Montpellier vs Marseille Betting Odds, Tips, Predictions, Preview 2nd January 2023

Marseille go up against Montpellier this coming Monday for an exciting Ligue 1 meeting at Stade de la Mosson. Marseille ended up winning 2-0 in the most recent meeting between these two rivals. Rest assured they have a similar outcome in mind at Stade de la Mosson.

Two places behind the league-leaders, Marseille claimed 33 points from 16 rounds, while Montpellier amassed 17 points. They now rank as number 12 in the Ligue 1 standings.

Montpellier are chasing revenge after succumbing to a disappointing defeat in the latest encounter against Marseille. However, judging by prices from the bookmakers, they could be in for more disappointment.

Montpellier scored ten goals, conceded 17 and fought their way to one clean sheet in their previous ten matches.

Marseille travel to their next away match on Monday having performed a tolerable average of 1.9 goals in ten matches. They scored a total of 19 goals, whilst shipping 11 goals against. An average of 1.1 goals against a game. They hung on to two clean sheets in this streak.

Montpellier vs Marseille Prediction

Montpellier Form

In their last three matches, Montpellier drew 1-1 with Clermont Foot, split the points with Reims in a 1-1 draw, and beat Lorient by 0-2. Montpellier claimed a modest two wins in their past six home matches in the Ligue 1. They also drew one and lost three, scored seven goals and conceded nine.

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

Marseille Form

Marseille look fabulous with three wins on the trot, starting off against Lyon, who were defeated by 1-0. Then, Monaco got outclassed in a 2-3 win, before beating Toulouse by 6-1. Marseille came through their last six away games in the Ligue 1 with four wins. Of those six matches, they drew once and lost once in which, they scored 13 and conceded five.

Marseille are among the title candidates in the Ligue 1 again this season, and first place is still within reach.

Marseille and Montpellier seem to find it tough getting their defensively lines in order, as they both concede too many goals. We hope the trend continues on Monday, as we aim for both teams to score.

Montpellier have a record of five wins, two draws and nine defeats in the Ligue 1 this season. Marseille are looking at ten wins, three draws and three defeats in the Ligue 1.

Montpellier vs Marseille Team News

Montpellier might be looking at three missing players for their upcoming assignment against Marseille.

Wahbi Khazri, Theo Sainte-Luce and Dimitry Bertaud are all absent from the Montpellier squad that faces Marseille at Stade de la Mosson.

Apparently, Marseille have just two players on the injured and absent list, as they prepare for their match on Monday.

Matteo Guendouzi and Amine Harit all face a spell on the sidelines for Marseille due to various injuries.

Montpellier vs Marseille H2H

The last time these two teams squared up, Marseille ran out 2-0 winners which they surely won't mind doing again at Stade de la Mosson. Marseille look back on five wins in their previous matches against their next opponent in the shape of Montpellier. The home side has a 10% win rate in these encounter for a total record of 1-4-5. No doubt worth keeping in mind before you make a choice for your next accumulator, depending on your betting strategy.

Montpellier vs Marseille Results

In the last ten matches between Montpellier and Marseille over 2.5 goals came out five times. Odds on at least three goals are at 8/11 with bookies.

Montpellier vs Marseille Betting Tips

Teji Savanier scored twice in the six most recent games for Montpellier, with Sead Kolasinac providing two goals for Marseille in his last six.

Stade de la Mosson witnessed Montpellier winning four of their 10 latest matches across all tournaments here. They drew one and lost five in this run. Marseille won five of their previous 10 games away, drew one and lost four. Montpellier managed two wins without conceding a single goal in the previous 10 matches at home.

Both teams to score was a winning bet six times in the last ten encounters between Montpellier and Marseille. There were over two goals five times, as Montpellier managed an average of 1.2 goals, while Marseille scored 1.9 goals on average. Over 2.5 goals happened in five of Montpellier’s last ten matches across all tournaments. They scored an average of 1.3 goals along the way. Over 2.5 goals happened in six of the last ten games for Marseille, who scored 1.7 times on average in those matches.