AS Monaco FC is set to face Racing Club de Lens on September 1st, 2024, in what is shaping up to be an exciting Ligue 1 matchup.
Historically, Monaco has had the upper hand in this fixture, winning 9 out of their 19 meetings, while Lens has emerged victorious 5 times, with the remaining 5 matches ending in a draw. In their last meeting, Monaco secured a 2-0 victory.
This season, Monaco’s home form has been somewhat average, with the team averaging 1.4 points per game at home. In contrast, Lens has been impressive on the road, boasting a perfect record of 3 points per game.
Encounters between these two sides typically average 3.11 goals per match, with both teams scoring in 42% of their previous meetings.
Given Monaco’s mixed home performance and Lens’ excellent away form, Lens appears to have a slight advantage going into this match. However, Monaco’s historical success in this fixture suggests that the game could be closely contested. Considering the statistics, betting on both teams to score could be a smart choice.
Prediction
Lens to narrowly defeat Monaco in a high-scoring match, with both teams likely to get on the scoresheet.
