Montpellier vs Lyon Prediction 16 February 2025
🔊 In the upcoming Ligue 1 match between Montpellier and Lyon, a tense battle is expected. Both teams are searching for stability, but statistics and odds suggest an advantage for the visitors. Lyon, despite recent setbacks, shows more confident play, especially away from home. However, Montpellier, known for its unexpected results, will aim to leverage their home field to their advantage. Considering the attacking potential of both teams, the match promises to be eventful and will not leave any fan indifferent.
Head-to-Head
📊Statistical preview of official matches between the teams Montpellier and Olympique Lyon:
- played 38 matches;
- number of wins for the home team - 9, for the away team - 23, draws - 6;
- number of goals - 53 against 80;
- average total in the 1st half - 1.61, in the 2nd half - 1.89;
- average total goals in the match - 3.5.
The last game took place on 04 January 2025 at the home ground of Olympique Lyon and ended with a score of 1:0.
Head-to-head statistics Montpellier - Lyon

Montpellier Team Overview
Montpellier is experiencing a challenging period in Ligue 1. With two wins and six losses in their last ten matches, the team is clearly struggling. Their average scoring rate is just 0.9 goals per match, highlighting their issues in attack. However, on their home ground, the "Paladins" often show fighting spirit and can surprise their opponents. In the previous head-to-head match against Lyon, which ended in a 0:1 defeat, they demonstrated that they can resist strong opponents. The team tends to play defensively and tries to utilize counterattacks, which could be a key factor in this encounter.
Match Results: Montpellier

Olympique Lyon Team Overview
Lyon is showing a more stable form than their opponent. The last ten matches have brought them three wins and four draws, allowing the team to hold much more confident positions in the league table. Lyon's average scoring rate is 1.4 goals per match, indicating a strong attacking potential. Away from home, Lyon also demonstrates confidence, scoring and conceding in most matches. In the last head-to-head meeting with Montpellier, "Les Gones" secured a narrow 1-0 victory, which adds to their confidence ahead of the upcoming game. The team focuses on ball control and actively uses the flanks to develop attacks.
Match Results: Olympique Lyon
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 38;
- home team wins - 9, away team wins - 23, draws - 6.
Statistics: Montpellier vs Olympique Lyon
- number of matches played in the tournament: 21 vs 21;
- number of wins: 4 vs 9;
- win percentage: 19% vs 43%;
- number of losses: 14 vs 6;
- number of draws: 3 vs 6.
Last 10 matches:
- number of wins: 2 vs 3;
- number of losses: 6 vs 3;
- number of draws: 2 vs 4.
- Montpellier wins with a handicap of +1.5 in each of their last 9 home games against Olympique Lyon.
- Montpellier wins with a handicap of +1.5 in each of their last 7 Ligue 1 home games against Olympique Lyon.
- Montpellier wins with a handicap of +1.5 in 15 of the last 16 games against Olympique Lyon.
- Montpellier wins with a handicap of +1.5 in 13 of the last 14 Ligue 1 games against Olympique Lyon.
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1.39, the guests - 2.11;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 3.5;
- both teams scored: overall - 26; at the home team's field - 13.
Statistics: Montpellier vs Olympique Lyon
- average total in the tournament: 3.24 vs 2.95;
- average total goals scored: 0.95 vs 1.71;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.33 vs 0.71;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.62 vs 1;
- Montpellier: average total at home in the tournament - 1.36;
- Olympique Lyon: average total away in the tournament - 1.45;
- last 10 matches (average total): 0.9 (home - 1.4) vs 1.4 (away - 1.33).
- Montpellier has scored less than 1.5 goals in 7 of the last 8 home games against Olympique Lyon.
- Montpellier has scored less than 1.5 goals in 9 of the last 10 Ligue 1 home games against Olympique Lyon.
Prediction on corners
Montpellier: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4.95; at home field - 5.36;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 4.7; at home field - 5.4.
Olympique Lyon: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 5.81, away - 5.73;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 6.8; away - 6.67.
- Montpellier has taken over 3.5 corners in 6 of the last 7 home games against Olympique Lyon.
- Montpellier has taken over 3.5 corners in 7 of the last 8 Ligue 1 home games against Olympique Lyon.
Prediction on cards
H2H
- average Over/Under yellow cards in H2H matches - 3.58 (1.79 for home team and 1.79 for away team);
- average Over/Under yellow cards at the home team's field - 4 (1.79 for home team and 2.21 for away team).
Montpellier: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 2.67; at home - 2.27;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 2.2; at home - 1.8.
Olympique Lyon: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 1.52, away - 1.36;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 1.3; away - 1.5.
- There have been Under 3.5 yellow cards in each of the last 6 Montpellier in the Ligue 1 games against Olympique Lyon.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 38;
- both teams scored all-time - 26 times;
- on the home team’s field - 13 times.
Statistics: Montpellier vs Olympique Lyon
- number of matches played in the tournament: 21 vs 21;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 11 vs 11;
- number of BTTS matches for Montpellier at home - 8 (73%);
- number of BTTS matches for Olympique Lyon away - 7 (64%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 5 vs 6;
- BTTS matches for Montpellier at home - 4 (80%);
- BTTS matches for Olympique Lyon away - 5 (83%).
- Olympique Lyon has scored and conceded in 6 of the last 7 Ligue 1 away games.
Editor's Prediction
The upcoming match between Montpellier and Lyon promises to be an interesting duel. Despite Montpellier playing at home and potentially using this advantage, Lyon appears more confident and stable. Considering the current form of the teams and their recent results, a victory for Lyon seems the most likely outcome. However, it should not be ruled out that both teams could score. Current trends show that Lyon often exchanges goals when playing away. Therefore, a bet on both teams to score (yes) might be justified.