Nice vs Montpellier: prediction for the Ligue 1 match

A summer transfer campaign surely paid off for Nice - team started to play better and now they are able to fight for the medals. In 12 rounds Christophe Galtier's team recorded seven victories and three draws, which brought 23 points and a 3rd spot in the standings. Team is only one point adrift from the 2nd-placed Lens.

In three most recent rounds southerners beat Lyon (3:2), drew to Marseille (1:1) and recorded an away victory over Angers (2:1). Team has a great defensive line, they conceded less goals than any team in the league. 

Guessand, Kluivert, Robson Bambu and Stengs won't be able to play today. 

Montpellier didn't change the strategy after the previous season, it still brings the result. Visitors are a solid mid-table team. In 12 rounds of the current season Orange-Blues have recorded four victories and four draws, which brought them 16 points and an 11th spot in the standings. 

In three most recent matchesPaladins suffered a defeat to Monaco (1:3) and recorded two victories - over Lens (1:0) and Nantes (2:0). 

Savanier, Tamas and Thuler are on team's injuried list.