Montpellier - Nantes predictions

Montpellier are expected to win here, but we can’t call such betting predictions completely foolproof. Nantes may surprise us yet, and even a tie game seems a decent possibility from where we’re standing.

It’s highly unlikely that Nantes will manage to get some points this round. Montpellier are at a considerable advantage, so even a draw would be a success for the visitors.

Montpellier will be brimming with confidence following their Reims away win in the last round of the Ligue 1. Betting odds available at most top bookmakers had predicted a tight game and they were right. Montpellier managed to get a first-half lead and steer the result forward much to their fans’ excitement.

Not even the most ardent of Nantes supporters had much hope that the squad will manage to win in the previous round, with bookies pricing that outcome at 2.56. The tie score at halftime and the home-field advantage gave them some hope at first, but they ended up recording a 0:3 defeat by the end.

The hosts are here after a series of home games marked by a high concession rate. For instance, they yielded more than 5 goals over the previous 3 matches at Stade de la Mosson.

Results and standings notwithstanding, Nantes have run into some defensive issues in this stretch of the Ligue 1. In the past 3 matches, they allowed more than 5 goals to their opponents, which may be cause for concern for their supporters.

Nantes find themselves placed 14th in the standings as thisLigue 1 season enters round 31. With little time for significant changes, the most they can hope for is to stay the course and avoid relegation. Considering they’ll be the clear underdogs in Stade de la Mosson, though, even that may be challenging.

Despite the 1.98 price for a home win, the hosts lost their previous match against Nantes. However, it’s important to keep in mind that they were the visitors in that bout.

This Friday, both teams will have a full roster available to them, thanks to the absence of injuries or suspensions.

Based on the information available, a Draw/Home in the HT/FT market is a more likely outcome than the 2.08 odds are implying. It’s still a risky bet to take, but it offers strong value.