LiontipsMarseille vs. Montpellier. Prediction and Betting Tips for Ligue 1
Command Analysis
There is a seven-point gap between top-placed PSG and Marseille, who sit 2nd in Ligue 1. As Parisians suffered a defeat, the White-Blues beat Reims (2:1) and got closer to the top of the standings. But Igor Tudor's men are also chased by Lens. There are only two points between the two teams, so Marseille need to maintain the high level of form.
Marseille had a spell of inconsistent results before the international break - three victories, one draw and one defeat in five matches. Team gifted a point to relegation-threatened Strasbourg (2:2) in one of latest games.
Montpellier had better results than Marseille in recent matches. Team had four victories and one draw in five latest games. However, La Paillade mostly played against weaker opponents and the only draw came from a game against 3rd-placed Lens.
Despite these solid results, Montpellier still can't leave the mid-table. With 36 points, team sits 11th in the standings, five points away from 10th-placed Lyon.
Trends
Ставка Total over 2.5 goals
This bet played in four of five latest head-to-head matches
Ставка Correct score 2:1
Two of three latest head-to-head matches finished by a 2:1 score
Ставка A draw in the first half
Montpellier didn't lose the first half in three of four latest matches
Tip and bets
It won't be an easy game for Marseille, because Montpellier gained momentum in recent matches. But the White-Blues should be fresh after the international break, so they have all what it takes to defeat La Paillade. Hosts still have a chance to fight for a 1st place, while visitors have almost no motivation - they are unlikely to reach European places this season.
Our prediction - Asian handicap (-1) on Marseille
However, we are not expecting a clean victory from the hosts. Montpellier should be able to put up a fight. La Paillade might score in this game. In 4 of 5 latest head-to-head encounters both opponents scored.
Our second bet is on both teams to score
