Montpellier - Metz predictions

Montpellier should not have bigger problems running away with three points in this match if they stick to their game plan. However, Metz can be a tough nut to crack and the home side need to be on top of their game.

It would be a minor miracle for Metz to win at Montpellier, and they’re likely aware of that. Though risky, such an outcome could bring solid profits thanks to the 4.91 price on most online sportsbooks.

Montpellier are coming from a devastating result in the Ligue 1. They might not have been favourites to win last out in front of their fans but everything worked in their favour during the first half of the game. Montpellier took a lead before the break and were expected to keep it for what would have been an important win. However, their rivals had other plans after coming from behind to claim all three points. $

Metz’s previous performance against Olympique Marseille was a stalemate for most of the runtime. Considering Olympique Marseille were expected to steamroll the far weaker away team, however, a 1:1 draw is a fairly decent outcome for Metz.

Metz aren’t feeling too confident after recording 3 home defeats in a row and neither are top bookmakers online.

The home team have been underperforming for the better part of the season, landing in place 15th as we move into round 22. They’ll have a decent shot at improving that somewhat this Sunday.

Though we’re still lat round 22 of this year’s Ligue 1, things are starting to look grim for Metz. Placed at 17th, they’ll be facing relegation unless they manage to climb the standings. To make matters worse, this upcoming match is far from favourable for them.

One of the main reasons the bookies are pricing a home win at 1.84 is the previous clash between these two teams. Earlier in the season, Montpellier won as visitors. To be fair, though, it was a relatively narrow victory.

An Under 2.5 Goals bet is an easy tip to offer – it’s a fairly probable outcome with betting odds priced at a comfortable 1.79. More importantly, though, the betting value it offers is surprisingly solid.