LiontipsStrasbourg vs Montpellier. Predictions and Betting Tips for Ligue 1
Command Analysis
Strasbourg started the French Cup performance with a victory over Valanciennes (1:0). But success was short-lived - on January 2, northerners had to leave the tournament early - they were defeated by their today opponent (0:1) on away.
The White-Blues also got off to a slow start in Ligue 1, but they managed to improve their performance and now they are only one step away from the European competitions zone. Racing Club currently have eight victories and five draws in the asset, which brought 29 points and an 8th spot in the standings. After a defeat to Marseille (0:2) hosts managed to beat Metz (2:0).
Djiku, Kawashima, Diallo and Le Marchand will miss the game.
Montpellier got off to a successful start in the French Cup and will meet Marseille in the round of 16. Paladins currently have nine victories and four draws in Ligue 1, which brought 31 points and a 5th spot in the standings.
Team's offensive line is looking great, they scored 33 goals. The Orange-Blues are currently on a six-game winning streak. In two most recent matches Olivier Dall'Oglio's men beat Brest (4:0) and Angers (4:1).
Oyongo, Tamas, Esteve will miss the match.
Trends
СтавкаCorrect score 1:2
In 2 out of 3 most recent head-to-head matches both teams scored
СтавкаGoals in both halves - yes
This bet played in 2 out of 4 most recent matches of Montpellier
СтавкаCorners: total under 9,5
This bet played in 3 out of 5 most recent matches of Montpellier
Tip and bets
Montpellier already managed to prove their class in the French Cup tie, but the first Ligue 1 match ended in a draw. We think that visitors will have an advantage in this match, but the weather must affect the game. Northerners probably analyzed their mistakes in a cup match, but team has way too many injuried players.
Our prediction - asian handicap (0) on Montpellier
Recent head-to-head matches were not high-scoring. We are expecting another low-scoring game, teams will probably play defensively.
Our second bet is on total under 2,5 goals
