Two teams level on four points after the first two days of the season. But of course there is one favourite and that is the home side: Clement’s Monaco, in fact, against Lens, despite the absence of Fofana who was sent off in the last round – his absence will be felt – should be able to beat the visiting side, who managed to emerge unscathed from the Ajaccio pitch last weekend, drawing nil-nil. A match that showed how Lens, compared to their league debut, have worked and worked hard defensively. But this against Monaco might not even be enough. In fact, the feeling is that it just won’t be enough.
The gap between the two roses is really evident and is there for all to see. The men from the Principality have everything they need to find their second victory of the season and, above all, to score their third result in a row. The objective is to remain in the top areas of the rankings after a few years of disappointment. And an important start could certainly help in the course of the season, not only in terms of the league table but also in that of the players’ self-esteem.
Philippe Clement ©️Ansafoto
The Prediction
A predictable win for Monaco, who should have no particular problem taking the three points against Lens. A match that could well yield at least three goals in total
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likely line-ups
MONACO (4-4-2): Nubel; Vanderson, Disasi, Maripan, Henrique; Diatta, Jean Lucas, Magassa, Golovin; Embolo, Ben Yedder.
LENS (3-4-1-2): Samba; Gradit, Danso, Medina; Frankowski, Abdul, Fofana, Machado; Costa; Sotoca, Openda.
POSSIBLE RESULT: 2-1
