There will be interesting action in France this weekend, as Lille bid to record a second straight win and enhance their Champions League aspirations when they travel to Montpellier. But, can the visitors claim maximum points on the road in Ligue 1?
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An interesting race for Champions League places is taking shape in France, as at least six sides could enter the competition during the second half of the season. Lille are among the teams in the hunt, and they come into the latest round sitting fifth in the standings. A victory on the road this weekend could see them rise into the top three, but a defeat could see them drop to seventh.
The away team come into this round in decent recent form after losing just once in their last four. However, wins have also been sparse over that run. But, they did claim a victory in their most recent league match, claiming a 3-0 home success against Lorient. Jonathan David and Remy Cabella were among the scorers in that dominant success.
Montpellier will have the important home advantage for this showdown on Sunday, as they chase a return to winning ways after going two without a victory. The French side have dropped down the standings due to that poor run, and they are now just two points above the bottom three positions.
They come into this round of matches after suffering a seventh defeat of the season in their previous league match. Montpellier were below the standard required in that fixture, as they failed to lay a glove on a rampant Brest. A much better display at both ends of the field will be required this weekend if they are to pick up anything from this home match.
Montpellier vs Lille Head to Head
Lille has dominated the recent matches between these French sides after winning each of the last five. That includes a 1-0 home success in the reverse fixture this term. Montpellier haven’t landed a win over Lille since November 2017.
Montpellier vs Lille Prediction
Montpellier’s recent form, coupled with their poor record in this fixture, makes them a very difficult pick this weekend. Therefore, it appears worthwhile to side with the away team landing maximum points to aid their hunt for a spot in the Champions League spots this season.
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