Montpellier vs Lyon Betting Odds, Tips, Predictions, Preview 22nd October 2022

With Montpellier currently in mid-table, they have a chance to gain some ground on Lyon, when going head-to-head on Saturday at Stade de la Mosson in the Ligue 1. Lyon won 5-2 and 1-0 in the two most recent meetings with Montpellier, and go into their upcoming match with a psychological advantage.

Having amassed two more points than Montpellier during this Ligue 1 season, Lyon currently occupy number ten if the table. Meanwhile, the hosts are one place below them. Having amassed 2 more points than Montpellier during this Ligue 1 season, Lyon currently occupy number ten if the table. Meanwhile, the hosts are one place below them.

Montpellier are out to avenge a disappointing loss against Lyon in their most recent meeting. According to the bookmakers, the home side could be in for another tough ride.

Montpellier step into their next home match this coming Saturday having scored a nice average of 1.8 goals in ten matches. They managed a total of 18 goals, while also allowing 20 goals against. That is an average of two goals against per match. They were able to hang on to a clean sheet two times in those matches.

Lyon scored 17 goals, conceded 14 and managed one clean sheet in their previous ten matches.

Montpellier vs Lyon Prediction

Montpellier form

Montpellier endured a tough spell in their previous three matches, which brought three defeats. They lost 4-2 against Toulouse, before Monaco won 0-2, while Lens claimed all three points in a 1-0 win. Montpellier won three of their previous six matches at Stade de la Mosson in the Ligue 1. They drew zero and suffered three defeats, scoring nine goals to ten against.

Aiming for a season well away from the relegation-line, Montpellier are continually collecting enough points to look comfortable.

Lyon Form

Lyon only managed to gain a single point in their past three games, which kicked off with a 1-0 defeat against Lens. A 1-1 draw with Toulouse followed, before Rennes ran out 3-2 winners. Lyon only have one paltry win to show from the last six away games in the Ligue 1. In these six matches they drew one and lost four as well as being outscored by 11 goals to seven.

They were regarded as contenders for a medal, but to achieve that Lyon will have to raise their level.

Having considered the match from different angles, be it form, strength in squad and match history, Lyon get our vote here. They should have enough to see them through a most likely tricky opponent in Montpellier.

Montpellier vs Lyon Team News

Montpellier could be looking at four players on the injured and absent list ahead of their upcoming match against Lyon.

Mamadou Sakho, Theo Sainte-Luce, Dimitry Bertaud and Pedro Mendes are all absent from the Montpellier squad that faces Lyon at Stade de la Mosson.

Lyon have just one player unavailable for selection, when visiting Montpellier at Stade de la Mosson.

Julian Pollersbeck won't be travelling with Lyon this time, as he nurses an injury.

Montpellier vs Lyon H2H

Lyon beat Montpellier twice in their most recent meetings, as they claimed wins by 5-2 and 1-0, respectively. Montpellier go into their upcoming match against Lyon with a 30% winning record in recent meetings. This gives them a 3-3-4 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.

Montpellier vs Lyon Results

Of the last ten encounters between Montpellier Lyon over 2.5 goals came out five times. Odds on over 2.5 goals are at 1.57 with bookies.

Montpellier vs Lyon Betting Tips

Looking at the market for a goalscorer, it seems a good idea to side with Arnaud Nordin, who is performing well for Montpellier. He found the back of the net twice in his most recent Ligue 1 outings. He'll be out to add more goals against Lyon.

The visitors will be looking to Alexandre Lacazette to find the net once again, after managing three Ligue 1 goals for Lyon in recent matches.

Montpellier won three of the previous 10 home matches across all tournaments, while drawing zero and losing seven as well. Lyon won two from a possible 10 away from home, as they also drew two and lost six in this run. Both sides have been rather generous in recent weeks, with Montpellier only managing a clean sheet in one of their last 10 games on home soil. Lyon arrive at Stade de la Mosson having kept their opponent from scoring in one of their last 10 away games.

Over 2.5 goals was a winning bet five times in the past ten encounters between Montpellier and Lyon, with the latter scoring 1.6 goals on average in these. Montpellier managed an average of 1.2 goals as both teams scored seven times in this run. Over 2.5 goals happened in seven of Montpellier’s last ten matches in all tournaments. They banged in an average of 1.8 goals on the way. Over 2.5 goals happened in six of the visitor's last ten games this season. On average, they scored 1.7 times in those matches.