PSG vs Montpellier: prediction for the Ligue 1 match
PSG will host Montpellier in the second round of Ligue 1. Will visitors be able to pull off an upset on August 13? The answer is in our prediction.

Command Analysis

Paris Saint-Germain

PSG are just crushing opponents one after another. In four latest matches, two of which were friendlies, Parisians scored 18 goals. Christophe Galtier's men conceded only two goals, one of which was scored by Gamba Osaka in a pre-season friendly. In the first round PSG easily beat Clermont (5:0).
Forward Lionel Messi approached the start of the season in a great form. Argentine player scored three goals and made one assist in three latest matches.

Montpellier

Montpellier managed to beat Troyes in the first round of Ligue 1 by a 3:2 score. After the first half teams were tied at 2:2. Moreover, each of the opponents managed to score two goals in just 17 minutes.
La Paillade barely managed to beat such a modest opponent and it is not a surprise. Before that victory, team had an eight-game losing streak in Ligue 1.
Trends
СтавкаA draw in the first half
In two of four latest matches Montpellier didn't lose a first half

СтавкаAt least one club to not score
PSG conceded only once in four latest matches

СтавкаCorrect score 2:0
Two of five latest matches of Montpellier finished in a 2:0 score

Tip and bets
PSG are overwhelming favourites of the match, even if we're not looking at recent results. Parisians are ready to pick up another victory in Ligue 1, so Galtier's team has no right to slip up in the match against Montpellier. Visitors are unlikely to avoid a blowout.
Our prediction - Asian handicap (-2.5) on PSG
After the arrival of a new head coach, PSG started to play much better not only on the offense, but on defense as well. In four latest matches Paris scored 18 goals and conceded only two. Montpellier are unlikely to put up a good defensive performance.
Our second bet is on total over four goals