Montpellier - Monaco predictions

The most probable outcome of this match is Montpellier getting completely overwhelmed. They are underdogs by a considerable margin, and it’s not likely even the most optimistic of their fans are expecting them to pull off a victory.

Considering the balance of power in this match, it seems that a draw may be the extent of the home team’s ambition. Monaco are at a clear advantage, which is reflected in the 1.61 odds for an away win 1X2 bet.

Montpellier are coming on the back of a crushing 1:3 defeat. We can safely say that no-one expected that match Angers SCO to end the way it did. The first half didn’t end well for them, and things only got worse as the match progressed.

Monaco can’t be happy with their previous away game at Nantes, even though they avoided a disaster by equalizing in the second half. Monaco spent most of that match on the back foot, which was the opposite of what most experts predicted.

A high concessions rate is not a good look to have, and Montpellier have been on a downward spiral when it comes to their defensive performance. With 5 goals conceded over their past 3 games, there’s definite room for improvement.

It’s easy to spot a certain trend when looking over Monaco’s recent history – and not in a good way. Their latest appearances were marked by a high concession rate. For example, their previous 3 matches featured more than 5 conceded goals.

After 18 rounds in the Ligue 1, Montpellier are sitting in the relegation zone. With 5.26 betting odds on the home win, the situation is not getting any easier for the hosts who will have a big fish to fry this Friday in their struggle for safety.

Online bookmakers is having Monaco priced at 1.61 to claim a win on Friday. The visitors have enjoyed a good run thus far in the Ligue 1 and will be keen to make an extra push that would help them make the title run even more interesting.

Monaco have recorded a victory against Montpellier previously in this Ligue 1 season, though it wasn’t a particularly convincing one. Still, they’re the favourites despite going into an away game, and their supporters are hoping for another 3 points.

The visitors may be expected to win, but they’ll have to do so without Takumi Minamino, Aleksandr Golovin, George Ilenikhena, Christian Mawissa Elebi. This tips the scales slightly in the hosts’ favour, but not by much.

Based on both teams’ previous performances, an Over 2.5 Goals bet is very likely to win. The returns are somewhat limited at the odds of 1.53, but it’s still an incredibly safe bet.