Lens vs Monaco
30 January 2000hrs
Football – France – French Cup
Pick Away Win by One Goal
Bookmaker Unibet
Odds: 3/1 odds taken 1605 GMT, Saturday 29 January
On Sunday evening in the French Cup, Ligue 1 sides Lens and Monaco meet at the Stade Bollaert-Delelis. There is hardly anything to split these two in the league, and this cup tie could go either way. Lens may be the hosts, but Monaco are the slight favourites with the bookies. Read on for the latest odds and tips.
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Lens Preview – Can the hosts make it through to last eight?
Lens are having a decent enough season in Ligue 1, winning nine, drawing six and losing seven of their opening 22 league matches. After three straight league and cup wins, they were beaten at home by Marseille last time out.
Le Racing edged past Lille in the previous round to setup this last-16 clash. After a 2-2 draw in normal time, Lens won 4-3 on penalties. In the round before that, they secured a narrow 1-0 victory at Stade Poitevin.
Lens will be hoping to make home advantage count in this cup tie, and the bookies are offering 9/5 for a home win.
Monaco Preview – Will the in-form Monegasques progress?
Monaco head to Lens in fine fettle, though they were beaten at Montpellier last time out. Last Sunday’s league reverse ended a five-game unbeaten run in all competitions (four wins, one draw).
Monaco have been tough to beat of late, losing on just two occasions since October. They have reached the Round of 16 of this season’s French Cup by seeing off Red Star Paris and Quevilly away from home.
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Philippe Clement will want to see a reaction from his side after the loss in the last one, and Monaco will fancy their chances at the Stade Bollaert-Delelis. The visitors are the slight favourites at 6/4.
Lens vs Monaco Betting Advice
These two met in Ligue 1 at the Stade Louis II back in August of this season. Lens ran out 2-0 winners on the day thanks to goals from Ignatius Ganago and Simon Banca. Both teams had players sent off in the eventful encounter.
Key Facts – Lens vs Monaco Betting Tip
- Monaco have suffered just two defeats since October
- Both teams have picked up 33 points from 22 Ligue 1 games
- Lens are unbeaten in their last three meetings with Monaco
Despite losing last time out, Monaco have been a tough nut to crack lately. This Round of 16 cup tie is likely to be a close one, but our money is going on the away win. Back Monaco to win by one goal at 3/1.
Monaco’s main man Wissam Ben Yedder has scored in both rounds so far. The 31-year-old is available at 4/1 to hit the opening goal of this one.
The best betting odds for Lens vs Monaco
Lens to win: 9/5 at Bet365
Draw: 12/5 at Bet365
Monaco to win: 6/4 at Bet365
