- Date and Time: Sunday, February 16, 2025. 15:00 GMT+1
- Venue: Stade de la Mosson, Montpellier, France
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| Montpellier vs Lyon | February 16, 2025. 15:00 GMT+1 |
| Montpellier odds | 4.48 |
| Lyon odds | 1.68 |
| Draw | 4.28 |
| Over\Under 2.5 | 1.47/2.45 |
Montpellier vs Lyon Preview and Team News
Montpellier Team News
This weekend presents a must-win encounter for Montpellier in their battle to avoid the drop. The French club have suffered defeats in each of their last two, and currently have the worst defensive record in Ligue 1.
Montpellier have accumulated an xGA of 38.50 and allowed 39 goals. Meanwhile, they have performed in front of goal after scoring 12 goals from an xG of 19.66.
Montpellier could welcome back Christopher Jullien from a knee injury on Sunday. However, the French club still have defensive issues, as Kiki Kouyaté, Nikola Maksimović, and Issiaga Sylla all ruled out due to injury. Axel Gueguin is also out.
Montpellier predicted lineup vs Lyon (3-4-1-2): Lecomte; Meïté, Omeragić, Sagnan; Tchato, Fayad, Chotard, Sainte-Luce; Savanier; Coulibaly, Delort.
Lyon Team News
Lyon continue their quest for a European spot this weekend. The French side have won just once across their last five matches, and they have dropped to defeats in two matches over the same period.
Lyon have excelled defensively this season, allowing an xGA of 23.47 and conceding 21 goals. However, they will need to improve in the final third after scoring just 26 goals from an open play xG of 31.42.
The French club have invested during the winter following the signings of Adryelson and Thiago Almada from Botafogo. However, the former has left on loan. Meanwhile, Wilfried Zaha, Said Benrahma, and Maxence Caqueret have been allowed to leave the club. Alexandre Lacazette has been ruled out due to a knee injury, while Orel Mangala is also unavailable.
Lyon predicted lineup vs Montpellier (4-2-3-1): Perri; Kumbedi, Mata, Niakhaté, Tagliafico; Matić, Tessman; Cherki, Tolisso, Nuamah; Mikautadze.
Bet hereMontpellier vs Lyon Prediction
- Pick: Lyon
- Odds: 1.68 (22Bet)
- Score prediction: Montpellier 1-2 Lyon
It could be worth noting before making a Montpellier vs Lyon prediction that the hosts have suffered defeats in each of their last three at Stade de la Mosson against their opponents.
The hosts have a poor defensive record after allowing at least one goal in each of their last 13 home matches. Lyon’s attacking quality shone through last weekend in a 4-0 win against Reims. Therefore, that newfound attacking threat could be the difference this weekend for the visitors.
Montpellier vs Lyon Prediction, Betting Tip
- Pick: Over 2.5 Goals
- Odds: 1.47 (22Bet)
Montpellier’s defensive record could ensure that there is value in over 2.5 goals. The French side have allowed 28 goals in home matches this season. Lyon have also been excellent in front of goal, scoring 26 goals from an xG of 31.42.
Georges Mikautadze looks like an interesting scoring angle this weekend. The striker has excelled in the absence of Alexandre Lacazette. He has scored five goals in 21 this season, and has accumulated an xG of 6.92 from an average of 3.60 shots per 90.
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