Lorient vs Montpellier Betting Odds, Tips, Predictions, Preview 29th December 2022

Lorient take on Montpellier this coming Thursday at Stade du Moustoir with both fighting to improve on their current position at either end of the Ligue 1 standings. Montpellier ended up winning 0-1 in the most recent meeting between these two rivals. Rest assured they have a similar outcome in mind at Stade du Moustoir.

A look at the Ligue 1 standings shows that 14 points and nine places currently separate the two teams.

Lorient must desire to end their current Ligue 1 win-less run this coming Thursday. Since they are considered to be the favourites of the match, they hope that the long-awaited win will finally come.

When it comes to goal-scoring Lorient could be more prolific, scoring 18 times in their previous ten games. That is an average of 1.8 goals per game in which, they conceded 13 times. This is an average of 1.3 a game, achieving a clean sheet in one games.

Montpellier average 0.9 goals a game in their last ten outing, scoring a total of nine goals. They conceded an average of two per game, for a total of 20 goals, whilst keeping their opponents from scoring zero times.

Lorient vs Montpellier Prediction

Lorient Form

A single point is all Lorient have to show from their last three games, where they came up short, losing 1-2 and 1-2 against Nice and PSG respectively. Their latest match brought some consolation with a 1-1 against Strasbourg. Lorient won three of their previous six matches at Stade du Moustoir in the Ligue 1. They drew one and suffered two defeats, scoring ten goals to eight against.

Few would have predicted Lorient to perform as well as they done silencing talk of relegation with nice performances.

Montpellier Form

Montpellier came through the last three games without a win, but still booked two points to their account. They lost 3-0 against Rennes, followed by a 1-1 draw with Clermont Foot. They also shared the points in a 1-1 draw with Reims. Montpellier managed to win just once in their past six away games in the Ligue 1. On top of winning once they also drew one as well as losing four, while scoring 11 time and letting in 11.

Few people saw Montpellier at the fun end of the table this season, but they are displaying a great form right now.

We trust neither defence to be able to keep their opponent at bay, when Lorient welcome Montpellier this coming Thursday. Goals should be flowing at both ends of the pitch.

Lorient took 16 points from their last eight encounters with teams from the bottom half of the Ligue 1 table. This amounts to four wins after scoring 14 times and conceding nine. Montpellier fought their way to zero wins and zero points from their last four games against teams inside the top six. They were on target two times in these matches, but also let in 11 goals. Lorient enjoy a record of eight wins, four draws and three defeats in the Ligue 1 this season. Montpellier put four wins, two draws and nine defeats on the board in the Ligue 1.

Lorient vs Montpellier Team News

Lorient just have a single unavailable player for squad selection, when facing Montpellier at Stade du Moustoir.

Yvon Mvogo sit this one out for Lorient due to an injury.

At the time of writing, Montpellier just have two players on the injured and absent list, as they prepare for their match on Thursday.

Theo Sainte-Luce and Dimitry Bertaud all face a spell on the sidelines for Montpellier due to various injuries.

Lorient vs Montpellier H2H

Montpellier got the better of Lorient in the last two h2h meetings, winning by 1-0 and 3-1, respectively. In last ten encounters between the clubs, Montpellier have been the dominant force winning six matches against Lorient. The bookies have Montpellier to win this match at best price odds of 11/4.

Lorient vs Montpellier Results

A high scoring match is a fairly rare occurrence when Lorient face Montpellier as under 2.5 goals happened in seven times in the last ten matches. Under 2.5 goals is best priced at odds of 1/1 with the bookies.

Lorient vs Montpellier Betting Tips

Terem Moffi has been great for Lorient lately, hitting the target four times, which makes him worth considering in the betting market. Montpellier are optimistic that Teji Savanier doubles up on the one goal he provided in their past six outings.

Lorient claimed five wins in the previous 10 matches at home across all tournaments, as well as drawing two and losing three. Montpellier won two of their last 10 away games, as they also drew one and lost seven of these matches. One should probably look at the home side to get the first goal in, as Montpellier only scored the opener in four of their 10 previous away games. Lorient scored the first goal in six of their last 10 outings at home.

In the past ten encounters between Lorient and Montpellier over 2.5 goals came out three times, with Lorient scoring an average of 0.6 goals per game. Montpellier averaged 1.4 goals, while both teams scored five times. Over 2.5 goals came out six times in the previous ten matches across all tournaments for Lorient, who scored an average of 1.2 goals along the way. Over 2.5 goals happened in six of the last ten games for Montpellier, who scored 1.3 times on average in those matches.