12 December 2020 at 20:00

23
Full Time
Referee: J. Stinat

Betting Odds & Historical Data

Opening pre-match odds recorded for this fixture at the time it was played. These are historical figures for analytical reference only and do not reflect any current market.

Historical data only — not for betting

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Head-to-Head Record

Even record

Historical results between these two teams — showing who has dominated this fixture and whether the current odds reflect that pattern.

Lens5wins
3draws10 meetings
Montpellier2wins

Goals in This Fixture

How many goals these two teams typically produce when they meet, based on their historical encounters.

2.2

Average goals per game

30%

Games with 3+ goals

40%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (60%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (37%) — the odds may underestimate Lens.

Market Summary

Margin: 4.8%

Implied win probabilities calculated from pre-match odds across multiple sources. A higher percentage means the market considered that outcome more likely. Compare these against your own assessment to spot potential value.

Implied Probability

Home 39.1%Draw 31.2%Away 34.5%

Odds Range

1X2
Min2.503.102.87
Max2.623.332.94
Over 2.5: 50.0%Under 2.5: 55.6%
Market favourite: · Even contest

Market Consensus

Professional markets (sharp bookmakers) reflect sharp money and are harder to beat. Public markets are softer. When the two disagree significantly (highlighted in amber), it may indicate a mispriced line worth investigating.

1X2
Professional market37.3%29.4%33.3%
Public market37.7%29.5%32.8%

Lens vs Montpellier — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Montpellier
Result vs. Market: Lens (39%)

Result differed from market prediction

Match Statistics

Actual in-game statistics recorded for this match. Shots on target is a strong indicator of attacking pressure and correlates well with expected goals.

LensHalf-time:12Montpellier
14Shots10
4Shots on target7

Head-to-Head History

Historical results between these two teams. Bold odds show which outcome was backed by the market — compare against the actual result to assess predictability of this fixture over time.

DateHomeScoreAwayAvg. odds
31/01/25Montpellier0–2Lens4.29/3.69/1.83
08/12/24Lens2–0Montpellier1.35/5.23/8.28
19/05/24Lens2–2Montpellier1.42/4.97/6.55
08/12/23Montpellier0–0Lens3.41/3.50/2.13
25/02/23Montpellier1–1Lens4.42/3.66/1.83
15/10/22Lens1–0Montpellier1.41/4.95/7.43
20/04/22Lens2–0Montpellier1.77/3.64/4.95
17/10/21Montpellier1–0Lens3.07/3.48/2.30
30/01/21Montpellier1–2Lens2.87/3.26/2.55
12/12/20Lens2–3Montpellier2.56/3.21/2.90

Home Record / Away Record

Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.

Home Record: Lens

W 343D 256L 275
Over 2.543
Goals scored1110

Away Record: Montpellier

W 320D 267L 367
Over 2.546
Goals scored1156

Data: football-data.co.uk

Match Summary

Montpellier defeated Lens 3:2. The match was played in Ligue 1 2020. Goals were scored by S. Mavididi 16′, Pedro Mendes 26′, J. Omlin 36′ (o.g.), G. Kakuta 50′ (pen.), G. Laborde 69′. 2 yellow cards were shown. Lens had 59% possession while Montpellier held 41%. Lens had 14 shots (4 on target) compared to 10 (7 on target) for Montpellier. Lens made 4 substitutions, Montpellier made 3.

Match Events

Key match events between Lens and Montpellier — 5 goals and 2 cards recorded during the match.

Lens
Montpellier
Kick Off
16′
S. Mavididi

assist: A. Delort

J. Omlin

Own Goal

36′
Half Time
G. Kakuta

Penalty

50′
A. MuingaI. Ganago
69′
69′
G. Laborde

assist: F. Mollet

Yannick Cahuzac75′
I. SyllaC. Michelin
77′
J. ClaussI. Boura
77′
80′
T. SavanierK. Dolly
80′
S. MavididiYun Il-Lok
Steven FortèsS. Banza
83′
89′
F. MolletHilton
Full Time

Match Statistics

Lens had 59% possession against Montpellier's 41%. Lens registered 14 shots (4 on target) while Montpellier managed 10 (7 on target). Corner kicks: 6–4. Fouls committed: 11–14.

4Shots on Goal7
7Shots off Goal1
14Total Shots10
3Blocked Shots2
10Shots insidebox8
4Shots outsidebox2
11Fouls14
6Corner Kicks4
1Offsides0
59%Ball Possession41%
1Yellow Cards1
0Red Cards0
4Goalkeeper Saves3
525Total passes358
442Passes accurate263
84%Passes %73%

Recent Form

In their last 6 matches, Lens have recorded 3 wins, 1 draws and 2 defeats. Montpellier show 3 wins, 3 draws and 0 losses from their last 6 outings.

Lens

DWWLWL

Montpellier

WWDDDW

Lens vs Montpellier Head to Head Results

Lens and Montpellier have met 15 times — Lens won 9, Montpellier won 2, with 4 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2010. Lens leads the head-to-head with 9 victories from 15 meetings. A combined 37 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.47 per match (25 for the home side, 12 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 7 matches (47%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 6 games (40%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. Lens are currently unbeaten in the last 9 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 3–3 in 2014.

9

Lens

4

Drawn

2

Montpellier

Goals: 25Goals: 12

Recent Meetings (15)

31 Jan 2025Montpellier0 – 2Lens
8 Dec 2024Lens2 – 0Montpellier
19 May 2024Lens2 – 2Montpellier
8 Dec 2023Montpellier0 – 0Lens
25 Feb 2023Montpellier1 – 1Lens
10 Dec 2022Montpellier1 – 2Lens
10 Dec 2022Lens2 – 1Montpellier
15 Oct 2022Lens1 – 0Montpellier
20 Apr 2022Lens2 – 0Montpellier
17 Oct 2021Montpellier1 – 0Lens
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 15 Mar 2026