weekend. After playing a goalless first half, Lens took the lead in the 48’ minute through Angelo Fugini. But they couldn't keep the lead until the end, as they conceded in the 82’ minute to earn a point in the end. According to stats, RC Lens had 43% possession, 4 shots on target and 3 corner kicks.
Montpellier
Montpellier would surely fancy a higher position than their current one (12th) and to achieve that, they need a win. But they come against a more desperate RC Lens team, who will do anything to win. Across 33 matches, Montpellier recorded 10 wins, 11 draws and 12 defeats, while taking a total of 40 points and a goal difference of -5 goals. Teji Savanier is the current top scorer for Montpellier with 9 goals and Akor Adams is not far behind with 8 goals. While Teji Savanier also tops the assists charts with 6 assists. Montpellier also kept 10 clean sheets so far this season.
Montpellier head into this game following the 2-0 defeat against AS Monaco last weekend. Both goals came in the second half (52’ , 65’) and Montpellier never really stood a chance. According to stats, Montpelier had 43% possession, 3 shots on target and 3 corner kicks.
Head to Head
According to the h2h, in the last 20 meetings, RC Lens won 9 games while Montpellier won 7 games and 4 games ended as a draw.
Analysis and Predictions
This has all the signs of a nerve-wracking game and the stakes are high. The pressure is much on RC Lens, who have their European dreams within grasp but need a win to get it. Montpellier also wants to win to improve their place on the table. This is the sort of game where both sides damn the consequences and go all out for a win.
Match Facts:- RC Lens are unbeaten in the last 4 meetings and the last 5 meetings ended with less than 2.5 goals. And in the last 5 meetings, there were less than 10.5 corners.
- 3 Way Total Under 4 Goals at 1.79 Odds
- Under 3.5 Goals at 1.72 Odds
- Draw Full Time at 4.33 Odds