Montpellier – Strasbourg : Preview & Prediction
Montpellier and Strasbourg meet at Stade de la Mosson, in a match for the 9th round of Ligue 1. In this stadium, the head-to-head history is favorable to the home team, which has 2 wins and 2 draws in the last 4 matches. Indeed, the last time these teams met at this stadium, on 22‑11‑2020, in a match for the Ligue 1, Montpellier won by (4‑3). The goals of the match were scored by A. Delort (13′ and 31′ ), P. Mendes (8′ ) and G. Laborde (68′ ) for Montpellier and by K. Lala (22′ ), L. Ajorque ( 45′ ) and H. Diallo (26′ ) for Strasbourg. The home factor may have an influence on the final result, as despite this being a match between 11th and 10th ranked, actually this is a match between the 6th ranked in home matches and the 14th ranked as a visitor.
The home team is currently in the 11th position, with 9 points won, after 2 wins, 3 draws and 3 losses. In the penultimate match, they tied at home against Bordeaux, by (3‑3). In the last one, they lost away against Paris Saint Germain by (2‑0). This is a stronger team at home, where they won 7 points, against just 2 in their games as a visitor. For the championship, Montpellier won 7 points out of 12 possible, after 2 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss in the last 4 games they played at their stadium. Defensive consistency hasn’t been their best feature, as they have conceded goals in 7 of the last 8 matches, but their offense has scored consistently, as they have scored goals in 7 of the last 8 matches for this competition. In their home matches there is a tendency to have goals, as 16 of their last 23 matches have ended with Over 2.5 goals. In 8 matches for this competition, they have conceded the first goal 4 times and have only turned the score around. In the last 6 home matches for all competitions there is 1 period that stands out: they have conceded 3 of their 7 goals between minutes (16’‑30′).
Montpellier’s team comes to this game with a 2-0 defeat, in the trip to PSG’s ground, thus adding the third consecutive match without winning in this competition. In this match against Strasbourg, it is to be expected that Mister Olivier Dall’Oglio will play in the usual 4-3-3 privileging defensive organization and counterattacks: Stephy Mavididi is the most dangerous weapon in the team’s attacking front. On the other hand, forward Valère Germain is Montpellier’s top scorer with 3 goals scored. For this match, the coach is without Pedro Mendes, Mamadou Sakho and Ambroise Oyongo, all due to injury.
The away team is currently in the 10 th position of the league, with 10 points won, after 3 wins, 1 draw and 4 losses. In the penultimate match, they won in an away match against Lens, by (0‑1). In the last match, they lost at home against Lille by (1‑2). This is a stronger team at home, where they won 7 points, against just 3 in their games as a visitor. In the last 10 away matches for all competitions, Strasbourg has won 4, drawn 3 and lost 3. The team has conceded goals to the opponent in 6 of the last 8 matches, so they haven’t shown great defensive solidity, but their attack has scored with regularity, as they have managed to score in 7 of the last 8 matches for this competition. In 8 matches for this competition, they have conceded the first goal 4 times and have never been able to turn the score around.
Strasbourg comes for this match after a 1-2 defeat against Lille, putting an end to the two consecutive victories in this French championship: the only goal of the team was signed by Ibrahima Sissoko. Coach Julien Stéphan usually plays in 3-5-2 favoring defensive organization and counterattacks, especially through the corridors. Habib Diallo and Ludovic Ajorque are Strasbourg’s top scorers with 3 goals scored. For this game the visiting coach does not have Lebo Mothiba, Jean-Ricner Bellegarde and Majeed Waris, all injured.
Montpellier – Strasbourg : Betting Tips
Montpellier – Win Odds: 2.25
Both teams to score / YES – Odds: 1.70
Over 2.5 Goals – Odds: 1.70
