Montpellier – Monaco Picks & Prediction

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Montpellier - Monaco Prediction, Picks and Tips

Montpellier and AS Monaco meet at Stade de la Mosson, in a match for the 20th round of Ligue 1. The two teams tied (1‑1), on 18‑10‑2020, in the previous match for this edition of the league. In this stadium, the history of direct confrontations indicates a total balance between these two teams, since there were 2 draws and 1 victory for each team in the last 4 games. However, the last time these two teams played a match at this stadium was on 05-10-2019, for Ligue 1, which ended with the victory of Montpellier by (3-1). The goals of the match were scored by A. Delort (56 '), Pedro Mendes (39') and F. Mollet (31 '), for Montpellier, and W. Ben Yedder (68'), for AS Monaco.

The home team is currently in 8th position, with 28 points won, after 8 wins, 4 draws and 7 losses. In the penultimate match, they lost in an away match against Olympique Marseille by (3‑1). In the last match, they tied at home against Nantes by (1‑1). In their last 10 home games for the championship, Montpellier won 4, drew 1 and lost 5, winning 13 points out of a possible 30. Their defense has not been very strong, since they have suffered goals in 8 of the last 10 matches, but their offense has scored regularly, since they have scored goals in 9 of the last 10 matches for this competition. There is a tendency to have goals in their home matches, since 9 of the last 10 matches they played for this competition have ended with Over 1.5 goals. In 19 games in this competition, he never got the comeback in the 8 games in which he suffered the first goal. Montpellier comes to this game after a 1x1 draw at the reception at Nantes, thus adding the fifth consecutive game without a win in the French league: the only goal of the team was scored by Ambroise Oyongo. Usually, the home team plays 5-3-2, favoring defensive organization and counterattacks. However, in some moments of the game the team must favor deep passes for the attack, especially towards striker Andy Delort: this player is the team's top scorer, with 8 goals. For this game the coach of the house cannot count on Stephy Mavididi and Teji Savanier, both in quarantine.

After 10 wins, 3 draws and 6 losses, the visiting team is currently in 4th position, with 33 points won. In their last match, they beat Angers SCO at home by (3‑0), after having won away in the previous match, in a match against Lorient, by (2‑5). For the championship, AS Monaco won 12 points out of 27 possible, after 4 wins and 5 losses in the last 9 games they played as a visitor. In their away league matches the most frequent final result at half ‑ time was 0‑1 (4 out of 10 matches). The team allowed goals to the opponent in 7 of the last 10 matches, so they have not presented great defensive strength, but their attack has scored regularly, since they have scored goals in 9 of the last 10 matches for this competition. In 19 games in this competition, he only managed 1 comeback in the 8 games in which he suffered the first goal. The Monaco team comes to this match motivated by a 3x0 home win over Angers, thus adding the second consecutive victory in the Italian championship: the team's goals were scored by Guillermo Maripán, Stevan Jovetic and Kevin Volland. In this match against Montpellier, coach Niko Kovac will play in the usual tactical system, 4-4-2, favoring the maintenance of possession and organized attacks, mainly through the flanks. Kevin Volland remains Monaco's top scorer, with nine goals scored. Outside this game are Cesc Fabregas and Florentino Luís, both with physical problems.
Our recommendation tip for Montpellier - Monaco : Monaco to win @ 1.85