Montpellier v Lens

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There is just the single game being played in the French top flight on Friday night but it is a fixture that concerns teams from either end of the Ligue 1 table as second from bottom hosts, Montpellier, play host to seventh placed Lens at the Stade de la Mosson-Mondial 98 with a precious three points at stake for both teams.

Montpellier still occupy second from bottom spot in the Ligue 1 table and therefore in the relegation zone but the upcoming hosts have given themselves what could prove to be a valuable lifeline in their bid to escape the drop down to Ligue 2 by picking up recent back-to-back wins.

Recent wins against Monaco 2-1 at home and a 2-1 win on the road at Toulouse have improved Montpellier's situation down near the bottom of the French top flight table as the hosts now trail third from bottom club Rennes by a slender two-point margin ahead of Friday night's action.

However, the bigger picture still looks rather barren in terms of league wins captured overall and indeed, Montpellier have still only collected four wins from their total of 19 matches played to date in this current campaign, along with being handed 12 defeats.

The goals market therefore appeals for this upcoming clash at the Stade de la Mosson-Mondial 98 especially as eight out of Montpellier's 10 home games so far this term have resulted in both teams scoring.

Lens meanwhile occupy a position on the fringes of the top six pack in Ligue 1 where the visitors sit in seventh place but the visitors now find themselves within striking distance of fourth placed Nice who are just three points above them heading into this weekend's action.

Recent results overall have been a mixed bag for Lens though as the visitors have registered five wins, a draw but have also been dealt four defeats as well, and only two of their five wins within this period have been achieved on their travels.

Victories gained on the road at Reims and Le Havre in 2-0 and 2-1 wins have contributed to keeping Lens in the frame for a possible European spot for next season, while results away from home in general have been steady enough as Lens have lost just once in their nine outings on the road to date.

In addition, five out of Lens's nine away games this season have also resulted in both teams hitting the back of the net, so the goals market looks the best option for the main bet in this upcoming fixture at the Stade de la Mosson-Mondial 98.

Montpellier v Lens Verdict

Three of the last five meetings have seen both teams score and three have also ended in a draw.

Therefore, our main bet will be BTTS Yes @ 1.61

Other side bets worth considering:

Draw @ 3.75

Correct Score: 1-1 @ 7.50