Montpellier vs Marseille Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds

The visitors can get level on points with PSG with a win here.

Montpellier will face off against Marseille in the eighth match of the 2024-25 season of the Ligue 1 at the Stade de la Mosson. Montpellier are currently at the 17th position in the points table with four points in seven games. The club have won one game, drawn one and lost five games.

On the other hand, Marseille are currently in the third position in the points table with 14 points in seven games. They have won four, drawn two and lost one game. Montpellier are coming to this game on the back of a loss against Reims in the last game away from home.

On the other hand, Les Phoceens are coming to this game on the back of a draw against Angers at home. It is going to be an interesting contest as Montpellier will look to get a win at home while the visitors will want to prove that they are the stronger team.

Kickoff:

Monday, October 21, 2024 @12:15 AM IST

Venue: Stade de la Mosson

Form:

Montpellier (in all competitions): L-L-W-L-L

Marseille (in all competitions): D-L-W-W-W

Players To Watch Out For:

Akor Adams (Montpellier)

Akor Adams is the player to watch out for Montpellier in this game. He has scored three goals in the seven games that he has played so far this season. He scored 10 goals and provided two assists in the 33 games played in all competitions in the last season.

He’s shown a knack for scoring, particularly highlighted by his goal-scoring record in the Norwegian league before moving to Ligue 1. In Montpellier, he continued this trend, indicating an ability to find the net regularly despite a lower expected goals (xG) value. This suggests that he might be opportunistic or have a knack for scoring in low-probability situations.

Mason Greenwood (Marseille)

Mason Greenwood is the player to watch out for Marseille in this game. He has scored five goals in seven games so far this season. Greenwood scored 10 goals and provided six assists in the 36 games that he played in all competitions last season.

Greenwood possesses a high level of technical ability, particularly noted for his dribbling and finishing. His ability to manipulate the ball at speed and in tight spaces is often highlighted. He has a natural talent for scoring goals. His shot power and accuracy, especially with his left foot, are among his standout attributes.

Match Facts:

• Marseille are sat the third position in the points table while Montpellier are at the 17th position in the points table.
• Montpellier have lost their last game while Marseille have drawn their last game.
• Out of 31 previous meetings, Montpellier have won seven matches while Olympique Marseille won 16.

Montpellier vs Marseille: Betting Tips and Odds:

• Marseille to win: 47.18% as per 1xBet.
• Both teams to score – Yes: 56.44% as per Betway.
• Total goals over 2.5: 53.62% as per Winmatch.

Injury and team news:

For Montpellier, Christopher Jullien, Kiki, Theo Sainte-Luce, Moussa AL-Taamari, Yanis Ali Issoufou, Othmane Maamma, and Glenn Ngosso are sidelined with injuries. Tanguy Coulibaly and Rabby Nzingoula are suspended for this game.

For Marseille, Ruben Blanco, Quentin Merlin, Bamo Meite, Bilal Nadir, Ismael Kone, and Faris Pemi Moumbagna are out injured.

Head To Head stats:

Total games: 37

Montpellier won: 8

Marseille won: 19

Draws: 10

Predicted Lineup:

Montpellier Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1):

D. Bertaud; Mincarelli Davin, Sagnan, Dzodic, Sacko; Toure, Chotard; Khazri, Savanier, Nordin; Adams

Marseille Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1):

Rulli; Garcia, Cornelius, Balerdi, Murillo; Höjbjerg, Kondogbia; Greenwood, Carboni, Tomaz de Lima; Maupay

Match Predictions:

It is gonna be an interesting contest but we feel Marseille are going to edge out Montpellier.

Predictions: Montpellier 1-2 Marseille

Telecast details:

India – GXR World

UK – beIN SPORTS, Ligue 1 Pass

US –  fubo TV, beIN SPORTS

Nigeria – Canal+Sport 2 Afrique

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