LiontipsLyon vs Montpellier. Prediction and Betting Tips for Ligue 1
Command Analysis
Lyon put up a successful performance in the Europa League this season, team advanced into the playoffs and beat Porto in the first knock-out round (2:1 on aggregate). But Olympique Lyonnais were unable to extend their success, they were beaten by West Ham.
After 33 rounds of Ligue 1 Peter Bosz' men have 13 victories and 11 draws in their asset, which brought them 49 points and an 8th spot in the standings. After a 6:1 victory over Bordeaux, Aristocrats have suffered a 1:2 away defeat to Brest.
Diomande, Caquere, Lopes, Ndombele and Cherki won't feature in the upcoming match.
Montpellier got off to a decent start in Coupe de France this season, but failed to make it past the round of 16 - team was eliminated from the competition by Marseille.
After 33 rounds of Ligue 1 Olivier Dall'Oglio's men have 42 points, which gives them 11th spot in the standings. After a victory over Bordeaux (2:0) team had a string of three defeats, followed by a draw against Reims (0:0).
Trends
СтавкаCorners: total over 9,5
This bet won in 2 of 4 latest matches of Montpellier
СтавкаGoals in both halves - yes
In each of two latest head-to-head matches teams have scored in both halves
СтавкаCorrect score 1:1
Visitors have won 3 of 4 latest head-to-head matches
Tip and bets
Both teams have lost any chance to break into the European competitions zone and can consider this season a failure. We are expecting a tight contest tonight, game can go either way and the outcome will probably be decided by one single mistake. Visitors are slightly more successful in head-to-head matches, plus they have a motivation to finish the season in Top-10, so La Paillade will probably fight for points tonight.
Our prediction - Asian handicap (+1,5) for Montpellier
We are not expecting a bunch of goal opportunities today - both teams are not great, when it comes to creating chances. In each of five latest away matches of Montpellier no more than two goals were scored.
Our second bet is on total under 2,5 goals
