LiontipsRennes vs Montpellier. Prediction and Betting Tips for Ligue 1
Command Analysis
Rennes are fighting for European places. Club is currently at the 4th spot. After 12 rounds the Red-Blacks have 24 points, but it won't be easy to climb any higher. 3rd placed Lorient are three points ahead. Rennes are looking great in recent matches though - team has recorded four consecutive victories.
Montpellier had different results - team suffered four consecutive defeats. La Paillade are currently at the 13th spot with 12 points in their asset. But team is just one point behind the closest rival, so a victory might see Montpellier climbing up in the standings.
Trends
СтавкаA draw in the first half
In two of five latest matches of Montpellier first half ended on level terms
СтавкаTotal over 2.5 goals
In two of three latest head-to-head matches more than two goals were scored
СтавкаCorrect score 2:1
Two of five latest matches of Montpellier finished by a 2:1 score
Tip and bets
We are giving a slight edge to the hosts here. Rennes are in a superb form, deservedly occupying a spot in Top-5. Montpellier have lost many games recently. We don't think that La Paillade will put up a fight here.
Our prediction - Asian handicap (-1.5) on Rennes
Rennes should be able to keep a clean sheet. Team looks much better than the opponent right now. Hosts will try to put up a cautious defensive performance, because they will try to save the effort for the Europa League.
Our second bet is on at least one club to not score
