Montpellier vs Troyes
19th January 1800hrs
Football – France – Ligue 1
Pick Home Win to Nil
Bookmaker Unibet
Odds: 9/4 odds taken 1308 GMT, Tuesday 18 January
Olivier Dall’Oglio’s Montpellier and Bruno Irles’ Troyes go head-to-head this Wednesday at the Stade de la Mosson in Ligue 1 action. The home side are hunting down a European place this season, while the visitors, who were promoted from Ligue 2, will be hoping to keep themselves in France’s top flight. La Paillade will want to get back on track after their winning run was ended by Strasbourg last weekend. Will Montpellier secure a fourth consecutive home victory in midweek? Keep reading for the latest odds and predictions.
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Montpellier Preview – Paillade to get back to winning ways?
Montpellier’s excellent form over the past six weeks or so has turned them into genuine European contenders. After taking 12 points for the last 15 on offer, Olivier Dall’Oglio’s side have shot up to eighth.
Last weekend’s 3-1 league loss at Strasbourg was the club’s first defeat in any competition since losing at home to Lyon in Ligue 1 on 28th November. They had secured six successive wins in all competitions, seeing off Metz, Clermont, Brest, Andrezieux, Angers and Strasbourg.
Montpellier have been strong at home all season long, with just Marseille and Lyon winning on their patch up until now. Since back-to-back draws with Bordeaux and Strasbourg, Dall’Oglio’s side have won five of their past six league and cup fixtures at the Stade de la Mosson. Will they chalk up another home win here?
Troyes Preview – Another bad away day for the Ligue 2 champions?
Troyes were promoted from the second tier last term, winning Ligue 2 after 23 wins, eight draws and seven defeats. They hover just above the bottom three of Ligue 1 right now, collecting 17 points from 20 matches.
Troyes have found it tough going of late, winning just one of their previous nine Ligue 1 fixtures. Since a 2-0 home victory over fellow strugglers Lorient, they have taken just one point from four games.
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New boss Bruno Irles has hit work cut out at the Stade de l’Aube, with Troyes well and truly embroiled in a relegation scrap this season. Still, can they cause an upset on the road on Wednesday?
Montpellier vs Troyes Betting Advice
These two sides played out a 1-1 draw in the reverse fixture back in September. Yoann Touzghar opened the scoring for the home side in the 37th minute. However, despite having a player sent off late on, Teji Savanier levelled to rescue a point with just three minutes to go. It also ended 1-1 when they last locked horns in Occitanie.
Key Facts – Montpellier vs Troyes Betting Tip
- Montpellier have won six of their last seven
- The home team have won three in a row at home
- Troyes have not won on the road since October
After their impressive six-game winning streak ended last time out, in-form Montpellier will be desperate to get back to winning ways at the first time of asking. Five of their last six home victories have come with clean sheets, and you can get 9/4 for Montpellier to win to nil on Wednesday.
In their previous home league match, Montpellier led 2-1 at half time in the eventual 4-1 romp over Angers. Have a punt on the hosts to win both halves of this one at the tempting odds of 4/1.
The best betting odds for Montpellier vs Troyes
Montpellier to win: 8/11 at Bet365
Draw: 3/1 at Bet365
Troyes to win: 7/2 at Bet365
