Brest - Montpellier predictions

Betting odds can be illusive at times and Montpellier are more than capable of pulling an upset. However, Brest should have a clear path to victory if they stick to the plan.

Montpellier appear severely unprepared for a clash with Brest, to the point of being considered hard underdogs. We would consider even a draw a success, so the long 4.35 odds for an away win bit seem fitting.

,Stade Francis-Le Blé proved to be fertile grounds for Brest in the previous round against Lorient . They maintained an impressive lead throughout the match and secured a respectable 4:0 home win.

Montpellier are here on the back of a tie with Olympique Marseille in the last round. Despite the 1:1 score in a home game, they performed above expectations by ending the first half ahead in a game which was heavily skewed against them.

A quick look at the recent trends reveals a solid record for Brest, who have managed to score 5 times in their previous 3 matches. This means that markets like BTTS or Over 5 Goals are worth your attention.

With a 4th during the mid-season, Brest are well on their way to a Champions League qualification. There’s plenty of time left, though, and they still have a decent shot at the championship title even.

This is the second time we’re seeing these two sides clash this season. The first game went Brest’s way, albeit with a difference of only one goal. Still, such a record makes it easy to see why they’re the favourites this time around.

Leo Leroy, Issiaga Sylla, Arnaud Nordin, Theo Sainte Luce, Wahbi Khazri have all been forced to stay out of this match due to various injuries. That’s one more disadvantage that the visitors will have to deal with on top of being the less likely team to win.

Despite the risks involved, the strongest prediction in terms of value is an HT/FT bet that the hosts will take lead in the second half. It’s as risky as you might expect, though the 4.50 odds offer a decent return.