Montpellier play their final home match of the season on Saturday, and there is very little on the line when they welcome Nice to town. The visitors could yet end the season as high as seventh, but they are out of the running for a European place.
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The stakes will be extremely low at Montpellier on Saturday, as there is little to play for when Nice come to town. Montpellier have already secured their top-flight status, as they sit 14 points above the drop zone. Meanwhile, they face an uphill struggle to end the season in the top half of the standings. The hosts come into this match in solid recent form, as they have lost just once across their previous five matches.
Meanwhile, over that same period, they have registered three wins, which includes a victory in their most recent match against Nantes. Montpellier’s recent home form has been very strong, as they have landed four victories from their previous seven matches at Stade de la Mosson. That is an excellent return to form after failing to win in their previous six.
Nice will be the final visitors to Montpellier this season, as they look to end the campaign in strong form. They have gone two without a victory in Ligue 1, and have landed just two victories over their last five. Nice will finish outside of the European spots this season, as they can only pick up a maximum of 58 points.
Their attacking players are out of form, as they have failed to score in each of their last two matches. However, they haven’t gone three matches without scoring in Ligue 1 since December 2021.
Montpellier vs Nice Head to Head
Nice caused a big upset in the previous encounter this season, as they registered a 6-1 home win. That was the first time Montpellier had allowed six goals since October 2016. However, Montpellier has recorded 14 home league wins against Nice; their most against any single team in the top-flight.
Montpellier vs Nice Prediction
There is little to play for this weekend between these sides, which should make for an entertaining clash. However, a chance will be taken on the home side, as they have already won nine league matches this calendar year.
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