- Date and Time: Friday, January 17, 2025, 19:00 GMT+1
- Venue: Stade de la Mosson, Montpellier, France.
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Montpellier HSC
Currently sitting at the bottom of the Ligue 1 table, Montpellier have been disappointing this season, collecting only 9 points in 17 matches. They’ve lost a whopping 12 times, drawn 3, and managed only 2 wins.
On the front foot, they’ve failed to create meaningful chances and have scored just 16 goals in 17 outings, an average of 0.9 goals scored per game. Defensively, they’ve been leaking goals, conceding 42. That’s an average of 2.47 goals conceded per game.
There’s little to smile about, but Montpellier have a marginally better home record with 2 wins, 3 draws and 4 losses. Compared to their 8 away losses, home can be considered positive.
The squad is struggling with confidence, which is noticeable in their recent losses to Lyon, Lens, and Saint-Étienne.
Football predictions on 22Bet point to manager Jean-Louis Gasset steadying the ship by setting up his players to maintain solidity and aggression to break down Monaco. Hopefully, they can get a positive result.
AS Monaco
AS Monaco’s overall trajectory in the season shows a team in good form in their fight for a place in the Champions League next season. They have 9 wins, 4 draws, and 4 losses, scoring 28 goals and conceding 18 in the process.
However, a recent examination shows a downturn in form. In their previous five, they have won once, drawn twice, and lost twice. They’re winless in their last three games, with two draws and one defeat, revealing a tough run in Ligue 1.
Their 2-0 win over Toulouse, 0-3 loss to Arsenal, 0-0 draw against Reims, 0-4 loss against PSG, and 4-1 win against USJFC paint the picture of a team with vulnerabilities. Particularly when it comes to opponents at the same level or higher.
Football bet predictions on 22Bet show that AS Monaco’s tactical flexibility highlights their solidity in defence and dynamism in attack. They’ll look to make back-to-back wins in Ligue 1 as they chase the leading pack of PSG and Marseille.
Bet hereMontpellier HSC vs AS Monaco Prediction
- Pick: AS Monaco To Win
- Odds: 1.56 (22Bet)
- Score prediction: Montpellier HSC 1-2 AS Monaco
Montpellier are missing Glenn Ngosso and Lucas Mincarelli due to injury. However, the pair have been out for a long time, so their absence shouldn’t significantly affect performance.
AS Monaco come into their fixture with 6 injuries: Folarin Balogun (shoulder), Krepin Diatta (adductor), Christian Mawissa (hamstring), Aleksandr Golovin (ill) and Denis Zakaria (ill). Golovin and Zakaria’s absence will be felt, with the pair being a key part of the team’s successes this season.
However, the injuries will not be enough for AS Monaco to fall to Montpellier. While the former are fighting for the top spots in Ligue 1, their opposition are languishing at the bottom and contemplating relegation should their form continue.
Based on our football predictions analysis, AS Monaco will emerge victorious in Friday’s clash.
Montpellier HSC vs AS Monaco Prediction, Betting Tip
- Pick: Race To 2 Goals – AS Monaco
- Odds: 1.69 (22Bet)
Although Folarin Balogun is sidelined, Monaco’s top-scorer, Eliesse Ben Seghir, has notched 17 goals for the side, alongside Breel Embolo (15 goals) and Maghnes Akliouche (6 goals).
With the potent combination of attackers Embolo, Seghir, and Michel, our expert soccer predictions point to AS Monaco posing a significant threat against Montpellier. Coupled with the home side’s poor defensive record, Monaco are favoured to race to a 2-goal lead in this match.
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