Strasbourg - Montpellier betting tips and odds

Strasbourg might be heading into this game as firm favourites to get a win but they will have their work cut out for them as Montpellier are known to be highly unpredictable and capable of pulling a surprise when it is least expected.

The matchup this Sunday is rather one-sided, with Montpellier seen as the clear underdogs. Most bookmakers online have priced their victory at 4.05, which is enough to doubt such an outcome will happen.

Although Strasbourg are coming on the back of a harsh 3:0 loss, it would be rather unfair to judge them purely on that performance. They were playing an away game in an extremely difficult matchup against Rennes , so they spent most of the match trailing behind.

Montpellier’s previous Ligue 1 home match against Paris Saint Germain was heavily skewed against them, with most online bookmakers pricing a home win at 9.20. They surprisingly held on to a draw until half-time, but it all came to a head in the later stages of the game. The final result was a painful 1:3 defeat.

With more than 5 conceded goals over their latest 3 fixtures, Strasbourg’s performance leaves something to be desired. That said, savvy punters could be able to exploit this – think BTTS or Over 5 Goals markets, for example.

Montpellier’s recent track record shows a very concerning amount of concessions – 6 of them in their previous 3 matches, to be exact. While it’s obvious their defence has a lot of problems, Over markets might be a good option for this match.

Strasbourg’s 18th spot in the standings is not about to impress anyone, but they’ve managed to steer clear of the relegation zone for now. They’re still a good chunk of the season to go through, however, and they’re heading into a relatively difficult matchup.

Though a home win is priced at 2.05, the hosts lost their most recent game against Montpellier. The two teams played earlier in the season, though Strasbourg were the visitors and the goal difference was quite narrow.

Gerzino Nyamsi, Dimitri Liénard, Lucas Perrin will all have to sit this one out due to injuries, leaving the home team’s lineup in a weakened state. They still have an advantage according to betting prices, but it may not be as notable as it would have been otherwise.

An Over 2.5 Goals is a great bet if you like staying on the safe side. The betting value for this market is strong compared even to the 2.07, which makes this an easy betting prediction to make.