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Montpellier vs Marseille: French Championship Match Prediction
In the final match of the eighth round of Ligue 1, Montpellier will host Marseille. Both teams failed to win in the previous two rounds. Will anyone be able to do so on October 20? You will find the answer in our forecast. Which event should you choose for your bet?
Command Analysis
Montpellier
FranceCurrent form
After seven rounds played, Montpellier is in the relegation zone. For the part of the championship they have played, the Paladins have managed to earn only four points. This is the second worst result in Ligue 1. Naturally, such indicators cannot please. Also, Michel Te Zakarian charges play terribly in their penalty area, as they have conceded 21 goals (three per game on average), while scoring only eight times. At the moment, the hosts are on a losing streak of two rounds in a row. First, they were knocked out by Monaco (1:2), and then by Reims (2:4). The upcoming opponent is among the leaders, so it will be problematic to interrupt their unsuccessful performances.
Disqualifications and injuries
Julien, Kouyate, Saint-Luce, Al-Tamari, Mamma will be out due to injuries. Sanyan will not be able to help his team due to disqualification.
Interesting trends for betting
Montpellier have scored in their last seven home games
The hosts have conceded goals in 19 matches in a row
Tentative line-up: Lecomte – Sako, Omeradzic, Djodic, Mincarelli – Nzingula, Chautard – Norden, Savanier, Coulibaly – Adams.
Marseille
FranceCurrent form
Marseille is third in the French championship standings. In seven matches played, they managed to score 14 points, which is six less than the leading Monaco, which has played one match more. The Provencals should not relax under any circumstances, because Lille and Reims, who are in fourth and fifth place, have the same number of points, and only by additional indicators are Roberto De Zerbi charges in the top 3.
The upcoming opponent is very convenient for the guests, because Marseille has not lost to Montpellier for 11 matches in a row. Such statistics clearly give additional strength to the Provencals.
Disqualifications and injuries
Merlin, Nadir, Kone, Carboni and Mumbanja are all injured, while Maupay will not feature due to a red card.
Interesting trends for betting
Marseille have won four of their last five away games
The visitors have conceded in the last three rounds
Probable line-up: Rulli - Murillo, Balerdi, Cornelius, Garcia - Hojbjerg, Rabiot - Greenwood, Harit, Luis Enrique - Rowe.
Trends
Bet Exact score 1:2
The hosts suffered one of their last two defeats with this score
7.60Marseille to score in the second half
In three of the last five matches the bet was successful
1.60Montpellier to score in first half
Montpellier scored before the break in their last two matches
2.75Tip and bets
Montpellier have been unable to win against Marseille for over five years in a row. Let not forget that the Paladins have problems with their defensive line, as many defenders are injured, and it unclear how the reserves will behave.
The guests are famous for their lightning-fast counterattacks, and the Provencals also attack well on the flanks. All these factors suggest that one of the leaders of the tournament table will break its losing streak and win over the outsider of the national championship.
Our prediction is Marseille win with odds of 1.69
Bet on total
Montpellier plays open football. This is confirmed by the fact that in five of seven matches in the French championship the team has scored and conceded. Marseille has exchanged goals with its opponents in five games in a row. All this indicates that both teams are likely to score.
Our prediction is both teams to score with odds of 1.55
Bet on corners
Based on all of the above, it is not difficult to assume that the game should be sharp and productive. And in such matches, teams quite often break over-all corners.
Our prediction is total over 8.5 corners with odds of 1.77
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