Montpellier vs Monaco
23rd January 1605hrs
Football – France – Ligue 1
Pick Away Win to Nil
Bookmaker Unibet
Odds: 5/2 odds taken 1303 GMT, Saturday 22 January
On Sunday afternoon in Ligue 1, Montpellier and Monaco square off at the Stade de la Mosson. The home side recently won six in a row but have lost their last two. As for the visitors, they have suffered just one loss in all competitions since October. Can Monaco keep their fine form going and secure all three points in Occitanie on Sunday afternoon? The Monegasques are the favourites at evens. Keep reading for the latest odds and top tips.
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Montpellier Preview – Will Dall’Oglio’s side get back to winning ways?
Montpellier are having a decent Ligue 1 season. So far, Olivier Dall’Oglio’s troops have picked up nine wins, suffered eight defeats and have drawn four of their opening 21 games. They currently sit ninth with 31 points to their name.
Montpellier will be hoping to get back on track after back-to-back Ligue 1 losses. After a 3-1 reverse at Strasbourg last Sunday, the Occitanie club suffered a disappointing 1-0 home defeat to lowly Troyes on Wednesday. Prior to that, though, Montpellier had secured successive league wins over Metz, Clermont, Brest and Angers.
This will be another tough assignment for Dall’Oglio and his troops, but can they avoid a third straight reverse? The bookies are offering 14/5 for an away win.
Monaco Preview – Visitors to extend unbeaten run?
Niko Kovac was sacked at Monaco on New Year’s Day, with Stephane Nado taking over an interim basis until Philippe Clement was appointed. Despite the changes, Monaco have put together an excellent run of four wins and a draw from five league and cup encounters.
Clement secured his first victory as Monaco boss in emphatic style last weekend. Wissam Ben Yedder helped himself to a brace, while Sofiane Diop and Caio Henrique were also on the scoresheet in the 4-0 romp over Clermont.
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Monaco have lost just one game across all competitions since October, with that sole defeat coming against runaway leaders Paris Saint-Germain in a Ligue 1 meeting in December. Can the Monegasques extend their unbeaten run and claim another three points on Sunday?
Montpellier vs Monaco Betting Advice
Monaco cruised to three points when the teams went head-to-head in Ligue 1 at the Stade Louis II in October. Early goals from Kevin Volland and Wissam Ben Yedder sent them on their way, with Gelson Martins netting in the second period in the eventual 3-1 success.
Monaco are unbeaten in four against Montpellier, winning three and drawing one. Montpellier have won just one of the last six meetings.
Key Facts – Montpellier vs Monaco Betting Tip
- Montpellier have lost two on the spin
- Monaco have lost just one game since October
- Monaco are undefeated in four against Montpellier (three wins, one draw)
Monaco may have had a change in management recently, but they have remained tough to beat. After the impressive 4-0 home victory over Clermont last time out, we fancy the Monegasques to seal another comfortable win in this one. Have a punt on Monaco to win to nil at 5/2.
Wissam Ben Yedder has been Monaco’s main man lately, scoring three goals in his last two appearances. The 31-year-old will want to follow up last weekend’s brace with another goal on Sunday. Ben Yedder is available at 10/3 to score the opener here.
The best betting odds for Montpellier vs Monaco
Montpellier to win: 14/5 at Bet365
Draw: 5/2 at Bet365
Monaco to win: Evens at Bet365
