Montpellier vs Strasbourg Prediction & Match Preview

• We saw three or more goals in each of Montpellier’s last five games in all competitions.
• Strasbourg shipped three goals in each of the previous three Ligue 1 affairs.
• Strasbourg have managed only two wins in the last 17 visits to Stade de la Mosson.

Montpellier and Strasbourg will lock horns in a relegation six-pointer on Sunday afternoon at Stade de la Mosson – Mondial ’98. Only two points separate the two outfits down in the relegation scrap. Neither team will enter the tie in high spirits. Can either bounce back with a win over direct rivals?

Montpellier got an early lead last weekend at Stade Orange Velodrome but went on to concede four goals in a demolishing defeat at Marseille. It was the fourth defeat in the last five outings across competitions for La Paillade. They fell to 15th position in the Ligue 1 table as a consequence.

Strasbourg did not offer anything in a 0-3 home loss to second-placed Brest last Saturday. It was their third successive league defeat. Patrick Vieira’s men were also unsuccessful in the midweek’s Coupe de France quarter-finals, falling to Lyon on penalties after a goalless draw in the regular time.

Recent Meetings

The home court advantage has been a big factor in the history of this matchup. Four of the last five head-to-head encounters between these rivals ended in home wins.

Strasbourg have managed only two wins in the previous 17 away clashes against Montpellier.

Three of the previous four head-to-head affairs between these counterparts saw the Over 2.5 goals FT & Both Teams To Score option coming in.

Montpellier vs Strasbourg Prediction

Neither team have been pulling up any trees of late. Montpellier are dreadful defensively these days. They allowed at least two goals in all but one of the previous five outings across competitions. Strasbourg have not been much better either. They shipped three goals in each of the previous three league fixtures. The visitors did offer a somewhat better defensive display in the midweek’s cup tie at Lyon, though. That said, we can hardly imagine either team keeping a clean sheet on Sunday. When you add that three of the last four H2H clashes between Montpellier and Strasbourg produced goals at both ends, the Both Teams To Score pick is the standout betting option at the 1.75 odds.

We will alternatively go for the home win bet at the 2.00 odds. Four of the last five head-to-head meetings between these rivals finished in home wins. Montpellier have a solid home record in the clashes against Strasbourg. Lastly, the visitors suffered three consecutive league defeats, conceding at least three times in each along the way.

Steffen Schmidt- March 2, 2024

Montpellier vs Strasbourg Betting Tips

Both Teams Score

OK

	1.78 Odds
	1.75 Odds

Montpellier to win

OK

	2.11 Odds
	2.00 Odds

Correct Score: Montpellier 2-1

OK

	9.00 Odds
	8.00 Odds