LiontipsMontpellier vs Strasbourg. Predictions and Betting Tips for Ligue 1
Command Analysis
After eight rounds of the current season Montpellier are dangerously close to relegation zone. After an 8th-point finish team started the new season badly, only sometimes they are showing flashes of brilliance.
After a home victory over Saint-Etienne (2:0) Paladins had two draws against Troyes (1:1) and Bordeaux (3:3). In the previous Saturday White-Blues played against PSG and suffered a 0:2 defeat, ending up at 14th position.
Oyongo, Sakho and Tamas won't be able to play in an upcoming match.
Julien Stephan is still in the search of the right formation. In the previous season team put up a poor performance and avoided relegation only by a miracle, but now situation is way better.
Racing secured three victories and one draw, which brought them 12th position in the standings. After two victories over Metz (3:0) and Lens (1:0) visitors failed to beat Lille (1:2).
Mothiba and Sahi won't be able to play today.
Trends
СтавкаGoals in both halves - yes
In 4 out of 5 most recent head-to-head matches goals were scored in both halves
СтавкаCorners: total under 9,5
This bet won in 2 out of 3 most recent matches of Montpellier
СтавкаYellow cards: total under 4
This bet won in 3 out of 5 most recent matches of Montpellier
Tip and bets
Teams are very close to each other in the standings and they are even on class. Hosts are looking better on head-to-head games, so they are a slight favourite. We are not expecting a miracle from the visitors, Paladins should be able to record an important victory.
Our prediction - Montpellier to win
Most of recent head-to-head matches ended with a high score. Both clubs have a chance to pick up points, so we will probably see an offensive performance.
Our second bet is on total over 2,5 goals
