Lens vs Monaco prediction and betting tips on May 17 2025
Game Prediction
In the 34th round of the French Ligue 1 on May 17, 2025, Lens and Monaco will face off. The visitors need nothing but a victory against an unmotivated opponent to have a chance of retaining their runner-up status.
Our Prediction for Lens vs Monaco
The club from "Félix Bollaert" managed to become the runners-up of France after a long spell in the country's second division. Even last season, having earned 51 points, they finished in the "European" seventh spot. Hütter, after moving to Ligue 1, managed to get the most out of his team. He made his squad the runners-up—though there simply is no real competition against PSG.
Now, however, it's much more difficult for Adi. The load of the Champions League is having its effect—after returning there, the French side reached the playoffs, but were knocked out by Benfica at home as early as February. Even earlier, they lost to Reims on penalties in the cup. By focusing on Ligue 1, however, they managed to increase their chances of maintaining their previous position. A 2-0 win over Lyon allowed them to firmly secure a place in the top three. Their opponent in the Conference League was eliminated immediately, losing in qualifying to Panathinaikos—2-1 and 0-2. Even in the league, they haven't impressed, and despite a number of spring victories, couldn't catch up with their rivals in the European spots. Especially since they only managed a draw with Toulouse.
Will Still's side scores an average of 1.15 goals per game. While they concede relatively few, it's still more—1.18. Their opponent, with a similar defense (1.12 goals conceded per match), has a much better attack (1.91 goals scored per match).
Lens vs Monaco: Key Statistics and Trends
- Lens has won five of their last nine matches
- 39% of Lens's matches end with goals from both teams and an average total of 2.33 goals per match
- Monaco has won six of their last ten matches
- 64% of Monaco's matches end with goals from both teams and an average total of 3.03 goals per match
Lens vs Monaco: Possible Starting Lineups
Lens (probable lineup): Raya – Machado, Medina, Ba, Gradit, Pouille – Diouf, El Aynaoui, Mendy, Thomasson – Coyaliypu
Monaco (probable lineup): Ken – Caio Henrique, Mavissa Elebi, Singo, Teze – Minamino, Magassa, Zakaria, Akliouche – Biret, Balogun
Previous Matches: Lens vs Monaco
In the last four encounters, Monaco victories alternated with draws.
Free Prediction for Lens vs Monaco
No team is left with strong motivation, but the guests have maintained more momentum. We believe in their victory (odds – 2.04).
Follow the French Ligue 1 standings and check your team's form before placing a bet on the next match.