Montpellier vs Angers Prediction 12 January 2025

🔊 Who will emerge victorious from the battle of the underdogs? In the 17th round of Ligue 1, a match between Montpellier and Angers will take place. Both teams have been performing poorly this season and are firmly anchored at the bottom of the standings. However, if we talk about their current form, things are not entirely hopeless. Montpellier has been picking up points in recent rounds, and Angers managed a victory last week. Our editorial team discussed what to expect from their encounter in our prediction.

📊 H2H

In head-to-head meetings, Angers has the edge, winning four of the last ten matches. However, Montpellier is not far behind, having secured three victories. It's important to note that at “Stade de la Mosson,” Montpellier has won five of the last seven encounters, with two ending in draws. Therefore, we recommend betting on Montpellier to win with a handicap (0).

🟠 Montpellier

Although Montpellier continues to sit at the bottom of Ligue 1 on their own, it seems that not everything is hopeless. The team has shown some hints of attacking football, and even against Lyon (0:1) and Lille (2:2), considered among the best clubs in France, they didn’t fall apart.

Speaking about Montpellier's injury list, it's worth noting that the main headache for the coaching staff will concern the defense line. Currently, defenders Mincarelli, Maksimovic, and Jullien are listed as injured.

⚫ Angers

Sometimes Angers can pleasantly surprise, but this is more by chance than any regularity. In the previous round, the “black-and-whites” showed excellent play by defeating Brest at home (2:0). However, even such a loud victory did not significantly change the overall picture: the team has only 16 points from 16 rounds, and the relegation zone is still dangerously close.

The Angers injury list is not empty but rarely becomes a major issue. Currently, only two players are there: defender Shabanovic and forward Kalumba.

⚽️ Goals Prediction

The season has not been outstanding for either team, but they have started to improve slightly in recent rounds. Montpellier has scored in three consecutive home matches. However, they also concede too regularly to count on a “clean sheet” from the home goalkeeper. We suggest considering a bet on Both teams to score: yes.

🚩 Corners Prediction

You’d be hard-pressed to find such modest figures as those of Angers. On average, matches involving the “black-and-whites” see only 6.9 corners, with none of the last six matches exceeding nine corners. This is a strong argument for betting on Total corners under 9.5.

📝 Match Prediction

Montpellier has a real chance for a long-awaited victory. It’s unlikely they will avoid conceding, but they will surely find their goals. They have noticeably improved in attack, and their lineup issues mainly concern the defense. We believe Montpellier will win 2:1.

However, when it comes to the main bet for this match, attention should be paid to the scoring in games held at “Stade de la Mosson.” Montpellier players have been giving their all, especially in home matches. They have been pushing forward in several consecutive games and finding their opportunities to score, although they usually concede as well. Therefore, we advise betting on Both teams to score: yes.