Monaco vs Montpellier Betting Odds, Tips, Predictions, Preview 30th April 2023

The spotlight is on Monaco and Montpellier, as the pair go looking to boost their confidence. They face each other on Sunday at Stade Louis II, Monaco in the Ligue 1.

Monaco approach round 33 as number four in the Ligue 1 table with 61 points on their account so far. With 32 rounds behind them, Montpellier have amassed 40 points, placing them as number 13 in the standings.

Monaco are intent on downing Montpellier to make it through to the next round. Are the visitors fully committed to the task of advancing in the cup at Stade Louis II, Monaco? We 'll see this coming Sunday.

Monaco scored an average of 1.8 goals in ten matches or a total of 18 while allowing 17 goals against. This is an average of 1.7 goals against per match with one clean sheet along the way.

When it comes to goal-scoring Montpellier are not the most prolific side. They scored a sustainable 17 times in their previous ten matches, making it 1.7 goals per game. They conceded seven goals for an average of 0.7 a game, achieving a clean sheet in five of these matches.

The last time these two teams faced off against each other, Monaco came away as 0-2 winners. No doubt they are planning a similar outcome on Sunday.

Monaco vs Montpellier Prediction

Monaco Form

Monaco went through their last three matches with a 2-2 draw against Nantes, a 3-1 win against Lorient and a 3-0 defeat against Lens. In their last six Ligue 1 home matches, Monaco have four wins, no draws and two defeats. They scored 13 and conceded 11 goals.

Montpellier Form

Montpellier suffered a couple of disappointments in their last three matches as they were run over by Toulouse in a 1-2 defeat. Lille also proved too hard to handle as they won 2-1, before Montpellier were able to strike back in a 1-0 win against Rennes. Montpellier won three of a possible six away matches in the Ligue 1, as well as playing one draw and suffering two defeats. They scored six while also conceding five times.

We'd be flabbergasted to see Monaco waste away a win against Montpellier, who could be in for a battering, the way goals have been flowing lately.

Monaco scored 45 goals and conceded 22 in their last 17 games against teams from the bottom half of the Ligue 1 table. They collected 42 points and 13 victories. Montpellier claimed two wins and ten points from their last 16 encounters with teams in the top half of the Ligue 1, while scoring 15 goals to 34 against. Monaco enjoy a record of 18 wins, seven draws and seven defeats in the Ligue 1 this season. Montpellier have 12 wins, four draws and 16 defeats in the Ligue 1.

Monaco vs Montpellier Squads

Monaco Squad

Clement will select the starting XI for the upcoming match against Montpellier from the following players (the statistics in the brackets represent goals scored and matches played in the Ligue 1 this season):

Alexander Nuebel (0/32), Thomas Didillon (0/0), Yann Lienard (0/0), Axel Disasi (3/32), Caio Henrique (1/29), Chrislain Matsima (0/10), Guillermo Maripan (3/23), Malang Sarr (0/13), Ruben Aguilar (0/17), Vanderson (1/26), Yllan Okou (0/0), Aleksandr Golovin (7/29), Corentin Tirard (0/0), Edan Diop (1/4), Eliesse Ben Seghir (4/13), Eliot Matazo (1/18), Ismail Jakobs (0/27), Jean Lucas (0/6), Maghnes Akliouche (0/8), Mohamed Camara (0/24), Soungoutou Magassa (0/2), Youssouf Fofana (2/30), Breel Embolo (12/28), Gelson Martins (0/11), Kevin Volland (3/13), Krepin Diatta (4/27), Myron Boadu (2/10), Takumi Minamino (1/15), Wissam Ben Yedder (17/28).

Montpellier Squad

Here is the full squad of the away team. The 60 year-old Montpellier manager Der Zakarian will select his starting XI from these players:

Benjamin Lecomte (0/13), Bingourou Kamara (0/5), Dimitry Bertaud (0/0), Matis Carvalho (0/2), Christopher Jullien (0/26), Enzo Tchato (1/19), Faitout Maouassa (3/27), Falaye Sacko (0/29), Issiaga Sylla (1/28), Kiki Kouyate (0/11), Mamadou Sakho (1/13), Maxime Esteve (0/19), Pedro Mendes (0/1), Ryan Tchato (0/0), Teo Allix (0/0), Theo Sainte-Luce (1/5), Thibault Tamas (0/0), Jordan Ferri (0/28), Joris Chotard (0/29), Khalil Fayad (0/21), Leo Leroy (0/22), Teji Savanier (10/27), Arnaud Nordin (5/30), Axel Gueguin (0/0), Beni Makouana (0/8), Elye Wahi (13/28), Serigne Faye (0/1), Stephy Mavididi (3/20), Valere Germain (2/27), Wahbi Khazri (4/24), Yanis Guermouche (0/0).

Monaco vs Montpellier Team News

Monaco just have a single unavailable player for squad selection, when facing Montpellier at Stade Louis II, Monaco.

Monaco are unable to field Kevin Volland on Sunday against Montpellier, as he is sidelined with an injury.

Montpellier face a list of three absentees from the squad ahead of their next match on Sunday against Monaco.

Montpellier need to do without Pedro Mendes, Theo Sainte-Luce and Dimitry Bertaud, who are not fit enough to travel to Stade Louis II, Monaco.

Monaco vs Montpellier Lineups

Monaco vs Montpellier H2H

Montpellier lost 2-0 against Monaco in their latest encounter. This served as pay back for the 3-2 defeat, Montpellier handed out in the match before. Monaco go into their upcoming match against Montpellier with a 40% winning record in recent meetings. This gives them a 4-3-3 record in the latest encounters with their next opponent. A record worth keeping in mind before you make a choice for your next accumulator, depending on your betting strategy.

Monaco vs Montpellier Results

Both teams to score came out seven times in the past ten matches between Monaco and Montpellier. Odds on both teams finding the back of the net are best priced at 7/10 with the bookies.

Monaco vs Montpellier Betting Tips

Wissam Ben Yedder enjoys a great season with 17 league goals to his name, and he will be a handful for even the best of defences.

Stade Louis II, Monaco witnessed Monaco winning six times in their last 10 matches here, whilst drawing one and losing three as well. Montpellier claimed five wins, one draw and four defeats in their last 10 games away. Montpellier should be in with a good chance of getting on the scoresheet on Sunday, as Monaco only managed one clean sheets in their previous 10 matches at home. The visitors claimed four clean sheets in their last 10 away games.

Both teams to score was a winning bet seven times in the ten encounters most recent outings between Monaco and Montpellier. More than three goals came out six times, as Monaco scored 1.6 goals on average, with Montpellier pulling off 1.4 goals on average. Monaco saw over 2.5 goals in eight of their last ten matches across all tournaments, as they scored an average of 1.7 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals happened in five of the last ten outings for Montpellier, who managed to score 1.7 times in those matches.