Montpellier - Nantes betting tips and odds

Though Montpellier definitely have a shot at winning this match, they’ll need to work for it. Nantes are somewhat stronger, but the home-field advantage may be what the hosts need to shift the balance in their favour.

With the betting odds being what they are, this match could still go either way. Still, the fact that Nantes are generally the weaker team makes this match an uphill battle for them.

The hosts will be keen to make a swift return to winning ways following their last round’s disappointment. They suffered a dreadful Nice away defeat without ever getting close to salvaging anything from the game. Having conceded early on in the game, things went from bad to worse for Montpellier.

The away team previously recorded an HT/FT draw in their home game against Olympique Lyonnais. Considering bookmakers overwhelmingly saw them as the clear underdogs, there are plenty of reasons to be content with such an outcome.

Looking over the home team’s recent record, we can see a worrying trend. They’ve conceded more than 5 goals over the past 3 matches alone, indicating problems in their defensive lineup.

Nantes have yet to concede a goal over their 3 previous league matches. With that in mind, we would suggest staying away from Home Win or Both Teams to Score bets.

The form Montpellier displayed so far was quite worrying for their supporters, but at least they managed to stay out of the relegation zone. They’ll need to fight hard to move up on the table, and this matchup does not really favour them.

The 2.55 betting odds for a home win paint the hosts as the favourites in this matchup, and the head-to-head stats agree. For example, the two teams clashed last season, and Montpellier won with a considerable goal advantage.

This will no doubt be an exciting match because both squads will be able to come out in full force. No players have been sidelined due to injury or suspension, and this goes for both sides.

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 2.05. More importantly, though, the betting value it offers is surprisingly solid.