Montpellier vs Nantes predictions for this Ligue 1 clash on Sunday at Stade de la Mosson. Nantes will be looking to extend their good form by beating a Montpellier side that are sitting comfortably mid-table for now. Read on for our free predictions and betting tips.
Montpellier come into this match in thirteenth position, having lost 1-3 in their last match, against Monaco.
11 of Montpellier’s 13 total points have come at home, suggesting the challenge that away teams face at Stade de la Musson.
Montpellier’s matches have seen a total of 37 goals, which comes out to an average of 3.4 total goals per match, a fairly high average.
Nantes have made a very good start to the season and with 17 points are just one point away from the European places. They have five wins, two draws, and four defeats.
As an away team Nantes have one win, two draws and two defeats, scoring seven goals and conceding another seven.
Last season Nantes were unable to win either of their two meetings with Montpellier, which ended in a draw in one game and a loss in the other.
Despite Nantes being in a better position in the standings, we think Montpellier are favourites for this match due to the fact that 85% (11 out of 13) of their points have come at home, while Nantes as an away team have not been especially strong. Therefore, we think Montpellier are slight favourites to win this match.