Lens vs Monaco: prediction for the Ligue 1 match
On May 21, the Blood and Golds will host the Monegasques for the Ligue 1 clash. Will hosts be able to withstand? The answer is in our prediction.

Command Analysis

Lens

Lens got off to a great start in the French Cup, beating Lille at the first stage (3:2). However, Franck Haise's team was unable to advance any further and got eliminated in the second round.
After 37 rounds of Ligue 1 the Blood and Golds have 17 victories and 10 draws, delivering 61 points and a 7th spot in the standings. Team has a great offensive record with 60 goals. In two previous matches team managed to beat Reims (2:1) and Troyes (3:1).
Kakuta and Lecawill miss the upcoming match.

Monaco

Monaco put up a successful performance in the Europa League group stage this season, finishing at the top of the group. However, team was unable to break through the first play-off round - southerners were unexpectedly defeated by Braga. Monegasques also reached the semifinals of the French Cup and were stopped by Nantes at that stage.
After 37 rounds of Ligue 1 Phillipe Clement's men have 20 victories and eight draws, delivering 68 points and a 2nd spot in the standings. In two previous matches the Red-Whites managed to beat Lille (2:1) and Brest (4:2). Diatta and Fabregas won't feature in the upcoming match.
Trends
СтавкаCorners: total under 9,5
This bet won in 3 of 4 latest matches of Lens

СтавкаCorrect score 1:2
Monaco won five matches in a row

СтавкаA draw in one of the halves - yes
This bet played in 2 of 4 latest matches of the visitors

Tip and bets
Hosts have a chance to clinch a spot in the European competitions zone, but for that they need to get a victory tonight. Southerners also have no margin for error, they are chased by the 3rd-placed Marseille. Both teams will be extremely motivated for the last match of the season, but we think that visitors should be able to take the game under control.
Our prediction - Monaco to win the match
We are not expecting a bunch of goal opportunities today, it is a crucial match for both sides, so any mistake can cost too much.
Our second bet is on total under 3 goals