Montpellier - Olympique Lyonnais betting tips and odds

The hosts will have little to hope for in this match. The betting odds work against them and so does the overall impression. They are a weaker side here and it would be a proper upset if they manage to beat Olympique Lyonnais.

The match is most likely to go in the away team’s favour, though it’s by no means a sure thing. With 1.90 betting odds to win, Olympique Lyonnais have the upper hand going in, but all three possible outcomes are possible.

Montpellier’s latest away game against Lens ended in a narrow 1:0 loss for them, though it can hardly be called a disaster. They were up against a far stronger opponent but managed to keep the score even in the first half. Either way, a concession in the late game sent them home with no points.

The away team lost their most recent Ligue 1 match 3:2. Though hardly a success, the game itself went better than what most Ligue 1 betting predictions expected. The pre-match betting odds on them winning were around 3.25, after all, but they managed to keep the score tied in the first half.

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.

Olympique Lyonnais fans have a lot of cause for concern – with 6 concessions in their latest 3 away games, their track record seems to indicate a tendency to underperform in away games.

With just 4 points between them and the relegation zone, Montpellier can’t be too happy with how the season started. To make matters worse, earning new points in this match is highly unlikely.

We can use last season’s results as a nice starting point in gauging the situation. A quick look at the 1.90 price on an away win makes it easy to understand. They soundly defeated Montpellier with a steady goal difference.

Fortunately, none of the teams’ players has been injured or suspended recently. With their full lineups at their disposal, we’re in for an exciting match.

Though some punters may prefer more exciting options, the Under 3.5 Goals market is a solid opportunity for this fixture. It offers a surprisingly solid balance between risk and betting value – though the returns on their own aren’t much to look at.