Strasbourg vs Montpellier Prediction 9 February 2025

🔊 Will Montpellier achieve another feat in their attempts to climb out of the hole they've dug themselves into? In the 21st round of Ligue 1, the team is set to visit Strasbourg. The hosts had long delighted with bright play and many victories, but something is currently amiss. And Montpellier, not losing hope of avoiding relegation, will try to seize the moment. You will learn about the visitors' prospects regarding this endeavor from our prediction.

📊 H2H

In head-to-head meetings, Montpellier leads thanks to four victories in the last ten matches. Strasbourg managed to win only twice during this period. Matches between these teams are known for a large number of dangerous moments and goals, and in five of their last six encounters, both teams scored. Therefore, we recommend betting on Both Teams to Score: Yes.

⚪ Strasbourg

Strasbourg had a great run of eight unbeaten matches in a row, which included five wins and three draws. But then there was clearly a breakdown: first, the team lost the end of the match against Rennes (0:1), and then showed terrible finishing against Angers (1:3) in the Coupe de France. Such failures, which did not stem from the course of those matches, could have significantly affected the players' morale.

However, there should be no problems with squad selection for the coaching staff. Backup goalkeeper Bellaouche and forward Dion are in the club's infirmary. Defender Delaine and forward Bakwa are expected to recover soon, so their participation in the next match remains in question.

🟠 Montpellier

Montpellier failed to aim for a third consecutive victory, but that would have been quite bold for a team that performed so poorly in the first half of the season. After successful matches against Monaco (2:1) and Toulouse (2:1), there was a complete defeat by Lens (0:2), so escaping the relegation zone has not yet been achieved. However, it is encouraging that the players have started to act much bolder and more confidently, rather than looking lost on the field, so avoiding an unpleasant fate is quite possible.

The team's infirmary only includes defenders Maksimovic and Jullien, which is a significantly less impressive list than in the first half of the season. The return of several more players remains in question, but they can be counted on shortly.

⚽️ Goal Prediction

Strasbourg very rarely achieves clean-sheet victories; they have conceded in seven consecutive games. Considering Montpellier's progress, it can be assumed that extending this series to eight matches is almost inevitable. Therefore, we suggest betting on Both Teams to Score: Yes.

🚩 Corner Prediction

Although the average number of corners in Montpellier's matches seems high (11.4 per game), this doesn't mean that every game involving them features many set pieces. In only one of their last five matches were there more than nine corners. This is compounded by Strasbourg's not-so-impressive statistics (8.3 corners per match). Our editorial team suggests betting on Total Corners Under 9.5.

📝 Match Prediction

Strasbourg remains very dangerous and could return to winning ways if their attacking players stop making mistakes in the final third. The main problem for the team in previous matches has been finishing. However, Montpellier has the worst defensive record in Ligue 1 (46 goals conceded in 20 rounds), so the hosts will likely score a couple of goals against their opponent. We predict that the match will end with a 3:1 victory for Strasbourg.

Montpellier managed to snatch a couple of crucial victories, but it is still not enough for a full comeback for the team. Problems are still evident, especially in defense. And Strasbourg, not losing hope of fighting for a place in European competitions, should not drop points against one of the main outsiders of the championship at the moment. Therefore, we suggest betting on Strasbourg's Victory.