LiontipsClermont vs Montpellier. Prediction and Betting Tips for Ligue 1
Command Analysis
Clermont find themselves at the 9th position in the Ligue 1 standings. After 13 rounds team has 18 points in the asset. Team is two points behind the 8th spot.
Pascal Gastien's men had a three-game winless streak. In that period Clermont had two draws and one defeat. Club dropped points in two matches against lower-placed opponents, Nantes (1:1) and Brest (1:3).
Montpellier are slightly lower than Clermont in the Ligue 1 standings - at the 15th spot. After 13 rounds club has 12 points, beating Nantes on tiebreakers. But there is no sign of improvement for La Paillade.
Montpellier's losing streak has reached five games. In all of these games team got beaten by higher-placed opponents.
Trends
СтавкаA draw in the first half
In two of four latest matches of Montpellier first half ended on level terms
СтавкаBoth teams to score - yes
In five latest matches of Clermont both teams scored
СтавкаCorrect score 2:1
Two of six latest matches of Montpellier finished by a 2:1 score
Tip and bets
We are expecting a high-scoring game here. Opponents were inconsistent in recent matches. Montpellier will play offensively in an attempt to put an end to the winless run.
Our prediction - total over 2.5 goals
However, we are not expecting a victory from Montpellier. La Paillade are in a deep crisis, so we think that the visitors stand no chance against Clermont. Hosts should be able to get the three points.
Our second bet is on Clermont to win
