Lens VS Monaco Prediction

French Cup - Lens VS Monaco
Match Time: 07-01-2024 21:30 Sunday (GMT+8)
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Team Analysis:
Lens experienced a setback in their recent Ligue 1 clash, succumbing to a 2-0 defeat against Nice. Despite enjoying more possession, Lens struggled to showcase creativity and failed to pose a real threat. Nice capitalized on their opportunities, proving more dangerous even after securing the lead. The second half saw the hosts extend their advantage with Moffi netting a penalty, leaving Lens unable to mount a comeback despite being two goals down in the final twenty minutes.

Contrastingly, Monaco secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory on the road against Toulouse in their last Ligue 1 encounter before the break. Falling behind in the fifth minute, Monaco displayed resilience, turning the tide before halftime with two goals from Ben Yedder, one of which came from the penalty spot. Despite a conservative approach in the second half following Golovin's red card in the 51st minute, Monaco successfully managed to maintain their lead, securing the win without conceding further.

Conclusion:
Lens tends to exhibit a more assertive style in home matches, suggesting they will likely adopt a more aggressive approach against Monaco, even if they aren't considered outright favorites. Monaco tends to favor a slightly more open style of play and remains effective, a characteristic shared by Lens in front of their home crowd. With both teams expected to rotate their squads due to international duties, a tactical battle seems unlikely. Consequently, both teams scoring appears to be a solid option, as neither side would want to disappoint their fans early in the New Year, prioritizing attacking prowess over defensive reliability.

Pick: Both to score