Preview: Lyon vs Montpellier – Betting tips, odds, and statistics

“Lyon”

The team is fighting for getting into the European Cup zone at the end of the season. “Lyon” occupies 7th place in the standings with 53 points in the asset and is three points behind Rennes.

The club lags behind the required 5th line by 6 points. It is worth noting that Lyon is all right with performance – 52 goals in 33 matches of the season with 37 missed.

Over the last 9 matches in Ligue 1, Lyon lost only in the match with Marseille (1:2), won 5 meetings and drew three times. In one of these matches, the team beat Lens (2:1), which is in the top three of the French championship.

All predictions for Ligue 1

In three of the last four matches, the team won with one defeat, so they are in good shape and can expect to win.

“Montpellier”

Guests approach the match after a crushing victory over Monaco. She became their second in April. Previously “Montpellier” beat Rennes at home with a minimum score of 1:0.

Previously, the Paladins lost to Toulouse and Lille, in both cases with the same result 1:2. These results were preceded by a draw with Marseille (1:1).

The club is 12th in the table. He has 43 points. In case of defeat, guests can go lower if their closest pursuer Toulouse wins.

The team has won in the last two matches, and these were rivals from the top 6, which means that its form allows it to count on points.

Forecast and rates

Bookmakers consider Lyon to be the favorite, the coefficient to win which is equal to 1,69. The success of Montpellier is estimated at 4,85draw – in 4,15.

The hosts have won three of their last four matches with over 2.5 goals scored.

Therefore, our forecast and rate – Lyon win and over 2.5 goals per 2,20.

Another betting option – Lyon will win the 1st half and the match for 2,35because the hosts, as a favorite, can provide themselves with the necessary groundwork even before the break.